“He makes us all feel like special athletes, whether we are winning races, breaking records, or simply participating.”

Nominations are now open for the 2014 Mayor’s Awards. Nominate someone you know online at guelph.ca/mayorsawards. The deadline is April 10.

Here’s what a local runner had to say about 2009 winner John Marsden, a running coach and race organizer:

“He makes us all feel like special athletes, whether we are winning races, breaking records, or simply participating.”