Kawartha Nordic was recognized at the annual Southern Ontario District Awards Ceremony held at Highlands Nordic in Duntroon on May 15. Our club was awarded the 2011 Outstanding Club Award that is awarded to a club that has achieved excellence in programs sponsored by Southern Ontario District (www.xcontario.com) and Cross Country Canada (www.cccski.com ). Kawartha Nordic was commended for its racing programs, coaching development, youth programs, and paranordic development. Jon Grimwood was awarded the Herman Jackrabbit Johannsen Award that is awarded to the male cross-country skier in Southern Ontario who best combines competitive excellence, emerging leadership, and sportsmanship. He was recognized for his role as the head coach at Kawartha Nordic, his work as an assistant coach with Ontario at the National Ski Championships, and as a coaching development facilitator with Cross Country Canada.