For Immediate Release – February 2, 2023 – (Vancouver, BC)
Sport BC recognizes the importance of volunteers in sport. The significant role volunteers play in the sport sector is celebrated through Sport BC’s Presidents’ Awards. The Presidents’ Awards presented by Sports With Balls are given to volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism through the dedication, commitment, and tireless energy they give to their sport organizations. The 45 recipients will be celebrated during Sport BC’s 55th Athlete of the Year Awards taking place on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Congratulations to the 2022 Presidents’ Awards Recipients, thank you for all you do for sport in British Columbia.
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SPORT ORGANIZATION 2022 PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS RECIPIENTS
| Badminton BC | Janice Walker | |
| Baseball BC | Anne Hayes | |
| Basketball BC | Stuart Graham | |
| BC Adaptive Snowsports | Susan Hughes | |
| BC Alpine Ski | Sandy Holliday | |
| BC Archery | Ron Ostermeier | |
| BC Artistic Swimming | RaeAnne Rose | |
| BC Athletics | Greg White | |
| BC Blind Sports and Recreation | Madeleine Sherry | |
| BC Diving | Moira Fong | |
| BC Fencing | Connie Chow | |
| BC Games Society | Jennifer Scott | |
| BC Golf | Patrick Kelly | |
| BC Hockey | Chuck Campbell | |
| BC Lacrosse | Angie Reid | |
| BC Netball | Kimberley Fennell | |
| BC Provincial Football | Kevin Parks | |
| BC Rugby | Monique Charbonneau | |
| BC Seniors Games Society | Darlene Currie and the late Bill Whitty | |
| BC Sports Hall of Fame | Bill Maclagan | |
| BC Snowboard | Timothy O’Brien | |
| BC Soccer | Kjeld Brodsgaard | |
| BC Wheelchair Basketball | Dean MacKinnon | |
| BC Wheelchair Sports | Teri Thorson | |
| Boxing BC | Ryan O’Shea | |
| Curl BC | Teri Palynchuk | |
| Engage Sport North | Ken Edzerza | |
| Field Hockey BC | Jennifer Taylor | |
| Gymnastics BC | Adriana Schemel | |
| Horse Council BC | Steven Dubas | |
| Judo BC | Tokue Suda | |
| KidSport BC | Bob Jackson | |
| PacificSport Fraser Valley | Lisa Craig | |
| Pickleball BC | Walter Knecht | |
| ProMOTION Plus | Stephanie Rudnisky | |
| Ringette BC | Dani Brassington | |
| Rowing BC | Susan Wilkinson | |
| Skate Canada BC/YK | Susan Heffernan | |
| Softball BC | Tom Eaton | |
| Squash BC | Allan Brown | |
| Swim BC | Kathy Findlay | |
| Tennis BC | Ingrid See | |
| Triathlon BC | Scott Stewart | |
| Volleyball BC | Shane Donen |
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About Sports With Balls
Sports With Balls is a collaborative working group of Sport BC members. It is comprised of the following Provincial Sport Organizations: Baseball BC, Basketball BC, BC Lacrosse, BC Rugby, BC Soccer, Softball BC, Ringette BC, Tennis BC, and Volleyball BC. Sport BC is grateful for the consistent and enthusiastic support received from Sports With Balls.
About Sport BC
Sport BC believes in the power of sport and is committed to building stronger communities through positive sport experiences. Our goal is to enhance and support sport participation in British Columbia ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our KidSport BC, BC Amateur Sport Fund, and ProMOTION Plus along with our services Sport BC Insurance, and Payroll and Group Benefits; Sport BC supports our sixty plus member organizations. Keep up to date @SportBC
Athlete of the Year Awards Media Contact
Thursday, March 9, 2023 Allison Mailer
@SportBC Sport BC, Communication Manager
#SportBC55thAOY allison.mailer@sportbc.com
778-839-8576