Windsor mail winners
The Windsor Mail was a Canadian newspaper that was published from 1834 to 1985. Here are some of the notable winners of the Windsor Mail's annual awards:
- Windsor Mail Sportsman of the Year: This award was given to outstanding athletes in the Windsor area. Some notable winners include:
- Gordie Howe (1950) - Hockey Hall of Famer and legendary hockey player
- Bob McVey (1955) - Professional football player and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
- Tom Henke (1984) - Professional baseball player and member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
- Windsor Mail Citizen of the Year: This award was given to individuals who made significant contributions to the community. Some notable winners include:
- Dr. Charles Gordon (1955) - Physician and philanthropist who founded the Windsor Cancer Clinic
- Dr. Robert Sutherland (1965) - Physician and educator who was a pioneer in the field of gerontology
- Dr. John O. Gross (1975) - Physician and educator who was a leading figure in the development of the University of Windsor
- Windsor Mail Business Person of the Year: This award was given to outstanding business leaders in the Windsor area. Some notable winners include:
- Harry W. Shaw (1955) - Founder of Shaw's Bakery and a prominent businessman in Windsor
- John F. O'Neill (1965) - Founder of O'Neill's Furniture and a leading figure in the Windsor business community
- Robert S. Kierstead (1975) - Founder of Kierstead's Furniture and a prominent businessman in Windsor
These are just a few examples of the many winners of the Windsor Mail's annual awards. The newspaper's awards program was an important part of the community's recognition of outstanding achievements in sports, business, and community service.