Calgary has been blessed in that many individuals have chosen to make their talents for the organization, direction and administration of a strong pattern of school and community physical education and recreational services available freely and generously. No individual has contributed more in this regard than John Mayell.

The Booster Club has previously honoured two other members of the school system who have given inspirational leadership to thousands of Calgary youngsters in naming Father Jim Whelihan and Ward Steckle as Sportsperson of the Year.

Mayell is undoubtedly of the same calibre as Steckle and Whelihan.