Thanks to everyone who submitted a nomination. 2021 Award Recipient announcement coming soon.
The Subaru Road to the World Championship award is a nomination-based program that provides the award recipient with the opportunity to travel to the 2021 Supersapiens IRONMAN World Championships in St. George, Utah to serve as a volunteer. Subaru Canada will provide air fare and accommodations for the recipient and a guest for one week (May 2 to 9 2022) plus $500.00 USD in spending money.
Subaru Canada - Road to Kona 2016: David Stirling
David Stirling, a fire-fighter from Fort McMurray, gave up training for his first ever IRONMAN to battle the 2016 Alberta wildfires. His selflessness and dedication to others garnered him numerous nominations from friends and family and ultimately earned him the opportunity to compete is this iconic event.
Subaru Canada - Road to Kona 2017: Brent Smyth
As the 2017 recipient of the Subaru Road to Kona award, Brent Smyth from Ottawa, Ontario competed in his first IRONMAN World Championship. Chosen from thousands of entrants, Smyth raced in support of Imerman Angels, a charity that offers one-on-one support to those fighting cancer.
Subaru Canada - Road to Kona 2018: Mikael Charbonneau-Lemaire
In 2017, Mikael Charbonneau-Lemaire lost his brother (Jordan) in a bike accident while training for Ironman Mont-Tremblant. Following the terrible news, it became Mike’s goal to fulfill his brother’s dream of one day competing in the Ironman World Championship in Kona. His story of courage and perseverance, won him the cross-Canada Subaru “Road to Kona” award