The Brantford Sports Council is encouraging the community to submit nominations for the 17th annual Brantford Sports Council Awards & Recognition ceremony.
The awards are designed to recognize contributions to the development and promotion of youth sports in the Brantford-Brant area.
“The overall objectives are to continue to have all our members and community partners participate and provide a greater involvement for the youth in our community while promoting the importance of youth sports,” the organization said.
Nine awards will be given out during the ceremony on Saturday March 11 at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts.
“If you know someone deserving of recognition, be a part of the voice for sports in our community and nominate them today,” said chairman Bill Harding.
While all the awards will be presented as in the past, organizers said that there are a variety of activities planned throughout the day that will provide the opportunity for youth sport groups and community partners to showcase their organizations while engaging athletes, volunteers and families.
Nominations for the 2023 Brantford Sports Council Awards close on Friday, February 10. See below for a full list of awards and criteria.
Awards:
Male Youth Leadership – The Frank Bricker Memorial Award
To be eligible for this award, the person must have been registered on a team within a youth sports association in Brantford, or a member of a school team in the City of Brantford. The individual must excel in a leadership role with a team, as well as excelling as a leader in the classroom or in the community.
Female Youth Leadership – The Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award
To be eligible for this award, the person must have been registered on a team within a youth sports association in Brantford, or a member of a school team in the City of Brantford. The individual must excel in a leadership role with a team, as well as excelling as a leader in the classroom or in the community.
Sportsmanship & Dedication Award – The The Kevin Finney Memorial Award
To be eligible for this award, the male or female athlete must have been registered on a team within a youth sports association in Brantford or a member of a school team in the City of Brantford. The athlete must demonstrate sportsmanship, dedication and fair play.
Coach of the Year – The John Macklin Memorial Award
To be eligible for this award, the individual must be a VOLUNTEER coach with a team in a Brantford sports association, or with a school in the City of Brantford. The individual must have coached with a given team for a minimum period of 3 consecutive years. This person is a positive leader and teacher for the team before, during, and after competition. He or she is also a positive role model for the members of the team.
Sports Volunteer of the Year – The George Churchill Memorial Award
To be eligible for this award, the person must be a VOLUNTEER within a Brantford sports association, or with a school in the City of Brantford. The individual must volunteer in a role other than coach e.g. training staff, board member, etc… This person must have been with the association / team for a minimum of 3 years, and their presence as a member of the organization has a positive impact on those with whom they interact in their role.
Lifetime Sports Volunteerism – The George Jones Memorial Award
To be eligible for this award, the person must be a VOLUNTEER within a Brantford sports association, or with a school in the City of Brantford. The individual must volunteer in a role other than coach e.g. training staff, board member, etc… This person must have been with the association / team for a minimum of 10 years, and their presence as a member of the organization has a positive impact on those with whom they interact in their role.
Team of the Year – The Jimmy Wilkes Memorial Award
To be eligible for this award, the team must have been a part of a Brantford sports association, or compete on behalf of a school in the City of Brantford. This award will be given to a team that has excelled as a team in a given season. Teams that will be considered could be as a result of having a dominant team, overcoming great obstacles, or teams that greatly exceed expectations.
Lifetime Sports Sponsorship – The Jack Calbeck Memorial Award
To be eligible for this award, the organization, business or individual must have sponsored a Brantford sports association, or a school in the City of Brantford. The nominee must have been a sponsor for a minimum of 5 years within the community.
The Award of Excellence for Sports Officiating – The Dave Levac Award
To be eligible for this award the individual must have officiated for local sports groups, individuals with a disability or a school in the City of Brantford. The nominee must have been an official for a minimum of 5 years in the community.
To submit a nomination, visit https://brantfordsportscouncil.ca/brantford-sports-council-award-nomination-form/.
