The trophy is awarded to the registered ACBL member who wins the most masterpoints during the annual Can-Am Regional.

Congratulations to the winners

2025 : Billy Cohen (Sherman Oaks, CA), Reanette Frobouck (Pittsburgh, PA), David Bakhshi (London, EN), Steve Weinstein (Up Saddle River, NJ)

2024 : Xavier Combey and Marc Lachapelle (Montréal)

2023 :  Jonathan Steinberg et Alex Hudson (Toronto)

2022 : Marc Lachapelle (Montréal)

2019 : David Bakhshi (Londres) and Reanette Frobouck (Pittsburgh PA)

2018: Joan Millens (Kingston), Shan Huang  (Toronto),  Kevin Dwyer  (Melbourne) and Cecilia Rimstedt  (Kungsbacka)

2017: Vincent Demuy (Laval), Joan Millens (Kingston), David Sabourin (Ottawa) and
Shan Huang (Toronto)

2016: Ellie Hanlon and Mary Savko (Vermont)

2015: Pierre Choquette, Isabelle Côté (Québec), Louise Ménard and Alain Turcotte (Granby)

2014 : John Zaluski et Edward Zaluski, (Ottawa)

2013 : Xavier Combey (DDO) and Fengming Chen (Dorval)

2012 : Boris Baran (Côte Saint-Luc)

2011 : Michael Young (Chateauguay) and Fengming Chen (Dorval)

2010 : René Pelletier and Hervé Chatagnier (Québec)

2009 : Vincent Demuy  (Laval), Robert Levin (Lake Ariel PA), Kent Mignocchi (Bronx NY), Jill Levin (Lake Ariel PA), Gavin Wolpert (Singer Island FL) and Beverly Perry (New York NY)

2008 : Mary Savko and Ellie Hanlon (Barre VT)

2007 : Jay Saks (Côte Saint-Luc)

2006 :Stephen Landen (Ellicott City MD) and Pratap Rajadhyaksha (Powell OH)

2005 : Ranald Davidson (North York ON), John Zaluski (Ottawa) and James Gordon (S Burlington VT)

2004 : Jonathan Steinberg (Toronto) and Bert Eccles (Montréal) 

George Retek

George Retek has made an exceptional mark on the world of bridge through his sustained commitment and remarkable contribution to its development, both in Canada and internationally. For more than three decades, he held key positions within the American Contract Bridge League and the World Bridge Federation, where his leadership, rigor, and organizational skills helped shape and advance our discipline. His involvement notably contributed to the successful hosting of major events, including the 2002 World Bridge Championships in Montreal, a landmark moment for the Canadian bridge community.

Beyond his official roles, George Retek is recognized for his integrity, dedication, and long-term vision. Through his often quiet but essential work, he embodies the excellence and spirit of service that help our game grow. His achievements deserve our deepest appreciation and stand as a source of inspiration for the entire bridge community.