2020

The 2020 Arctic Winter Games which were to mark the 50th anniversary of the Games and hosted in Whitehorse, Yukon were cancelled following the recommendation of the Yukon Chief Medical officer due to public health concerns surrounding the Corona Virus (COVID 19).  The announcement was made March 7th, 2020 (Opening Ceremonies were scheduled for March 15, 2020).  Four days later, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a world-wide pandemic.  The 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society was the first in AWG's history to be required to decommission a Games which did not happen. In the days that followed the announcement Volunteers and Staff came together with heavy hearts to do the work that needed to be done.  Although the 2020 Games did not happen, the planning and preparations brought this community together.  The relationships forged with nearby communities and the bridges built will remain as a legacy to the 2020 Games. The AWGIC awarded the 2020 Hodgson Trophy to the 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society Volunteers and Staff to recognize their journey and dedication to the Arctic Winter Games.

The Canadian Geographic published a wonderful article on the 2020 Arctic Winter Games: 

Project Info

• Client | AWGIC
• Date | 2020-03-11
• Category | Past Games
• Place | Whitehorse, Yukon
• URL | awg2020.gems.pro/