Robert H. Routledge
About
A key figure at the inauguration of the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association
in 1956, Bob had been a constant guiding force its policies and activities. He believed in the beneficial effects to adults and youth alike of properly directed sports and athletics. He sought to involve as many boys and girls as possible in sports programs: to stress courtesy and sportsmanship above winning; to consider first the health, fitness, intellectual and emotional growth of the participants.
Bob’s personal accomplishments as a physical educator are well known. From rural school teacher with a liking for sports and gymnastics, he progressed to Provincial Recreation Supervisor, to high school physical educator, to Assistant Supervisor of Physical Education with the Edmonton Public School Board and finally to Professor of Physical Education, University of Alberta, with his doctorate pending at the time of his passing (April 25, 1970).
His integrity and sincerity were evident, and his enthusiasm for his work infectious. No wonder that his peers listened to his opinions with great respect and sought his advice. With his deep belief in the importance of his job, Bob combined a feeling for words, a unique ability to turn a phrase neatly, with a quick intellect that relished statistical accuracy. These qualities made him invaluable as a policy maker and parliamentarian not only of ASAA but of the numerous associations both local and national to which, as a person with a deep sense of professional responsibility, he belonged.
“God’s finger touched him, and he slept.” - Tennyson
History
The Robert H. Routledge award is presented annually in the recognition of outstanding service to the students of Alberta schools in the promotion and operation of an athletic program.
Submissions
Click here to submit a nomination
Please contact the ASAA office 780-427-8182 if you have any questions.
Deadline
Nomination Deadline is February 1st Annually.
Past Winners
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2022Rick GilsonEdmonton, AB
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2021Tim Schultzof Leduc Junior High SchoolLeduc, AB
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2020Tim MainCalgary, AB
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2019Barb YoungRed Deer, AB
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2018Dean Sawatzkyof CISAACalgary, ABZone: Calgary Independent
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2017Sheila Garberof Bishop CarollCalgary, ABZone: Calgary
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2016Duane Konynenbeltof Immanuel Christian High SchoolLethbridge, ABZone: South
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2015Kelle Hansenof Mayerthorpe High SchoolMayerthorpe, ABZone: North Central
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2014David Jonesof Edmonton Public School DistrictEdmonton, ABZone: Edmonton
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2013Lawrence Kingof Western CanadaCalgary, ABZone: Calgary
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2012Don Zabloskiof Edmonton Public School DistrictEdmonton, ABZone: Edmonton
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2011Ian MacGillivrayof Ecole Mallaig SchoolMallaig, ABZone: North East
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2010Terry Hannaof Kate Andrews, CoaldaleCoaldale, ABZone: South
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2009Gane Olsenof Harry AinlayEdmonton, ABZone: Edmonton
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2008Al Brenneisof Ecole Secondaire Beaumont Composite High SchoolBeaumont, ABZone: Edmonton
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2007Gary Frostof John Maland HighDevon, ABZone: North Central
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2006Wayne Thomasof William AberhartCalgary, ABZone: Calgary
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2005Marg McCuaig-Boydof Fairview High SchoolPeace River, ABZone: North West
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2004Hugh Nesterof New Norway HighNew Norway, ABZone: Central
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2003Rick Mooneyof Edmonton Catholic School DistrictEdmonton, ABZone: Edmonton
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2002Glen Magnesonof Foremost SchoolForemost, ABZone: South
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2001Joyce Loucksof Foothills CompositeOkotoks, ABZone: South
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2000Hugh Forresterof Kitscoty Jr/Sr HighKitscoty, ABZone: North East
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1999Wendae Groverof St. Francis XavierEdmonton, ABZone: Edmonton
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1998Ann Rowberryof H.J. CodySylvan Lake, ABZone: Central
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1997Doug Bowieof Bawlf SchoolBawlf, ABZone: Central
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1996Larry Wagnerof Central Peace High SchoolSpirit River, ABZone: North West
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1995Rick Hainesof J.C. Charyk Hanna HighHanna, ABZone: South Central
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1994Marg Derbyshireof Monsignor McCoyMedicine Hat, ABZone: South
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1993Myron Pearmanof Ponoka SecondaryPonoka, ABZone: Central
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1992Debbie Yanotaof Crescent Heights HighMedicine Hat, ABZone: South
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1991Leroy Walkerof Cardston High SchoolCardston, ABZone: South
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1990Lorne Woodof St. Albert High SchoolSt. Albert, ABZone: North Central
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1989John Semkuleyof C.S.H.S.A.ACalgary, ABZone: Calgary
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1988George Hannaof Picture Butte High SchoolPicture Butte, ABZone: South
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1987Linda Wilkinsof Sturgeon CompositeSturgeon County, ABZone: North Central
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1986Robert Albrechtof Lindsay Thurber Composite High SchoolRed Deer, ABZone: Central
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1985Don Gustafsonof Lacombe Composite High SchoolLacombe, ABZone: Central
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1984Bill Armstrongof Lloydminister Comprehensive High SchoolLloydminister, ABZone: North East
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1983Dean Rookof St. Thomas More SchoolFairview, ABZone: North West
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1982Mal Clewesof Lethbridge Collegiate InstituteLethbridge, ABZone: South
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1981Tom Humphreyof Dr. E.P. Scarlett High SchoolCalgary, ABZone: Calgary
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1980Myron Burynof Redwater High SchoolRedwater, ABZone: North Central
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1979Hugh Morrellof Lloydminister Comprehensive High SchoolLloydminister,Zone: North East
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1978Jim Whitelawof Lethbridge Collegiate InstituteLethbridge, ABZone: South
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1977Marion Irwinof Victoria CompositeEdmonton, ABZone: Edmonton
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1976Roy R. Goucheyof Victoria CompositeEdmonton, ABZone: Edmonton
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1975John Takahashiof Ardrossan High SchoolArdrossan,Zone: North Central
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1974Gordon Pruskyof Samuel Crowther SchoolStrathmore, ABZone: South Central
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1973Ethel Cutsof E.H.S.A.C.Edmonton, ABZone: Edmonton
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1972Robert Stewartof Wm. E. Hay HighStettler, ABZone: Central
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1971John F. Mayellof Calgary Public School BoardCalgary, ABZone: Calgary