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Mrs. Agnes Jacks

  • Deceased
  • North Bay, Ontario, Canada

    Order of Canada

    • Member of the Order of Canada

      Awarded on: 2001-10-18
      Invested on: 2002-10-26
      She is an example of integrity, selflessness and devotion. For over 30 years, she has promoted ringette as a medium for girls and women to benefit from the physical activity and personal growth derived from team sports. Honorary President of the International Ringette Association, she continues the legacy of her late husband, who conceived the game, by sponsoring trophies and scholarships for outstanding players, coaches and officials. Thanks to her tireless efforts, ringette is now played in several countries around the world. She has become a goodwill ambassador, imparting the importance of perseverance, good conduct and fair play to tens of thousands of young athletes.