The Hodgson Trophy
At each Arctic Winter Games, the AWG
International Committee presents the Hodgson Trophy to the contingent whose athletes best
exemplify the ideals of fair play and team spirit. Team members also receive a distinctive
pin in recognition of their accomplishment.
The distinctive trophy, which was donated to the Arctic Winter Games
Corporation in 1978, by Commissioner S.M. Hodgson of the Northwest Territories, is a piece
of Inuit artwork from the Canadian Arctic.
Scrimshaw decorates the narwhal tusk that stands as the centerpiece
of
the trophy, which is mounted on a soapstone base. A walrus carved into the base wraps
itself around the tusk. Near the top, a soapstone bear clings to the tusk, symbolizing
"reaching for the top" in competition and fairplay.
The Hodgson Trophy is on display at Sport Yukon Hall of Fame
in Whitehorse, Yukon. A
framed photograph of the trophy is presented to the winning contingent at each set of
Arctic Winter Games.
To
read the inscription on the Hodgson Trophy click here.
"Everybody's Got a Story" - Article
from Northern News Service March 1, 2004
Past winners of the Hodgson Trophy are;
|
Alaska
|
1978 |
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Yukon
|
1980 - 1988 |
|
Alaska
|
1990 |
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NWT
|
1992 |
|
Greenland |
1994 |
|
NWT
|
1996 |
|
Yukon
|
1998 |
|
Nunavut
|
2000 |
|
Greenland
|
2002 |
|
Nunavut
|
2004 |
|
Alaska
|
2006 |
|
Nunavut
|
2008 |
|
Alaska
|
2010 |
|
Nunavut |
2012 |
The Fair Play Pin
During the Games the Arctic Winter Games International Committee will
award a distinctive Fair Play Pin to athletes, coaches, officials and others from all
units that strive towards the Games objectives of fair play and team spirit. International
Committee members award these pins at their discretion or on the recommendation
of the
Chefs de Mission.
