Career
Acclaimed amateur sports volunteer organizer and the guiding force behind the Canada Games since 1969. Helped launch the Participaction fitness campaign.
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Jack Pelech
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Hamilton Citizen of the Year, 1987 McMaster Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, 1987 Hamilton Gallery of Distinction Inductee, 2005 Order of Canada, 2006 The Jack Pelech Award named after him by Interprovincial Sport and Recreation Council to present to a provincial team best exemplifying performance and sportsmanship.
Awards
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Officer of the Order of Canada Order of Canada; Commonwealth Games
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is the second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada.The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is the second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada.