BC Athletics Annual Awards - Nominations Now Being Accepted!

October 4, 2019 16:40pm

BC Athletics is now accepting nominations for its annual awards in the following categories: Track & Field, Coaching, Officiating, Executive, & Hall of Fame. Below you will find criteria specific to each category as well as the nomination form. Nominations are due October 25th, 2019. Questions can be directed to Chris Winter (Chris.Winter@bcathletics.org). 

Track & Field Athletes

U16 (14 Year Old) & U16 (15 Year Old) Annual Athlete Awards

The U16 (14 Year Old) & U16 (15 Year Old) Annual Athlete Awards are awarded to the Top Female and Male athletes in each of the two age categories.  Award nominees and award recipients are selected by the BC Athletics Track & Field Committee.  For any questions, please contact the Technical Manager for Track & Field.

 

Athlete of the Year Awards | U18 / U20 / Senior

The BC Athletics Athlete of the Year Award is awarded to the Top Female and Male athletes in the U18, U20 and Senior age categories.  Award nominees and award recipients are selected by the BC Athletics Track & Field Committee.  For any questions, please contact the Technical Manager for Track & Field.

 

Athlete of the Year Awards | Para

The BC Athletics Para Athlete of the Year Award is awarded to the Top Female and Male athlete in the Para division of athletics.  Award winners are selected by the BC Athletics Track & Field Committee through consultation with BC Wheelchair Sports and BC Blind Sports.

 

Athlete of the Year Awards | Masters

The BC Athletics Masters Athlete of the Year Award is awarded to the Top Female and Male athletes in a TRACK and FIELD events in the Masters age categories.  Award nominees and award recipients are selected by the BC Athletics Masters Committee.  For any questions, please contact the BC Athletics Masters Committee.

 

 

Coaching Awards

BC Athletics recognizes annually our coaching members through the Excellence in Coaching Awards.  Coaches can be awarded in the Junior Development,  U16 & U18, U20& Senior and High Performance Coach categories.  Nominations received will be forwarded to the BC Athletics Track & Field Committee for final selection. 

  • U16 & U18, U20 & Senior, and High Performance Coach Nomination Form (Nominations Due October 25, 2019)
  • Excellence in Coaching Junior Development Nomination Form (Nominations Due October 25, 2019)

 

 

Officials Awards

BC Athletics recognizes annually our officials' members through the Excellence in Officiating Awards.  Categories in the Excellence in Officiating Awards include: 

  • The Ian MacNeil Award (Official of the Year)
  • The Ralph Coates Award (Longstanding Service)
  • The Mary Temple Award (Novice Official)
  • The Dave Copeland Award (Most Inspirational)

Officials must be nominated via nomination form. 

 

 

Executive and Jane Swan Awards

BC Athletics is pleased to recognize the tireless efforts of our Volunteers and Club members for their work in the BC Athletics Community.  Club Volunteers, Organizers and Builders are an important part of BC Athletics. They are recognized through the Executive of the Year Award which is voted on by the BC Athletics Board and Staff and awarded at the BC Athletics Annual Awards Banquet. They are also recognized through the Jane Swan Award for long time service to Junior Development programs, voted on by the Junior Development Committee.

  • Executive of the Year - Nomination Form (Nominations Due October 25, 2019)
  • Jane Swan Award - Nomination Form (Nominations Due October 25, 2019)
    A biography of Jane Swan can be view here.

 

 

BC Athletics Hall of Fame

Nomination to the BC Athletics Hall of Fame is open to individuals/teams (Olympic/Paralympic Streams) who have shown outstanding excellence in the sport of Athletics - Track & Field, Road Running, Marathons/Ultras, Cross Country/Trail/Mountain Running and Race Walking.

For more information on the Hall of Fame Award, please contact Brian McCalder at brian.mccalder@bcathletics.org.