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Development Fund By-Laws Org Chart OVCA Policies Privacy Policy Ken Thain Award Past Presidents and Honourary Members Information for Clubs | Ken Thain Award Recipients The Ken Thain Award for Meritorious Service is presented to an individual who has contributed much to curling in an organizational or administrative way. 2003-04 Jim Young 2001-02 Liz Armstrong 2000-01 Marian Dupont 1998-99 Glen Sage* 1996-97 Bill Copping 1993-94 Earl Rigby 1992-93 Ken Murchison* 1991-92 John C. Smithson 1990-91 Allan B. Reed* 1989-90 Bernard Brunt* 1988-89 W. F. Burt 1987-88 Al Merrikin* 1986-87 Arthur Ward* 1983-84 Dr. Vic Prest* 1982-83 Ken Thain* Who was Ken Thain? Ken was a very fine curler in his own right, and curled competitively out of the Granite Curling Club. Following some health issues in 1977, he took on the role of Secretary Manager of the OVCA. He was very well respected and considered quite firm but fair. He served at a time when there was considerable acrimony among the parties to the now infamous Tripartite Agreement, i.e. the OVCA and the reluctant suitors--the Canadian Branch and the OCA. Quiet and serious Ken was a very personable and well liked individual yet had no trouble standing up for the "right answer" on any and all issues. Quite organized, he conducted the Association business efficiently and effectively and wore the "Green Jacket" proudly. He was someone to whom you could always turn for an answer. When he retired many people "in the system" felt there should be some sort of lasting recognition of his contribution to acknowledge his long, dedicated and meritorious service to the curling community. He agreed reluctantly to the award and very graciously accepted the first one off the press.