Ontario Volleyball Awards

Ontario Volleyball Awards Past Recipients

Honourary Life Members

Dave Carey Anton Furlani Doug Robbie Gerry Levert Paul Brownstein Diane Wood Barry Mutrie Brenda Willis Kristine Drakich

Volunteer Awards

Paul and Shelley Brownstein Builder Award

2017 – Jos Nederveen and Nancy Castura & Chris Lawson 2016 – Bill Seto & Dr. Marge Holman 2015 – Kit Lefroy, Bruce Stafford & John Nelson 2013 – Paul and Shelley Brownstein, Vaughn and Jane Peckham, John and Val Long, & Frank and Rosika Sulatycki

Doug Robbie Volunteer of the Year Award

2017 – Waterloo Tigers Volleyball Club 2016 – Toronto 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games Indoor, Beach, and Sitting Volleyball Volunteers 2015 – Amedeo Bernardi 2011 – Kristine Drakich 2009 – Brenda Willis 2007 – Mona Morton & Bob O’Doherty 2005 – No recipient 2003 – John Moore & Bruce Stafford 2002 – Jos Nederveen 2001 – Christine Craig & Michael Brandreth 2000 – No recipient 1999 – Barry Mutrie 1998 – FIVB Toronto Open volunteers 1997 – Mark Cossarin 1996 – Lionel Woods & Brenda Willis 1995 – Mary-Ellen Maybee 1994 – Gord Hawkins 1993 – Dave Dobson 1992 – Ana Krikham 1991 - Ron Halton 1990 – No recipient 1989 – Phil Brown 1988 – Dave Husson

Anton Furlani Achievement Award

2015 – John Nelson, Jos Nederveen

Diane Wood Special Achievement Award (formerly Special Achievement Award)

2017 – John Jeffries, Eric Lawlor, Beth Schulz 2016 – David Dobson, Hernan Humana, Brad Graham, Keith Wasylik 2015 – Kerry MacLean, Paul Pavan 2013 – Lloyd Rumble, Chris Williamson 2011 – John Long 2009 – Shane St. Louis, Ian Eibbitt 2007 – Bruce Stafford, Merv Mosher 2005 – Kristine Drakich, Orest Stanko 2002 – Laura Aubertin, Bev Burrows, Chris Lawson, Renzo Milan, Jos Nederveen 2000 – John Burt, Mike Davies, John Nelson 1998 – Paul Brownstein, Christine Craig, Gord Hawkins 1996 – Mary-Ellen Maybee, Reg Young 1994 – Vince Enright, Barry Mutrie 1992 – Kit Lefroy 1990 – Dave Carey, Brenda Willis 1989 – Phil Brown 1986 – Vaughan Peckham 1984 – Norm Dysart, Anton Furlani, David Pierce, Doug Robbie, Diane Wood 1983 – Pat Davis, Dave Husson, Ann Strong, Robert Wright

Achievement Award

2017 – Francois St-Denis, Lorraine Facca, Lisa Eyles, Larry Skelly, Neil Muchmore, Colin Walker, Denise Klenk, Betty Opersko

2016 – Bernie Diesbourg, Howie Grossinger, Edward Carson, John & Sally Spack, Janet Cairns, Linda Melnick, Bob Rocque, Terry Sonoda, Reg Jang. Kelvin Hui

2015 – Barry Brownlee, John Nguyen, Evan Williams, Susan Buckman, Randy Bartlett, Deborah Price, Kelly Smith

2013 – Andrew Cameron, Sandy Beedham, Hoi Leung, Bob Mann, Paul Higgins

2011 – Kevin Hellyer, Denis Levesque, Yolanda MacKinnon, John May, Cathy O'Doherty, Andrew Robb, Mike Russell, Beth Schulz 2009 - Dale Beausolieil, Richard Breault, Bob Little, Lesley Masters, Nathalie Mueller, Tom Sutton, Corinne Williams

2007 - Jessica Filice, Shane St. Louis, John Jeffries, Dennis Kemp, Scott Burrows, Chris Williamson, Keith Wasylik, Joely Christian, Guy Bradbury, Paul Panagiotou, Daniel Lethbridge, Hernan Humana

2005 – Eric Lawlor, John Moore, Greg Popovich, Greg Skotnicki, Bruce Stafford

2002 – Mark Ainsworth, Rob Atkinson, Michael Brandreth, Sylvia Jaksetic, Michelle Walters

1998 – Bev Burrows, John Burt, Sandra Lahti, Chris Lawson, Lesley Masters, Scott Masters, Renzo Milan, Jos Nederveen, Rick Presse, Dave Rudell

1996 – Laura Aubertin, Mike Davies, Lynn Tracey, Peter Biasone, Brad Graham, Morris Sze, Gord Hawkins

1994 – Julie Andruchiw, Joellen Barr, Clare Colling, Christine Craig, Dave Dobson, Eli Drakich, Kristine Drakich, Evelyn Holick, Ana Kirkham, Mary-Ellen Maybee, John Moakler, Dave Preston, Elias Soueiti

1992 – Paul Brownstein, Rick McArthur, Brain Parkinson, Alex Pawliw, Reg Young

1990 – Geoff Epstein, Steve Kirkham, Merv Mosher

1989 – Mike Bugarski, David Carey, Ann Kasabowski, Modris Lorbergs, Molly McIntyre, Dave Monteith, John Nelson, Taimo Pallandi, Pat Richards, Carol Roberts, Harry Zanin

1986 – Phil Brown, Vince Enright, Dale Lahey, Frank Lilliman, Marge Prypich, Fran Wigston-Eberhart, Brenda Willis

1984 – Keith Cracknell, Toni Cracknell, Wayne Ernst, Hedy Grabowski, Marjorie Horlick, Gary Human, Al Jeffery, Larry Kich, Kit Lefroy, Barry Mutrie, Sandy Silver, Walter Stochansky

1983 – Tiit Romet, Brian MacEachern

Recognition Award

2017 – Bart Arsenault, Christine Kalata, Doug Yuen, Jenny Pellegrino, Kris Parnham, Patrick Farrell, Larissa Byckalo, Andrew Sluiter, Andrew Foster, Anthony Hack, Brittany Beedham, Danny Gosselin, Carol Hart, Christian Tanguay, Don Hart, Gord Baxter, Madison Beedham, Steve Greathead, Andrew D’Angelo, Mark Heese, Carley McIntosh, Mark Santoni, Marek Gwozdz, John Child, Pierre Baril

2016 – Brian Singh, Daphne Choi, Haiqi Liu, Jason McCrudden, Jeff Miller, Karin Serre, Tom McNorton, Jen Herzog, Lynn Vicic, Owen Jones, Stephen Green, Tyrone Dowling, Peter Klassen, Paul Langan, Sean Stewart, Mark Armitage, Emil Enriquez, Ricardo Alvarez, Barb Rigg-Garbaty, Mark Sutton

2015 – Dave Bellehumeur, Bernie Diesbourg, Blair Mackintosh, Irene Prime, Jody Timpany, Julie Roscoe, Karen Leslie, Lisa Bennett, Martin Kerstens, Melonie Allin, Michael Slean, Martin Suits, Mark Williamson, Paulette Laidman, Peter Millsap, Lisa Francis-Benedict, Peter Gauld, Dave Phoenix, Peter Grail, Troy Neill, Dwayne Cochrane, Adam Martin, Christopher Graham, Steve Graham, Tammy St-Denis, Mark Wu, Ron Merriam

2013 – Joel Banbury, Martha Salvatore, Andrew Rawls, Steve Turner, Tony Curciarello, Gord Ley, Sean Pellow, Richard Beedham, Kristin Kawamoto, Peter Stafford, Michael P. Hall, Greg Randall 2011 – Meghan Boyle, Chris Dunn, Lorraine Facca, Lawrence Flynn, Howie Grossinger, Ish Joseph, Denise Klenk, Dave McAllister, Linda Naccarato, Arif Nathoo, Karen Pak, Rob Piccione, Mike Richardson

2009 – Eric Bacon, David Buckle, Joanna Castonguay, Nancy Castura, Mike Fuchs, Patty Hall, Kevin Hellyer, Kevin Hughes, Bob Kowal, Tine Lee, Sharon Llewellyn, Bud Mason, Michael Margarit, Kerry MacLean, Don Mayer, Mona Morton, John Nguyen, Larry Skelly, Greg Skotnicki, John Spack, Sally Spack, Francois St. Denis

2007 - Bob O’Doherty, Cathy O’Doherty, Cliff Woods, Harold Hildebrandt, Reg Jang,Stephen Pedlow, Alma McMullen, Keith Wills, Darral Rafuse, Paul Koot, Gerald, Brunt, Paul McGrath, Barry Johnson, Susan Buckman, Bob Mann, Denis Levesque, Lesley Swanson, Guy Perreault, Richard Breault, Mario Lapierre, Lindsay Carson,Trevor Dewitt, Craig Thomson

2005 – Randy Barlett, Janet Cairns, Ted Carson, Joely Christian, Paul Higgins, Karen Johnson, Darlene Literovich, Yolanda MacKinnon, James Nichol, Jamie Nyman, Andrew Robb, Dan Salsberg, Beth Schulz, Chris Smeaton, Shane St.Louis, Tom Sutton, Evan Williams, Marrick Yee

2002 – Gary Banting, Sandra Beedham, Doug Bond, Guy Bradbury, Scott Burrows, Ted Cambridge, Christine Cooke, Jessica Filice, Ted Hopkinson, Kelvin Hui, Dennis Kemp, Eric Lawlor, Bob Littel, Lisa McCarthy, Linda Melnick, Jane Moddejonge, John Moore, Neil Muchmore, Jane Peckham, Henry Podstawka, Deborah Price, Gerry Rice, Marjorie Robinson, Mike Russell, Doug Sally, James Savill, Bruce Stafford, Rohit Trivedi, Jennifer Wan, Chris Williamson

2000 – Dale Beausoleil, Robert Chung, Brian Chute, Cecil Clarke, Darryl Cooper, Tom Drummelsmith, Lisa Eyles, Terry Hinschberger, Sue Hopson, Bob Kowal, Hoi Leung, Kerry MacLean, Cheri Madill, Ziggy Magolan, George Matsusaki, Nathalie Mueller, Joe-Anne Neadow, Paul Panagiotou, Paul Pavan, Greg Popovich, Charles Richmond, Lynn Ross, Lloyd Rumble, Greg Skotnicki, Michelle Walters, Keith Wasylik, Fenton (Donny) Waul

1998 – Mark Ainsworth, Michael Brandreth, Hughbee Brown, Andrew Cameron, Aimee Cunningham (posthumous), Ian Eibbitt, Bill Hartman, PeterJaun, Suzanne Judd, Hank Ma, Mike Margarit, Judi Shum- Mousseau, Rick Presse, George Shermer, John Spack, Colin Walker, Kelly Wilkins, Corinne Williams

1996 – Bev Burrows, Lino Condotta, Anne Hayward, Sylvia Jaksetic, Eric Laberge, Judi Laprade, Dan Lethbridge, Tim Louks, Brad Lyon, Lesley Masters, Scott Masters, Robin McHardy, Nancy Mills, Roberts Parr, Mike Paull, Susan St. Amand, Dave Staples, Tony Tenwesteneind, Nancy Watson

1992 – Laura Aubertin, Ross Bolton, Peter Biasone, Clare Colling, Lynn Coull, Mike Davies, Kristine Drakich, Ana Kirkham, Jan Lovekin, Rod Lum, John May, Regg Miller, Jos Nedervenn, Jim Nichol, Moira O’Hearn, Dave Preston, Bert Reid, Jack Slater, Brad Tait, Lynn Tracey, Evelyn Warfe, Stacy Wilson

1990 – Joellen Barr, John Burt, Christine Craig, Dave Dobson, Christine Dassault, Ron Halton, Tim Hommel, Peter Hood, Dale Huddleston, K.D. Livingstone, Fiona MacGregor, Stan Marchut, Malcolm Mousseau, Mary- Ellen Maybee, Vale Savage, Larry Thorne, Sharon Woermke, Reg Young

1989 – Bob Ambrose, Shawn Bishop, Dave Carey, Dan Calinescu, Dave Chambers, Doug Dodd, Walter Drozdowsky, Geoff Epstein, Joe Fong, Brad Graham, Hernan Humana, John Jeffries, Steve Kirkham, Ollie Kurcigs, Reino Lampinen, Claude Lapre, Cookie Leach, John Long, Val Long, Jeff MacIntyre, Rolf Martens, Karen McAllister, Rick McArthur, Regg Miller, Bob O’Donohue, Brian Parkinson, Carol Roberts, Elias Souetiti, Orest Stanko, Frank Sulatycki, Morris Sze, John Warfe 1986 – Myrtle Alpin, Leslie Amlin, Connie Atkinson, Rob Atkinson, Gerry Baycroft, Aldo Bortolon, Jan Caversan, Joe Cernelic, Doc Ewart Jones, Bard Garbatty-Rigg, Pat Laing, Bob Littel, Derek Ludkin, Renzo Milan, Rudy Majoor, Dave Monteith, John Nelson, Betty Opersko, Roy Perovich, Therese Quigley, Rosemary Smyth, Ron Stormes, Joe Selzek, Hal Watson, Bob Willis

1984 – Colleen Bacon, Ivan Bakk, Paul Bezjak, Phil Brown, Paul Brownstein, Jim Caldwell, Grant Collett, Tom DeJong, Wally Dyba, Dale Lahey, Ingrid Lahey, Charlie Little, Mary Lyons, Don McGregor, Merv Mosher, Alex Pawliw, Bob Rocque, Heather Simpson, Joan Smith, Gillian Stamp, Maria Taranowski, Dave Tweedley, Barb Wood, Barry Wood, Diane Wood

1983 – Hedy Grabowski, Lee Littel

Coach Awards

Mike Bugarski Coach of the Year Award

2017 – Mike Slean 2016 – Howie Grossinger 2015 – Wayne Rabley 2013 – Eddie Coleman 2011 – Rob Fernley & Laura Inward 2009 – Merv Mosher & Shannon Donnelly 2007 – Rob Atkinson 2005 – Joely Christian & Nick Tran 2004 – Paul Pavan 2003 – Cathy O’Doherty & Cal Wigston 2002 – Chris Williamson 2001 – Michelle Walters & Mark Ainsworth 2000 – Tom DeJong 1999 – Lisa Eyles & Scott Burrows 1998 – Tom DeJong & Mark Ainsworth 1997 – John Warfe 1996 – Corinne Williams & Russell Woloshyn 1995 – Michelle and Hugh Walters & Rob Atkinson 1994 – Brenda Willis & Dave Preston 1993 – Christine Craig & Morris Sze 1992 – Kristine Drakich & John Burt 1991 – No recipient 1990 – Frank Lilliman & John Burt 1989 – Rick McArthur & Regg Miller 1988 – Brian Parkinson & John Warfe 1987 – Al Jeffrey & John Warfe

Sandy Silver Female Coach of the Year Award

2017 – Judi Mousseau 2016 – Jodi Zbyszewski 2015 – Jane Peckham 2013 – Angie Shen Male Junior Development Coach of the Year Award

2015 – Chris Williamson 2013 – Vito DeGiorgio

Female Junior Development Coach of the Year Award

2015 – Linda Therkildsen

Male Senior Development Coach of the Year Award

2015 – Bruce Dunning 2013 – Kevin Hellyer

OVA Developmental Coach of the Year Award

2017 – Adam Petrie, Jason McCrudden & Larissa Byckalo 2016 – Mark Wu & Caley Venn 2011 – Paul Langan & Lorraine Facca 2009 – Patty Hall & Kelly Smith 2007 – Evan Williams 2005 – Valerie Long & Kelly Smith 2004 – Erica Meagher & Ken Jone 2003 – Lisa McCarthy & Rob Atkinson 2002 – Sandra Beedham & Mike Russell 2001 – Geraldine Jacobs & Dan Lethbridge

Officials Awards

Sylvia Jaksetic Female Official of the Year Award

2017 – Irena Zamboni 2016 – Samara Sevor 2015 – Erica Menchetti 2013 – Denise Klenk

Official’s Committee Award of Merit

2017 – Bev Burrows 2016 – Bob Rocque 2015 – Terry Sonoda 2013 – Malcolm Mousseau 2011 – Eric Lawlor & Lynn Watkins 2002 – Sylvia Jaksetic 2001 – No recipient 2000 – Bev Burrows 1999 – No recipient 1998 – Alex Pawliw Corporate and Partner Awards

2017 – Nothers Signs & Recognition 2016 – Regional Tourism, Organization Four Inc. (RTO4)

2015 – Waterloo Regional Tourism Corporation, CanuckStuff

2013 – City of Waterloo

2011 – Mikasa Sports Canada, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

2005 – Baden, Beach Blast, OVERKILL, Town of Cobourg, Wilson

2000 – Baden Sports Inc., Town of Oakville, Wilson Sports Inc.

1998 – Amotion Productions., Labatt Breweries of Canada, Queen’s University Department of Athletics, Ticket Mania

1996 – Special Achievement – Madawaska Volleyball Camp, Rucanor Canada ltd.

Achievement – Canada-Cuba Spots & Cultural Festivals, Celtic Sports Camp, OVERKILL, Transun Travel, University of Toronto – Scarborough Campus

Recognition – Dawson Truck Stop (Raju Chohaw), Mayfield S.S. (Dave Craig), Venture Inn

Club Recognition Awards

2013 – Storm Volleyball, Northumberland Breakers, Brant Youth Volleyball Club

2005 – Cambridge Hawks VBC, Durham Attack VBC, Georgetown Impact VBC, Ottawa Mavericks VBC

2002 – Chatham Ballhawks, Georgian Bay VC, Ottawa Kangaroo VC, Kingston Pegasus VC

2000 – Quinte Cougars VC, Scarborough Titans VC, Toronto West VC, Waterdown Raiders VC

1998 – Forest City VC, Ganaraska VC, North Shore VC, Stratford VC, West Side VC

1996 – Peel Selects VC, Scarborough Solars VC, Seekers VC, Thistletown VA, Toronto Latvians VC, Waterloo VC

Athlete Awards

Ken Davies Memorial Award

2017 – Alex St-Denis 2016 – Jordan Figueira 2015 – Sebastian Lethbridge 2013 – Brandon Koppers 2012 – Bruno Lortie 2011 – Tyler Scheerhoorn 2010 – Garrett May 2009 – Jeremie Lortie 2008 – Erik Mattson & Alex Oneid 2007 – Josh Lichty 2006 – Sander Ratsep 2005 – Devin Atkinson & Josh Nederveen 2004 – Devon Miller & Stuart Hamilton 2003 – Paul Hrkal 2002 – Nick Beaver 2001 – Mark Sidler & Tim Wiley 2000 – David Killam 1999 – Brian Fuchs 1998 – Chris Pigott 1997 – Pat Thomas 1996 – Dennis Cerovac 1995 – Rob Janson & Neil Mason 1994 – Darryl Reid 1993 – Darryl Reid & Craig Donen 1992 – Paul Duerden 1991 – Dustin Reid & Josh Prowse 1990 – Andreas Schirm

Evelyn Holick Awards

2017 – Maddie Lethbridge 2016 – Émie Gaboury 2015 – Michelle Chelladurai 2013 – Shainah Joseph 2012 – Brett Hagarty 2011 – Michaela Reesor 2010 – Ali Goc 2009 – Lauren Carter 2008 – Meagan Nederveen 2007 – Amanda Cowdrey & Shannon Anderson 2006 – Amber Campbell & Annabelle Pellerin 2005 – Tess Edwards 2004 – Sarah Pavan 2003 – Kim Todd 2002 – Danielle Walker 2001 – Laura Horner 2000 – Stacey Gordon 1999 – Stacey Gordon 1998 – Sherene Lemonias 1997 – Allison Peckham 1996 – Kera Carter 1995 – Marnie Simpson 1994 – Barbara Ifejika Jason Senechal Award

2017 – 2016 – Courtney Sestric 2015 – Liam Kopp 2014 – Octavia Wong 2013 – Charlotte Sider 2012 – Jake MacNeil 2011 – Grant O’Gorman 2010 – Cam Wheelan 2009 – Victoria Altomare 2008 – Sam Schachter 2007 – No recipient 2006 – Eric Kuld 2005 – Katie Jenkins 2004 – Lance Reynolds

Scarborough Solars Award

2017 – Matthew Mawdsley & Amanda Harnett 2016 – Sergiy Grabovskyy & Kelsey Veltman 2015 – Niki Slikboer & Brandon Koppers