KEN MILLER, THE 2020 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT
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Ken Miller 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
During the 1980s, Ken Miller, Gary Bennett and their fellow masters weightlifters conceived an idea of organizing Masters weightlifting competitions in Ontario and in Alberta. Did they ever envision that the seed planted at that time would grow into an independent Federation of Canadian Masters Weightlifters? Probably not!
Ken authored the first constitution of the then called “Canadian Masters Weightlifting Association,” set up the first accounting system for this fledgling group, and served in many capacities; Vice-President, President, Past President, and Hall of Fame Secretary which he steps back from this year.
A group led by Ken designed two different masters track suits. Ken also designed the first masters weightlifting singlets, many which continue to be proudly worn.
Ken’s participation in both Canadian Weightlifting Federations continues to be very impressive. He is a Level I International Technical Official and officiates at least half a dozen competitions each year. Not being content as an ITO, Ken has also organized over 25 Blue Mountain Open Meets, a Canadian Senior Championship and a World Masters Weightlifting Championship.
Adding to his involvement as an ITO and competition organizer, Ken has also competed in all of the Canadian Masters Weightlifting Championships. In our archived records, Ken retains the M70/62 kg Category Snatch (52 kg), Clean and Jerk (72 kg) and Total (124 kg) Records. In the new bodyweight categories, Ken currently holds he M70/67 kg Category Snatch (48 kg), Clean and Jerk (65 kg) and Total (113 kg) Records. Ken has been awarded twelve Gold Medals at Canadian Masters Weightlifting Championships, ten Gold Medals at Pan American Weightlifting Championships and three Gold Medals at World Masters Weightlifting Championships.
As a result of these accomplishments, Ken has deservedly been inducted into three Hall of Fames: Canadian Masters Weightlifting, Pan American Masters Weightlifting, and the Collingwood Sports. He is also well on his way to adding the World Masters Hall of Fame.
With this incredible involvement and contribution to Masters Weightlifting in Canada, it is an honour to present to Ken Miller, of Collingwood Ontario, the Canadian Masters 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award.