The Hodgson Trophy
"Everybody's Got a Story" - Article from Northern News Service March 1, 2004
Past winners of the Hodgson Trophy are:
| Winner |
Year |
|---|---|
| Yukon | 1978-1988 |
| Alaska | 1990 |
| NWT | 1992 |
| Greenland | 1994 |
| NWT | 1996 |
| Yukon | 1998 |
| Nunavut | 2000 |
| Greenland | 2002 |
| Nunavut | 2004 |
| Alaska | 2006 |
| Nunavut | 2008 |
| Alaska | 2010 |
| Nunavut | 2012 |
| Greenland | 2014 |
| Alaska | 2016 |
At each Arctic Winter Games, the AWG International Committee presents the Hodgson Trophy to the contingent whose athletes best exemplify the ideals of fair play and team spirit. Team members also receive a distinctive pin in recognition of their accomplishment.
The distinctive trophy, which was donated to the Arctic Winter Games Corporation in 1978, by Commissioner S.M. Hodgson of the Northwest Territories, is a piece of Inuit artwork from the Canadian Arctic.
Scrimshaw decorates the narwhal tusk that stands as the centerpiece of the trophy, which is mounted on a soapstone base. A walrus carved into the base wraps itself around the tusk. Near the top, a soapstone bear clings to the tusk, symbolizing "reaching for the top" in competition and fairplay.
The Hodgson Trophy is on display at Sport Yukon Hall of Fame in Whitehorse, Yukon. A framed photograph of the trophy is presented to the winning contingent at each set of Arctic Winter Games.
To read the inscription on the Hodgson Trophy click here.
The following individuals are eligible to vote for the Team that demonstrates and exemplifies the Spirit of Fair Play during the Games and will be recognized as the Hodgson Trophy Winner of the Games:
Mission Staff Members, Registered Coaches, All major officials in each sport, AWGIC members, All registered Media, the President, General Manager, and Sport Coordinator for the Host Society. All individuals eligible to vote will receive a color coded ballot to submit their vote for the Team who will receive the Hodgson Trophy for the Games. Click Here to view a Sample Ballot
The Fair Play Pin
During the Games the Arctic Winter Games International Committee will award a distinctive Fair Play Pin to athletes, coaches, officials and others from all units that strive towards the Games objectives of fair play and team spirit. International Committee members award these pins at their discretion or on the recommendation of the Chefs de Mission.