Helen is a Level 5 Referee, Umpire and Lap Scorer, Timekeeper and Level 4 Finish Line Judge. She has been a volunteer official for over 40 years at track meets ranging from local high school and club meets, through Regionals, OFSAA, Pan Am Juniors and Olympic Trials. Helen was Vice-Chair of Ontario Officials’ Council for 8 years and from 2012-2015 and 2017-present serving on the National Officials Council. Helen is also an Officials Master trainer and evaluator.

In 2014, Helen was inducted into the University of Windsor Alumni Sports Hall of Fame.