Henry Gauvin Memorial Axe Throwing Champion
Henry Gauvin was a working logger and a yarding engineer at Kokish, British Columbia. He joined the logger sports scene in the early 1970s. He competed in many events but excelled at axe throwing. He used an Iltis ox-head, with the tips extended to the full six inches, which the rules allowed. There were few competitors who were more consistent than him. One of his favourite tricks was placing a bottle cap in the centre of the bullseye and splitting it in half. When Henry passed away, his wife started the “Henry Gauvin Memorial” in honour of his axe-throwing skills.
Any competitor has the opportunity to win this award; they just have to receive the most points in axe throwing for the season.
Recipients
2023
Sarah Mooney
2022
Sarah Mooney
2022
Mitchell Hewitt
2019
Karl Bischoff
2018
Allison Briscoe
2017
Allison Briscoe
2016
Allison Briscoe
2015
Allison Briscoe
2014
Danielle Tkach & Mitchell Hewitt
2013
Karl Bischoff
2012
Sarah Mooney
2011
Sarah Mooney
2010
Sarah Mooney
2009
Sarah Mooney
2008
Stephanie Ferguson
2007
Brad Laughlin
2006
Sarah Mooney
2005
Sarah Mooney
2004
Brad Laughlin
2003
Brad Laughlin
2002
Brad Laughlin
2001
Sarah Mooney
2000
Jean Boyko