PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS sponsored by
For Immediate Release – February 9 , 2024 (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 49 recipients will be celebrated during Sport BC’s 56th Athlete of the Year Awards taking place on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Congratulations to the 2024 Presidents’ Awards Recipients, thank you for all you do for sport in British Columbia.
SPORT ORGANIZATION 2024 PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS RECIPIENTS
| Badminton BC | Raymond Wong | |
| Baseball BC | Serj Sangara | |
| Basketball BC | John A. Buis | |
| BC Adaptive Snowsports | Gail Williamson | |
| BC Archery | Sonia Schina | |
| BC Athletics | Brian McCalder | |
| BC Blind Sports and Recreation | Amy Amantea | |
| BC Diving | Zoe Lu | |
| BC Fencing | Brendan Robertson | |
| BC Games Society | Brian Balkwill & Brenda Beatty | |
| BC Golf | Bob Russell | |
| BC Hockey | Neil McNabb | |
| BC Lacrosse | Will Lockwood | |
| BC Netball | Kevar McCalla | |
| BC Rhythmic Gymnastics | Lori Fung | |
| BC Rugby | Dave Williams | |
| BC Soccer | Frank Rennick | |
| BC Sports Hall of Fame | Anna Nyarady | |
| BC Wheelchair Sports | Ryan Schweizer | |
| BC Provincial Football | Jason Gillis | |
| BC Senior Games Society | Cindy Simpson | |
| BC Wheelchair Basketball | Bryan Shore | |
| Bowls BC | Lynn Chwartacki | |
| Boxing BC | Dave Brett | |
| Curl BC | Nando Salvuilo | |
| Field Hockey BC | Alison Sweeten | |
| Freestyle BC | Pamela MacDonald | |
| Gymnastics BC | Joanne Morcilla-Pfeffer | |
| Horse Council BC | Sharon Pickthorne | |
| Judo BC | Cynthya Tan | |
| Karate BC | Andreas Kuntze | |
| KidSport BC | Chris Wilson | |
| PacificSport Fraser Valley | Tara Cleave | |
| Pickleball BC | Rod Williams | |
| ProMOTION Plus | Erin Wilkins | |
| Racquetball BC | Bob Wolf | |
| Ringette BC | Keith Sullivan | |
| Rowing BC | Baj Rijiniersce | |
| Skate Canada BC/YK | Lori von Hardenberg | |
| Softball BC | Tracey Oye | |
| SportMedBC | Anne Deitch | |
| Squash BC | John Hungerford | |
| Swim BC | Jessica Jensen | |
| Tennis BC | Graham Cooper | |
| Triathlon BC | Jordan Myers | |
| Volleyball BC | Elizabeth Yoon | |
| Water Polo West | Mary Blazevic | |
| Wrestling BC | Gord Sturrock |
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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, 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 7, 2024 Allison Mailer
@SportBC Sport BC, VP Operations
#SportBC56thAOY allison.mailer@sportbc.com
778-839-8576