As the Blue Bombers faithful prepared to cheer on their beloved team in its regular season finale, fans in attendance were given an additional reason to show their passion and appreciation for the Blue and Gold. Prior to kickoff, Carol Barrott was announced as the recipient of the Canadian Football League\u2019s (CFL) Jane Mawby Tribute Award, and those in the stands immediately recognized the name of the friendly voice who has helped solve their ticketing needs and embodied fan service for the past two decades.<\/p>\n
\u201cCarol is the heart of what makes our organization special,\u201d said Wade Miller, President & CEO of the Winnipeg Football Club. \u201cShe\u2019s been a constant source of warmth, dedication and joy for our fans and our staff alike. Whether she\u2019s helping a first-time visitor find their seat or reconnecting with a season ticket member she\u2019s known for years, she treats everyone like family. We\u2019re incredibly proud to see her honoured with this award \u2013 no one deserves it more.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2005, Barrott joined the Bombers\u2019 Fan Ambassador Volunteer Program \u2013 a decision that would lead to a second career supporting the team she loved. Three years later, she formally came out of retirement to join the team\u2019s ticketing department part-time. Her generosity of time, unmatched commitment to service, and genuine care for others quickly endeared her to colleagues and fans alike. In 2013, she was promoted to Manager of Ticketing and Fan Services, where she has continued to set the standard for customer care and fan connection.<\/p>\n
Last year, Barrott transitioned into a mentorship-focused Account Executive role, continuing to lead the ticketing and fan services team while taking a hands-on approach to coaching and elevating others within the department. Though she hasn\u2019t stepped away from the Club, this evolution has allowed her to share her wealth of knowledge while empowering her colleagues to grow and thrive. On game days, Barrott now enjoys cheering on her Bombers from her long-time seats in section 109 or greeting fans along the concourse at Princess Auto Stadium. Even then, she can\u2019t help but lend a hand \u2013 answering questions, checking in with staff, or offering a smile to a familiar face \u2013 ensuring every fan\u2019s experience ends as warmly as it began.<\/p>\n
A season ticket member since 1970, Barrott\u2019s devotion to the team runs deep. Her passion as a fan fuels her work as a colleague \u2013 a combination that has made her one of the most trusted and beloved members of the organization. Known for her positivity and leadership, she ensures her Fan Services team is prepared for anything and leads by example with her infectious energy and heart.<\/p>\n
\u201cCarol is a shining example of the passion that flows throughout our CFL family,\u201d said CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more grateful for her love of our league and our fans. The Jane Mawby Tribute Award is important because it showcases someone that we can all learn a great deal from. Congratulations, Carol, and thank you for your inspiration.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Jane Mawby Tribute Award was created in honour of its namesake, who spent 28 years working tirelessly behind the scenes for the Calgary Stampeders before her passing in 2015. Conceived by the Ladies of the Calgary Stampeders who had the privilege of working alongside her, the award recognizes individuals across the CFL who mirror Mawby\u2019s dedication, love, and commitment to their clubs. Each year, all nine CFL member clubs and the league office nominate a long-standing employee, with the final selection determined by a committee of team presidents.<\/p>\n
This year, several league awards \u2013 including the Coach of the Year, Commissioner\u2019s Award, Hugh Campbell Distinguished Leadership Award, Jane Mawby Tribute Award, and Glenn \u201cKeeper\u201d McWhinney Scholarship Fund presented by the Canadian Football Hall of Fame \u2013 have been restructured to allow recipients to be celebrated within their own communities. The CFL Awards, as part of the 2025 Grey Cup Festival in Winnipeg, will continue to spotlight player accomplishments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As the Blue Bombers faithful prepared to cheer on their beloved team in its regular season finale, fans…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":241190,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[437],"tags":[49,48,521,522,520,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-241189","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cfl","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-canadian-football-league","11":"tag-canadianfootballleague","12":"tag-cfl","13":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=241189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/241189\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/241190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=241189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=241189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=241189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}