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Athlete awards

U15 Female Athlete of the Year (previously Bantam U14)

2016 - Samantha Loutet (Burnaby, canoe) 2000 - Gillian Fedechko (Ridge) and Cassidy MacPherson (Ridge, kayak) 1999 - not awarded 2015 - Hana Roayne (Pemberton) 1998 - Bronwyn Arundel (Ridge) 2014 - Melody Oh (Ridge) 1997 - Bronwyn Arundel (Ridge) 2013 - Ayla Mark (Nanaimo) 1996 - Jordan Einarson (Ridge) 2012 - Ayla Mark (Nanaimo) 1995 - Jordan Einarson (Rdige) 2011 - Isobel Glover (Victoria Youth) 1994 - Catherine Shandler (Kamloops) 2010 - Brook McLean (Kamloops) 1993 - Patricia Ploch (Ridge) 2009 - Olivia Cavasinni (Ridge) 1992 - Jennifer Lovatt (Ridge) 2008 - Olivia Cavasinni (Ridge) 1991 - Jennifer Lovatt (Ridge) & Bree 2007 - Sara Mitchell (Ridge) Forsythe (Kamloops 2006 - Jessica Mitchell (Ridge) 1990 - Ashley Rowe (Nanaimo) 2005 - Kiran Basra (Burnaby) 1989 - Rachel May (Nanaimo) 2004 - Maggie Henderson (Ridge) 1988 - Lara Lindal (Burnaby) 2003 - Kristin Bauder (Fort Langley) 1987 - Lara Lindal (Burnaby) 2002 - Sara Wray (Pemberton) 1986 - Sheelagh Toop (Burnaby) 2001 - not awarded

U15 Male Athlete of the Year (previously Bantam U14)

2016 - Stanley Netherton (Kamloops, 2007 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) & Matthew kayak) and Quinn Phare (Pemberton, Kuran (Ridge) canoe) 2006 - Jordan Traas (Fort Langley) & 2015 - Tyler Demidoff (Ridge) Matthew Kuran (Ridge) 2014 - Cameron Antifave (Nanaimo) 2005 - Conor Wollbaum (Burnaby) 2013 - Justin Won (Ridge) 2004 - Ken Muir (Ridge) 2012 - Cameron Antifave (Nanaimo) 2003 - Sean McBeath (Ridge) & Doug 2011 - Omar Said (Ridge) & Sebastian Abbot (Fort Langley) Sorescu (Ridge) 2002 - not awarded 2010 - Jake Goddard (Kamloops) & Zach 2001 - Wesley Hammer (Ridge) Morgan (Kamloops) 2000 - Wesley Hammer (Ridge) 2009 - Keiffer Jonson (Kamloops) 1999 - not awarded 2008 - Colton Muench (Fort Langley) 1998 - Trevor McArthur (Burnaby) 1997 - Trevor McArthur (Burnaby) Hall of Champions

1996 - Matthew Mikes (Ridge) 1991 - Malcolm Johnson (Burnaby) & 1995 - Matthew Mikes (Ridge) Graham Smith (Ridge) 1994 - Tyson Hopkins (Ridge) 1990 - Paul Lovatt (Ridge) 1993 - Matthew Brine (Ridge) 1989 - Kyle Zacharuk (Ridge) 1992 - Malcolm Johnson (Burnaby) & 1988 - Kyle Zacharuk (Ridge) Adam Makowski (Burnaby) 1987 - John Tyler (Burnaby) 1986 - C. Donoghue (Penticton)

U17 Female Athlete of the Year (previously Midget U16)

Canoe Kayak BC selects the most accomplished competitive athlete on the Canoe Kayak BC priority ranking list. In the event of a tie, the second priority ranking finish will be used. Canoe Kayak BC may choose not to present the award if the accomplishments do not rank on the priority list.

2016 - Anna Zhang (False Creek) 2008 - Jessica Mitchell (Ridge) 2015 - not awarded 2007 - Rebecca Alley (Burnaby) & Kate 2014 - not awarded Morgan (Kamloops) 2013 - Isobel Glover (Victoria Youth) 2006 - Maggie Henderson (Ridge) 2012 - Brook McLean (Kamloops) 2005 - Kristin Bauder (Fort Langley) 2011 - Brook McLean (Kamloops) 2004 - Kristin Bauder (Ridge) 2010 - Olivia Cavasinni (Ridge) 2003 - Gillian Fedechko (Ridge) 2009 - Sara Mitchell (Ridge) 2002 - Gillian Fedechko (Ridge)

U17 Male Athlete of the Year (previously Midget U16)

2016 - not awarded 2010 - Keiffer Johnson (Kamloops) & 2015 - Matthew Koehler (Ridge) Nicholas Foellmer (Burnaby) 2014 - Alex Brent (Ridge) 2009 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 2013 - Zach Morgan (Kamloops) 2008 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 2012 - Zach Morgan (Kamloops) 2007 - Keith Kelleway (Ridge) 2011 - Keiffer Johnson (Kamloops) & 2006 - Kenneth Muir (Ridge) Patrick Dann (Victoria Youth) 2005 - Sean McBeath (Ridge) Hall of Champions

2004 - Seath McBeath (Ridge) & 1995 - not awarded Christopher Abbott (Ridge) 1994 - Dari Fisher (Burnaby) 2003 - Wesley Hammer (Ridge) 1993 - Graham Smith (Ridge) 2002 - Wesley Hammer (Ridge) 1992 - Paul Lovatt (Ridge) 2001 - not awarded 1991 - Kyle Zacharuk (Burnaby) 2000 - not awarded 1990 - Jeff Croft (Nanaimo) 1999 - Farron Fedechko (Ridge) 1989 - John Tyler (Burnaby) 1998 - not awarded 1988 - Kris Lindal (Burnaby) 1997 - not awarded 1987 - Linc Smith (Chase) 1996 - not awarded

Dr. Geza Schulzer Award ~ U19 Female Athlete of the Year (previously Juvenile U18)

2016 - not awarded 2001 - not awarded 2015 - not awarded 2000 - not awarded 2014 - Julianna Won (Ridge) 1999 - not awarded 2013 - not awarded 1998 - Kristin Sudbury (Burnaby) 2012 - not awarded 1997 - Kate Ballem (Burnaby) 2011 - not awarded 1996 - Kate Ballem (False Creek) 2010 - Amanda Sublett (Ridge) 1995 - Kate Ballem (False Creek) 2009 - Rebecca Alley (Burnaby) 1994 - Sara Hopkins (Ridge) 2008 - Kiran Basra (Burnaby) 1993 - Colleen McCain (Ridge) 2007 - Nicole Haywood (Nanaimo) & 1992 - Julie Leggett (Kamloops Maggie Henderson (Ridge) 1991 - Naomi Tabata (Nanaimo) 2006 - Nicole Haywood (Nanaimo) & 1990 - not awarded Kristin Bauder (Fort Langley) 1989 - Heather Mitchell (Nanaimo) 2005 - Gillian Fedechko (Ridge) 1988 - Tina Mandziuk (Burnaby) 2004 - not awarded 1987 - Tina Mandziuk (Burnaby) 2003 - Leigh Dewar (Nanaimo) 2002 - Leigh Dewar (Nanaimo)

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Dr. Geza Schulzer Award ~ U19 Male Athlete of the Year (previously Juvenile U18)

2016 - Matthew Koehler (Ridge) 2001 - not awarded 2015 - Alex Brent (Ridge) 2000 - not awarded 2014 - Eric Fast (Burnaby) 1999 - not awaded 2013 - Patrick Dann (Chinook) 1998 - Douglas Cameron (Kamloops) 2012 - not awarded 1997 - Leif Einarson (Ridge) 2011 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 1996 - Dari Fisher (Burnaby) 2010 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 1995 - Dari Fisher (Burnaby) 2009 - Keith Kelleway (Ridge) 1994 - Paul Lovatt (Ridge) 2008 - Keith Kelleway (Ridge) 1993 - Kyle Zacharuk (Burnaby) & 2007 - Ken Muir (Ridge) Cameron Brine (Burnaby) 2006 - not awarded 1992 - Cameron Brine (Burnaby) 2005 - Wesley Hammer (Ridge) 1991 - not awarded 2004 - Wesley Hammer (Ridge) 1990 - Tim Pulfrey (False Creek) 2003 - Matthew Abbott (Ridge) 1989 - Linc Smith (Chase) 2002 - Farron Fedecheko (Ridge) 1988 - Linc Smith (Chase) 1987 - Ian McKenzie (Kamloops)

Junior Female Athlete of the Year

2016 - not awarded 2008 - Nicole Haywood (Nanaimo) 2015 - Diane Tam (False Creek) 2007 - Gillian Fedechko (Ridge) 2014 - Tessa Nagai (Ridge) 2006 - Gillian Fedechko (Ridge) 2013 - not awarded 2005 - Kari Jean McKenzie (False Creek) 2012 - not awarded 2004 - Heather Hellevang (False Creek) 2011 - not awarded 2003 - Catherine Trask (Burnaby) 2010 - not awarded 2002 - Kari Jean McKenzie (False Creek) 2009 - Nicole Haywood (Nanaimo) Hall of Champions

Inez Gifford Memorial Award ~ Junior Male Athlete of the Year

2016 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 1994 - not awarded 2015 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 1993 - not awarded 2014 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 1992 - Greg Redman (Burnaby) 2013 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 1991 - Ian McKenzie (Burnaby) 2012 - Brian Malfesi (Ridge) 1990 - not awarded 2011 - not awarded 1989 - Peter Liljedahl (Burnaby) 2010 - Elliot Hoyt (Fort Langley) 1988 - Peter Heaver 2009 - Kenneth Muir (Ridge) 1987 - not awarded 2008 - Dion Maxwell (Ridge) 1986 - Peter Liljedahl (Burnaby) 2007 - Wesley Hammer (Ridge) 1985 - Ron Siamoto (Burnaby) 2006 - Wesley Hammer (Ridge) 1984 - not awarded 2005 - Graham Smith (Burnaby) 1983 - Steve Andru (Burnaby) 2004 - Graham Smith (Burnaby) 1982 - not awarded 2003 - Graham Smith (Burnaby) 1981 - not awarded 2002 - Graham Smith (Burnaby) 1980 - not awarded 2001 - not awarded 1979 - not awarded 2000 - not awarded 1978 - Bert Gillman (Burnaby) 1999 - not awarded 1977 - Dennis Hendry 1998 - Dari Fisher (Burnaby) 1976 - Colin Shaw 1997 - Dari Fisher (Burnaby) 1975 - Hugh Fisher 1996 - not awarded 1974 - Colin Shaw 1995 - not awarded 1973 - Hugh Fisher

Masters Female Athlete of the Year

2016 - Verna McNichol (Ridge) 2015 - not awarded Hall of Champions

2014 - Diane Tam (False Creek) 2008 - not awarded 2013 - Kath Nay (Ridge) 2007 - Katja Racemacher (Burnaby) & 2012 - Katja Rademacher (Burnaby) Kathy Nay (Rdige) 2011 - Kathy Nay (Ridge) 2006 - Katja Rademacher (Burnaby) 2010 - Katja Rademacher (Burnaby) 2005 - Katja Rademacher (Burnaby) 2009 - Katja Rademacher (Burnaby) & 2004 - not awarded Virgina Kuran (Ridge) 2003 - Virginia Kuran (Ridge)

Masters Male Athlete of the Year

2016 - Jason Rusu (Nelson) 2008 - not awarded 2015 - not awarded 2007 - Jan Malherbe (Burnaby) & Ben Fast 2014 - Ben Fast (Burnaby) (Burnaby) 2013 - Ben Fast (Burnaby) 2006 - Jeff Raymond (Burnaby) 2012 - Dari Fisher (Burnaby) 2005 - Lauren Marchak (False Creek) 2011 - Dari Fisher (Burnaby) 2004 - Peter Benning (Ridge) & Jeff Raymond (Ridge) 2010 - Michael Van Meel (Ridge) 2003 - Lauren Marchak (False Creek) 2009 - Jeff Raymond (Burnaby) & Michael Van Meel (Ridge)

Para Athlete of the Year

Introduced in 2010, this award is presented to the para athlete who best demonstrates leadership and commitment to both the PaddleALL and ParaCanoe programs.

2016 - Stuart Chase (Pitt Meadows) 2012 - Corey Stewart (Pitt Meadows) 2015 - Corey Stewart (Pitt Meadows) 2011 - James Telep (Pitt Meadows) 2014 - Corey Stewart (Pitt Meadows) 2010 - Corey Stewart (Pitt Meadows) 2013 - Corey Stewart (Pitt Meadows)

Whitewater Athlete of the Year

2016 - Jakob Kryworuchko (Chilliwack) 2014 - Jazmyne denHollander (Chilliwack) 2015 - Jazmyne denHollander (Chilliwack) 2013 - Jazmyne denHollander (Chilliwack) Hall of Champions

2012 - Jazmyne denHollander (Chilliwack) 2009 - Jazmyne denHollander (Chilliwack) 2011 - Jazmyne denHollander (Chilliwack) 2008 - Jazmyne denHollander (Chilliwack) 2010 - Jazmyne denHollander (Chilliwack) 2007 - Cara Marks

Canoe Kayak BC Scholarship Recipients

2016 - Matthew Abbott (Burnaby), Rhys Taylor (Chilliwack) 2015 - Coen del Valle (Chinook), Matthew Koehler (Ridge) 2014 - Hank Wang, Alex Brent (Ridge) 2013 - Meghan Cheung, Patrick Dann 2012 - Danielle Caron, Elias del Valle 2011 - Tessa Nagai, Brian Malfesi 2010 - Michelle Kosaka, Jordan Pilon 2009 - Sarah Poole, Elliot Hoyt 2008 - Nicole Haywood, Michael Malfesi

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coach awards

Performance Coach of the Year

2016 - Peter Majewski (Ridge) 2015 - Peter Majewski (Ridge)

Development Coach of the Year

2016 - Wesley Hammer (Burnaby) 2015 - Wesley Hammer (Burnaby)

Official awards

Sprint Officials’ Recognition

2016 - Mary Jane Abbott, Francis Cheung. Kelley Fripps-Cheung, Mark Loutet, Gina Loutet, Shana MacPherson, Sanjita Modha, Dave Nosella, Vicki Nosella, Rachael Pollard, Laura Said 2015 - Mary Jane Abbott, Laura Said, Mark Loutet, Kelley Fripps Cheung, Bill Rublee, Rick Hammer, Shana McPherson, Dave Nosella 2014 - Dave Nosella, Vicki Nosella, Laura Said, Mary Jane Abbott, Kelley Fripps Cheung, Bill Rublee, Rick Hammer

Whitewater Official and Volunteer Recognition

2016 - Shonnet Allen, Lawrence Allen, Jon Allen, James Cartwright, Rob Fletcher, Sarah Gillies, Kim Patterson, David Patterson, Darcy Wilkins, Nicole Wilkins

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Volunteer awards

Lois Fisk Volunteer of the Year & Sport BC President’s Award Recipient

Lois Fisk was the first Flag Officer/President of the Pacific Division of Canoe Kayak Canada (formerly the Canadian Canoe Association). Her long term volunteer commitment to the sport went well beyond the club level.

The Sport BC President’s Award honours volunteers who represent the spirit of volunteerism and whose dedication, energy and commitment is critical to sport development.

This award is present annually to the volunteer(s) best demonstrating these qualities.

2016 - Laura Said 2008 - Slawko Fedechko & Marlene Hoyt 2015 - Rob Fletcher 2007 - Rick Hammer & Dave Nosella 2014 - Sara Hopkins 2006 - Grant Rawston 2013 - Rhys del Valle 2005 - Jaden Langford 2012 - Darryl Spencer 2004 - Rick Hammer 2011 - Jeff Morgan 2003 - Patricia Lovatt 2010 - Dave Nosella & Jaden Langford 2002 - Mary Jane Abbott 2009 - Bill Rublee & Kurt Raynor

Investors Group Community Sport Administrator Award

Sponsored by Investor’s Group, this award recognized the long term administrative contribution to community sport programs made by dedicated volunteers. This award was discontinued in 2011.

2010 - Beth Morgan 2007 - Virginia Kuran 2009 - Lianne Raynor 2006 - Mark Franklin 2008 - Marlene Hoyt

Whitewater Volunteer of the Year

This award was presented to the whitewater volunteer who demonstrated the most outstanding contributions to Canoe Kayak BC and the development of the sport over the past year. This award was discontinued in 2011.

2010 - Tim Marks & Cara Marks 2008 - Andrew Mylly 2009 - Don Barrie 2007 - Shelly Beer & Sonnet Allen Hall of Champions