The Brantford Sports Council is pleased to announce the FINALISTS in nine categories for the Awards that will be presented at the 17th annual Sports Awards and Recognition Celebration on Saturday March 11, at the Laurier Research & Academic Centre West 150 Dalhousie St from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

The Awards being presented are as follows:

The Kevin Finney Memorial Award – Sportsmanship and Dedication
Angela Marina, Swimming
Dylan Campbell, Track & Field
Hunter Payne , Swimming
Jessica La Ronde, Softball

The Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award – Female Youth Leadership
Cassidy Chapin, Multi-Sports
Halayna Montrichard, Swimming
Josie MacLean, Multi-Sports
Julia Hesner, Multi-Sports
Marissa Wheeler, Artistic Swimming

The Frank Bricker Memorial Award – Male Youth Leadership
Carter Scheffel, Swimming
Hunter Ballantyne, Baseball
Isaac Cherewka, Football
Myles Thompson, Multi Sports

The Dave Levac Award – The Award of Excellence for Sports Officiating
DJ McQueen, Hockey
Jim Chmiel, Basketball
Shannon Scheffel, Aquatics
Sue Grinton, Hockey

The John Macklin Memorial Award – Coach of the Year
Dan Brown, Football
Sarah Marckesano, Baseball
Steve Petrella, Basketball
Stu Monture, Lacrosse

The George Churchill Memorial Award – Sports Volunteer of the Year
Connie Martin, Artistic Swimming
David Herriot, Football
Sandra Gagne, Community Hockey, AASF
Tina Hedley, Volleyball

The Jack Calbeck Memorial Award – Lifetime Sports Sponsorship
Cowan Insurance Group
Giant Tiger
Renway Energy

The George Jones Memorial Award – Lifetime Sports Volunteerism
Rick & Sandy Beedham, Volleyball
Suzanne Paulins, Aquatics
Thom Foster, Hockey

The Jimmy Wilkes Memorial Award – Team of the Year
BCI Junior Boys Rugby Team
Brantford CYO Girls U15 Basketball Team
Brantford Red Sox 12U Baseball Team
Brantford Bobcats Girls U15 Softball Team

The Community Ambassador Award and the Frank Tomlin Memorial Award for Sportsperson of the Year will also be presented.

Come out and 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.
Wear your favourite sports attire and join us for a fun-filled event.

  • Flag raising at Harmony Square 9:30am
  • Laurier Research & Academic Centre West 150 Dalhousie St open 10:00am
  • Awards Program starts 11:00am.

The Community Ambassador Award and the Frank Tomlin Memorial Award for Sportsperson of the Year will also be presented.

Come out and 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.

Wear your favourite sports attire and join us for a fun filled event.
Flag raising at Harmony Square 9:00am
Sanderson Centre doors open 10:00am
Awards Program starts 11:00am.

Added information about the Sports Awards Ceremonies will be coming soon, visit our website for more details www.brantfordsportscouncil.ca