For Immediate Release – February 19, 2025 (Vancouver, BC)
Presidents’ Awards Presented by
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 38 recipients will be celebrated during Sport BC’s 57th Athlete of the Year Awards taking place on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Congratulations to the 2025 Presidents’ Awards Recipients, thank you for all you do for sport in British Columbia.
SPORT ORGANIZATION 2025 PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS RECIPIENTS
| Badminton BC | Michael Khoo |
| Basketball BC | Ken Olynyk |
| BC Adaptive Snowsports | Russell Vida |
| BC Archery | Greg Birtwistle |
| BC Athletics | Dawn Driver |
| BC Blind Sports and Recreation | Sean Cowie |
| BC Diving | Sven Batalla |
| BC Games Society | Jake Rudolph |
| BC Golf | Barbara Rainey |
| BC Hockey | Randy Henderson |
| BC Lacrosse | Penni King |
| BC Netball | Sabrina Versteeg |
| BC Seniors Games Society | Gordon Oates |
| BC Snowboard | Steven Hills |
| BC Soccer | Stuart Wright |
| BC Sport Cheer | Alyssa Bradford |
| BC Sports Hall | Stan Wong |
| BC Wheelchair Basketball | Darlene Antoniuk |
| BC Wheelchair Sports | Kelly Smith |
| BC Women & Sport | Brenda Chinn |
| BC Wrestling
Boxing BC |
Sucha Mann
Mehran Baghaie |
| Curl BC | Neil Campbell |
| Field Hockey BC | Colbin Wong |
| Football BC | Drew Kightley |
| Gymnastics BC | Graham Dodd |
| Judo BC | Donna Hansen |
| Karate BC | Michael Scales |
| KidSport | Patti Hunter |
| PacificSport Fraser Valley | Stephanie Eby |
| Rowing BC | David Miege |
| Skate Canada BC/YT Section | Joanne Nickel |
| Softball BC
Squash BC |
Lavaughn Larson
Tasha Doucas |
| SportMedBC | Joseph Stern |
| Triathlon BC | Peter Denny |
| Volleyball BC
Water Polo West |
Barton Lim
Bob Nicols |
Sport BC greatly appreciates the Athlete of the Year Awards’ Sponsors
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: Basketball BC, 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 BC Women & Sport programs, along with our services Sport BC Insurance, and Payroll and Group Benefits; Sport BC supports our seventy plus member organizations. Keep up to date @SportBC
Athlete of the Year Awards Media Contact
Thursday, March 6, 2025 Allison Mailer
@SportBC Sport BC, VP Operations
#SportBC57thAOY [email protected]
778-839-8576