Carla Wolfenden played a major role at the extremely successful 2024 Manitoba Summer Games in Dauphin this past August.
That event won the Event of the Year award at Winnipeg's 3rd Annual Tourism Awards earlier this week.
She’s a driving force in the Parkland Vipers Volleyball Club, a rec hockey coach in Dauphin, and a former six-year member on the Dauphin Kings' board. On top of that, she and her husband launched and led the Kids of Mud mountain biking program for years. And that’s just scratching the surface of everything she’s done for the Dauphin community.
On Thursday in Winnipeg, Carla was recognized for all her contributions. Just hours after she and Clayton Swanton were on hand to receive their Event of the Year award, Carla received the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Carla was nominated by Ron Kostyshyn.
"Being there in that room with so many other people that have done so many amazing things for their communities was humbling," said Wolfenden. "It was an honour to be a part of it and to receive the medal. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and experience."
Wolfenden was alongside Clayton when she received her medal, as Clayton also received a King Charles III Coronation Medal. 730CKDM has reached out to Clayton and will highlight him on CKDM News next week.
Carla has worked with Clayton for many years and is very proud of his accomplishments.
"He's an energizer bunny, he does a ton for our region, and community," ended Wolfenden. "We make a great team and complement each other well. I'm very happy for him, it's well deserved."
