Thornhill resident Paul Rosen was recently presented with the Rick Hansen Award of Excellence.
“I am honoured to receive this award,” Rosen said. “Just to have my name in the same sentence as Rick Hansen’s is an honour.”
The award is presented periodically to individuals who have made outstanding contributions, or have accomplished noteworthy achievements benefiting persons with physical disabilities.
“It is awarded to select individuals, who, like Paul, best personify the spirit of the award,” said Ruth Kapelus, media and public relations coordinator for the March of Dimes Canada.
Past recipients of the award include the Honourable David C. Onley, Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, and musician Justin Hines.
A three-time Paralympian, Rosen recently retired from Canada’s sledge hockey team. Over nine seasons as goalie for the team, he recorded 25 shutouts in 72 games.
Rosen now plans to focus his time on his career as a motivational speaker.
“It is now my full time mission to share what I’ve learned and do my best to inspire others to achieve their own level of greatness,” he said.