Timothy Frick, C.M., O.B.C.
Pender Island, British Columbia
Tim Frick is a legend in Canadian Paralympic sport. A coach for more than four decades, he supported Terry Fox and Rick Hansen in their respective tours, directed the national track team at two Paralympic Games and led the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team to three Paralympic gold medals and four World Championship titles. By focusing on the growth of the individual—where self-confidence and self-respect are as important as technical skill—he has advocated for athletes at all levels and ages, and has inspired his fellow coaches.