| AWARDS:
CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE |
In addition to the team achievement and all star selection awards at Provincial
Qualifiers and Championship events, the OBHA also recognizes numerous individuals
with player or volunteer awards at the Gala Awards Banquet held every November.
To attend the Gala Awards Banquet, please contact the OBHA office. Listed below
are all the awards: Five Year Silver Certificates -
presented to OBHA members who have contributed to the advancement of the association
for five consecutive years Ten Year Gold Certificates -
presented to OBHA members who have contributed to the advancement of the association
for ten consecutive years Walter Moncrief Memorial Award -
presented annually to an individual from the Greater Toronto Area member leagues
who displays uncommon dedication to the sport Stephen Nichols
Memorial Award - presented annually to a player in the Molson Canadian
Premier League who most exemplifies the true grit and determination as a role
player Referee of the Year - presented annually to
an OBHA referee in recognition of his/her Outstanding Qualities and Performance
as an Official of the Game Girard Award Memorial Gaetanne -
presented annually to a volunteer from the Minor Provincial Championship host
league, whose time and energy was instrumental to the success of their program
Joey Panetta Memorial Award - presented annually to the
Junior aged player from a host centre that contributes a positive attitude, work
ethic and sportsmanship that is instrumental to the over all development of his
local program Minor Volunteer of the Year - presented
annually to an individual in recognition of their Outstanding Commitment, Dedication
and Contribution to their local house league Steve Rumsey Volunteer
of the Year - presented annually to an individual in recognition of their
Outstanding Commitment, Dedication and Contribution as a Volunteer Member of the
OBHA. Minor Male/Female Provincial Athlete of the Year -
presented to a Minor Athlete in recognition of their Outstanding Performance as
a Player at the Provincial Level of Competition Male/Female/Minor
Athlete of the Year - presented annually to an OBHA Male, Female and
Minor Athlete in recognition of their Outstanding Performance as a Player at the
Provincial Level of Competition Mens/Womens/Minor Coach of the
Year - presented annually to an OBHA Mens, Womens and Minors Division
Coach in recognition of their Outstanding Level of Excellence in Coaching at the
Provincial and National Level of Competition Recognition of Team
Canada – a commemorative plaque is presented to each member of
the team in recognition of the achievement The Team Canada Award
- presented to a player who exemplifies outstanding performance, exceptional qualities
of leadership and sportsmanship to the sport of ball hockey League
Executive of the Year - presented annually to an individual in recognition
of their Outstanding Leadership and Commitment to the Development and Administration
of the Game as an OBHA League Executive President’s Award
of Excellence - presented to a board member who exemplifies outstanding
performance, exceptional qualities of leadership and dedication to the sport of
ball hockey Penny Meitz Memorial Award - presented to
a female participant who exemplifies outstanding performance, exceptional qualities
of leadership and dedication to the sport Hall of Fame -
presented to an individual selected by the OBHA who is enshrined in recognition
of their Outstanding Commitment and Contribution throughout the years to the Growth
and Development of the Game of Ball Hockey in Ontario either as a player or builder
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