“Anyone who knew the late Pat Marsden, knew him as a man who loved life, an Ottawa boy, who never forgot for a moment his humble beginnings and whose only wish was to help children play the sports they love, in his wonderful Canada.”

—T.A. Marsden

Media Sports Award

Pat Marsden Award of Excellence in Sports Broadcasting and Reporting

Pat Marsden at CTV The Pat Marsden Award of Excellence in Sports Broadcasting and Reporting will be announced within the next three months whereby the public will vote for their favourite on-air or print media sports personality. All entries will be e-mailed to a dedicated web site where votes will be tabulated and a winner declared.

The project will be sponsored by a national corporation and will be advertised extensively on radio and T. V. A substantial grant will be provided to the Pat Marsden Foundation for kids who can't afford to get into the game. Those who have voted for the ultimate winner will qualify for a share of the $50,000 prize bonanza. Check this page regularly for new developments in this high profile public initiative.