BC School Sports Provincial Coach of the Year Award
Purpose
The Coach of the Year Award is to recognize the outstanding achievements of a Coach. The recipient of this award guides thier athletes to success in sport through their philosophy of fair play and sportsmanship. This Coach leads by example and consistently demonstrates a dedication to lifelong learning and continous improvement.
Form
The award consists of a shared perpetual plaque with the honorees’ names and schools engraved, and which is displayed in the BC SCHOOL SPORTS office. In addition, both coaches will each receive a replica sized plaque.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have been actively involved in coaching high school athletics for a minimum of ten years.
- Consistently promotes the philosophy of fair play and sportsmanship.
- Must be, or have been, a teacher or school administrator.
- Must not currently be a member of the BCSS Board of Directors.
Nomination Procedure
Any staff member in a Member School may initiate an nomination on behalf of a school coach.
The person submitting the nomination should complete the nomination form and include any support materials and testimonials as to why the individual should be considered and selected.
2021-2022 Winners
Byron Jack
Ken Lowe
Mary Bartucci
Sharon Shaigec
Past Recipients
Male | Female | |
2020 | Stephan Burns & Ron VanDriel | Kathy Hoshizaki |
2019 | Chris Frehlick | Michelle Kelly |
2018 | Mike Toakley | Jill Polukoshko |
2017 | Chris Turpin | Michelle Nederlof |
2016 | Jack Boersma | |
2015 | John Garvey | Nancy Champagne |
2014 | Tony Scott | |
2013 | Rob Solmes | Debbi McKinnon |
2012 | Bob Saunders | Sandy Drever |
2011 | George Oswald | Anne Bracey |
2010 | Vern Fedorak | Vicky Sahota |
2009 | Carlo Muro | Sharon Snow |
2008 | Joe Moreira | Marion McNeill |
2007 | Mike Keenlyside | Nicky Carroll |
2006 | Bob Shannon | Linda Johnstone |