The Brantford Sports Council is pleased to announce the WINNERS of the Awards presented at the 17th annual Sports Awards and Recognition Celebration held on Saturday, March 11.
Sportsperson of the Year
Garrett Riley, Paralympics
Community Ambassador Award
Ron Birkett
Kevin Finney Memorial Award – Sportsmanship and Dedication
Hunter Payne, Swimming

Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award – Female Youth Leadership
Cassidy Chapin, Multi-Sports
Marissa Wheeler, Artistic Swimming
Frank Bricker Memorial Award – Male Youth Leadership
Hunter Ballantyne, Baseball
Dave Levac Award – The Award of Excellence for Sports Officiating
DJ McQueen, Hockey
Jim Chmiel, Basketball
Shannon Scheffel, Aquatics
Sue Grinton, Hockey
John Macklin Memorial Award – Coach of the Year
Steve Petrella, Basketball
George Churchill Memorial Award – Sports Volunteer of the Year
Connie Martin, Artistic swimming
Sandra Gagne, Community Hockey, AASF
Jack Calbeck Memorial Award – Lifetime Sports Sponsorship
Cowan Insurance Group
Giant Tiger
Renway Energy
George Jones Memorial Award – Lifetime Sports Volunteerism
Rick & Sandy Beedham, Volleyball
Suzanne Paulins, Aquatics
Thom Foster, Hockey
Jimmy Wilkes Memorial Award – Team of the Year
BCI Junior Boys Rugby Team
CONGRATULATIONS to all the Finalists who were part of the 2022 Sports Awards.
The Frank Tomlin Memorial Award for Sportsperson of the Year was presented to Garret Riley.
Be part of the “VOICE FOR SPORTS” and celebrate the achievements of our athletes, teams, officials, volunteers and community partners who continue to make a difference in our community.
