The G.D. St-Amand Memorial Trophy
Each year, the names of the top male and female finishers are engraved and added to the G.D. St-Amand Memorial Trophy, which is displayed year-round in Bedford’s BMO Centre arena.
Who was Gerry St-Amand?
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Resident of Bedford since 1985
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Long-time community volunteer with organizations such as the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, Black Duck Committee, Boy Scouts, Bedford Waterfront Development Corporation, Phoenix Youth Programs, the Knights of Columbus and many others
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Former senior manager in purchasing and logistics at I.M.P. Aerospace
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Ran for the Liberal Party in the Bedford-Fall River riding in 1999
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Served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 22 years with postings to Ottawa and Germany before retiring to begin his civilian career in Bedford
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Instilled in both of his boys a spirit of community service that inspired the Bedford 5k to Beat Lung Cancer
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Participated in the first Bedford 5k to Beat Lung Cancer (2008) by wheelchair. The medal he received that day has been silver-plated and mounted on the memorial trophy
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Died December 29th 2009
