2015 VBC Excellence Award Recipients Announced

Youth volleyball opportunities in BC would not be possible without a community of people across the province giving  their time and energy to the sport. The Volleyball BC Excellence Awards recognize individuals who have been nominated by those in the volleyball community as  someone who has made an important contribution over the past club, beach, and/or high school season.

Congratulations to all recipients of the 2015 Volleyball BC Excellence Awards!

 

Athlete Excellence Award
Coltyn Liu

We’d also like to acknowledge all nominees: Devon Cote, Shae Harris, Brodie Hofer, Alexis Jonker, Madhu McConnell

 

Rising Star Coach of the Year
Alicia Catalano

We’d also like to acknowledge all nominees: Katie Crawford, Spencer Reed

 

Female Club Coach of the Year
Becki Kosinski (Jr. Heat)

 

Male Club Coach of the Year
Duncan Harrison (Fraser Valley Volleyball Club)

We’d also like to acknowledge all nominees: Dan Huzar, Dan Johnson, Paul Thiessen, Rick Wutzke

 

Female High School Coach of the Year
 Trish Nicholson (McRoberts Secondary)

We’d also like to acknowledge all nominees: Laura Mazurenko, Amber McNicol

 

Male High School Coach of the Year
Ken Li (Vancouver Technical Secondary)

We’d also like to acknowledge all nominees: Joel Kerns, Wai Ma, Eric Svingen Jones

 

Rookie Referee of the Year
Michael Yi (Local Referee)

 

Referee of the Year
Nik Fuess (National Referee)

 

Vale Savege Referee Development Award
Jannik Eikenaar (National Referee)

We’d also like to acknowledge all nominees: David Tam

 

Sport Administrator Excellence Award
Bruce McElroy (Volleytech Volleyball Club)

 

Program Development Award
Ashley Shannik (Kamloops)

We’d also like to acknowledge all nominees: Troy Lorenson

 

Celebrate with us!

The 2015 Excellence Award recipients will be recognized at the:

Volleyball BC Hall of Fame & Excellence Awards Banquet
Saturday, February 6, 2016
5:00pm – 9:30pm
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
Burnaby, BC

The Hall of Fame and Excellence Awards Banquet was scheduled on the same weekend as the 16U Girls Super Series Tournament held in Burnaby, BC to make it possible for coaches from our largest age group to be able to attend. Hope to see you there!

Need accommodation?

The Hilton Vancouver Metrotown is offering a preferred room rate of $109 per night. To book a room click on this link until January 5, 2016. If after this date, please phone 604-438-1200 and quote “Volleyball BC”.