Kelly James Mann (born June 1958) is a Canadian sport administrator and former President and CEO of the BC Games Society. Mann is a member of the BC Sports Hall of Fame, having been inducted as part of the 2021 class.
Kelly Mann | |
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| Born | Kelly James Mann June 1958 (age 66) Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Sport administrator |
Career
editMann worked for the BC Games Society from 1992 until 2018.[1] In 1999, Mann succeeded Roger Skillings as President and CEO, who had served in that role since 1987.[2][3] During his time as President and CEO, Mann moved the BC Games from a participation model, to one of athlete, coach and sport development, turning the BC Games Society into a national leader in long-term sport development.[4] Mann announced his resignation as President and CEO of the BC Games Society in May 2018 after 26 years with the organization.[5] Former BC Games Society Event Manager Alison Noble was named as his replacement two months later.[6]
In 2001, Mann co-founded KidSport Greater Victoria, a chapter of the national charitable organization which provides registration fees for financially disadvantaged children to participate in sport.[7] Mann served as chair for the organization from its inception until 2009, growing the local chapter to become the largest in British Columbia and second largest in Canada.[8]
Mann has held positions on a number of board of directors and committees. Beginning in 2011, Mann served a two-year term on the board of directors of the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence.[9][10] In 2011, Mann joined the board of directors for the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, British Columbia.[11] Mann was named as an inaugural member of the Victoria HarbourCats Advisory Board in April 2015.[12][13] In July 2017, he furthered his work with the HarbourCats by joining the inaugural Board of the HarbourCats Foundation, a charitable foundation created by the team to support baseball and softball efforts in Greater Victoria.[14] Mann currently sits as a member of the board of the 94 Forward Society, the legacy fund of the 1994 Commonwealth Games.[15] He also chairs the Greater Victoria Sports Awards.[16]
Honours
editThroughout his career, Mann has received numerous honours for his work in sport. At the 36th Annual Victoria Sports Awards in April 2002, Mann was named the Sportsman of the Year for 2001.[17] In January 2011, Mann was among ten sport leaders from Greater Victoria recognized by Sport BC with the Community Sport Hero Award for their volunteer contribution to sport in the region.[18][19] In September 2017, Mann was awarded the inaugural Inspired Service Award by the BC Sports Hall of Fame.[20] Mann was subsequently inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in the builder category as part of the 2021 induction class.[21] In 2024, Mann was inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame as a builder.[22]
Mann participated in the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay by running a leg of the relay in Coquitlam, British Columbia on May 18, 2012.[23]
Mann was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by Premier of British Columbia Christy Clark in February 2013.[4][24] One month later, Mann was among thirty-two British Columbians honoured at the tenth annual British Columbia Community Achievement Awards. He was presented the award by Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Judith Guichon and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Oak Bay-Gordon Head Ida Chong.[25] Mann was selected to speak on behalf of the thirty-two recipients at the award ceremony.[26]
References
edit- ^ Paterson, Travis (April 27, 2011). "Black Press, B.C. Games ink new partnership deal". Saanich News. Saanich, British Columbia. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (February 8, 1999). "Shrinking multiplex shortsighted option". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. p. 9.
- ^ "Honourary Board Members". BC Games Society. Archived from the original on March 11, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ a b "Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal Awarded to Kelly Mann" (Press release). Victoria, British Columbia: BC Games Society. February 26, 2013. Archived from the original on February 1, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (May 19, 2018). "Longtime B.C. Games boss Kelly Mann calls it quits". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ "Noble new B.C. Games boss". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. July 26, 2018. p. B6. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
- ^ Zedel, Kryn (May 1, 2001). "New agency brings sports to needy children". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. p. A14.
- ^ Kloster, Darron (October 3, 2009). "Chamber manager wins award". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. p. B10.
- ^ "Camosun College Board of Governors, Minutes of the Regular Meeting" (PDF). Camosun College. May 9, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Board of Governors, Regular Meeting Minutes" (PDF). Camosun College. October 7, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Canada Winter Games add staff and directors to board". Prince George Free Press. Prince George, British Columbia. December 21, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Kloster, Darron (April 8, 2015). "On the Street: Art gallery appoints new curator". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "2015 'Advisory Board' announced" (Press release). Victoria, British Columbia: Victoria HarbourCats. April 6, 2015. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "HarbourCats Foundation established" (Press release). Victoria, British Columbia: Victoria HarbourCats. July 20, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
- ^ "Current Board". 94 Forward Society. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "The Greater Victoria Sports Awards". Destination Greater Victoria. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (April 7, 2002). "Green rolls to easy win as athlete of the year". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. p. A8.
- ^ Drewry, Brian (January 27, 2011). "Island athlete leads Canada at Paralympic event". Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. p. B1.
- ^ "Victoria sport heroes announced" (Press release). Richmond, British Columbia: Sport BC. January 7, 2011. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ Hodgson-Jones, Louise (September 27, 2018). "Victoria '94 Commonwealth Games Honoured". Victoria Sports News. Archived from the original on October 24, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
- ^ "Announcement Day: BC Sports Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2021 Selections" (Press release). Vancouver, British Columbia: BC Sports Hall of Fame. October 7, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Dheensaw, Cleeve (October 26, 2024). "Victoria Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inducted". Times Colonist. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ "Medal-Bearer list by day" (PDF). Rick Hansen Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Premier Clark celebrates some of B.C.'s finest with Queen's medal" (Press release). Victoria, British Columbia: Province of British Columbia. February 26, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "2013 BC Community Achievers Honoured" (Press release). Victoria, British Columbia: British Columbia Achievement Foundation. March 14, 2013. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ "Kelly Mann receives BC Community Achievement Award" (Press release). Victoria, British Columbia: BC Games Society. March 15, 2013. Archived from the original on February 1, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.