Some Well-earned Honours

Throughout Chantal Petitclerc’s career, numerous organizations have sought to recognize her sports achievements and personal contributions to society.

• 2005, Chevalier of the Ordre National du Québec
• 2004, Laureus Prize, Paralympic Athlete of the Year
• 2004, Sports Canada Female Athlete of the Year (a first for a paralympian)
• 2004, Personality of the Year of La Presse newspaper (with  General Romeo Dallaire)
• 2004, Canadian of the Year of McLeans magazine
• 2004, Nation Builder of The Globe and Mail newspaper
• Third most admired Quebec personality according to a poll by TVA and Léger Marketing.
• One of the twenty most influential women in sport according to the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity.

In December 2003, she received the Meritorious Service Medal, Civil Division, from Canada’s Governor General, the Honourable Adrienne Clarkson. The meritorious service awards honour Canadians and foreigners whose achievements have made all Canadians proud. These remarkable individuals — athletes, soldiers, researchers, community activists — have contributed to Canadian society, both at home and abroad, through their strong determination, talent and excellence.

Wheelchair racer Chantal Petitclerc voted Canadian Press female athlete of the year 

2008-12-26 

When she's racing, Chantal Petitclerc's focus is always on winning. Becoming a role model for other athletes with disabilities is just part of the pri... read 

Chantal Petitclerc wins the 2008 Lou Marsh Award. 

2008-12-09 

Chantal Petitclerc has been named winner of the 2008 Lou Marsh Award.

The award, named after a longtime Toronto Star sports editor, goes to C... read