Brantford Sports Council Sports Awards and Recognition Celebration

The Brantford Sports Council is proud to present their 16^th Annual Sports Awards and Recognition Celebration this Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts.

After a 2-year hiatus, the Brantford Sports Council will recognize all those that contribute to youth sports in the community with a program that will include a variety of virtual and live performances during this matinee event.

Everyone is encouraged to wear their favourite sports attire for this fun-filled day which will include: 
8:15 a.m. – Flag raising at Harmony Square
9 a.m. – Doors Open to the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 
10 a.m. – 16^th Annual Sports Awards and Recognition Celebration

The Finalists in nine categories have been announced and will be presented at the celebration:

The Adrian Scherders Memorial Award – Sportsmanship and Dedication

Aidan Agnew – Brantford Galaxy Soccer
Maddie Campbell – Brantford Girls Hockey
Aidan Turcotte – Brantford Galaxy Soccer

The Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Award – Female Youth Leadership

Kara Hughes – Laurier Athletics Brantford
Jessica La Ronde – Brantford Minor Softball
Brianna Vamos – Brantford Track & Field

The Frank Bricker Memorial Award – Male Youth Leadership 

Aidan Agnew – Brantford Galaxy Soccer
Isaac Cherewka – North Park Football & Bisons Football
Josh Linington – Brantford Track & Field

Dave Levac Award – The Award of Excellence for Sports Officiating 

David Beech – Brantford Minor Hockey
Shannon Scheffel – Brantford Aquatic Club
Rob Welsh – Brantford Football Officials

The John Macklin Memorial Award – Coach of the Year

Cory Currie – Laurier Athletics Brantford
Dale Harrison – Brantford Minor Hockey
Alison Purkiss – Brant Skating Club

The George Churchill Memorial Award – Sports Volunteer of the Year 

Sandra Gagne – Brantford Community Hockey League
Randy Meggs – Brantford Minor Baseball
Jen Nagy – Brantford Girls CYO Basketball
Brandi Schott – Brant Skating Club

The Jack Calbeck Memorial Award – Lifetime Sports Sponsorship 

Aucoin Investments Inc.
Brant Mutual Insurance Company
Strodes BBQ & Deli
The Sherwood Restaurant

The George Jones Memorial Award – Lifetime Sports Volunteerism 

Janet Clarke – Brant Skating Club
Dennis Duce – Brantford Community Hockey League & Brantford Minor Hockey
Brent Hutchinson – Brantford Track & Field
Jason Nagy – Assumption College Football

The Jimmy Wilkes Memorial Award – Team of the Year  

BCI Senior Girls Basketball Team
Brantford Minor Hockey U10AAA Team
Laurier Women’s Cross Country Team
North Park Senior Football Team

The Frank Tomlin Memorial Award for Sportsperson of the Year

To be presented

Everyone who pre-registers for the Awards presentation will be entered into prize draws. Admission is $30.00 per person and everyone must pre-register by March 8. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or by sending an etransfer to info@brantfordsportscouncil.ca 

For more information about the Sports Awards Celebration, contact the Brantford Sports Council or email info@brantfordsportscouncil.ca

Come out and be part of the “VOICE FOR SPORTS” and celebrate the achievements of our athletes, teams, officials, volunteers and community partners that continue to make a difference in our community.