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Recipients/Nominees
| Nominee | Residency | Sport |
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2021 - Presentation, Wednesday June 15, 2022 |
| Keith Priestman | Kitchener | Badminton |
| Garrett Rank | Elmira | Golf |
| Kelly Rudney | Kitchener | Long Drive |
| Alyssa Lagonia | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Keira Hickox | Kitchener | Squash |
| Ben Flanagan | Kitchener | Track |
| Lauryn Hovey | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Dhane Smith | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Tyler Pasher | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Trinity Shadd-Ceres | Kitchener | Track & Field |
2020 - Presentation , Wednesday June 15, 2022 |
| Mandy Bujold | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Mark Scheifele | Kitchener | Hockey |
| Alec Elliot | Kitchener | Swimming |
| Ryan Benesch | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Shelina Zadorsky | Kitchener | Soccer |
| David Edgar | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Maya Zonneveld | Kitchener | Gymnastics |
2019 - Online Presentation, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 |
| Drew Becker | Kitchener | Horseshoe Pitching |
| Alec Elliot | Kitchener | Swimming |
| Loren Gabel | Kitchener | Ice Hockey |
| Foster Malleck | Kitchener | Track & Field |
| Alyssa Mason | Waterloo | Ultimate |
| Samantha McCrory | Kitchener | Field Hockey |
| Mike Poulin | Waterloo | Lacrosse |
| Pat Pytlik | Waterloo | Martial Arts |
2018 - Online Presentation, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 |
| Howard Armitage | Waterloo | Squash |
| Murphy Burnatowski | Waterloo | Basketball |
| Ben Flanagan | Kitchener | Track & Field |
| Tyler Miller | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Andrew Poje & Kaitlyn Weaver | Waterloo | Figure Skating |
| Garrett Rank | Elmira | Golf |
| Dan Benvenuti | Kitchener | Ultimate |
| Alec Elliot | Kitchener | Swimming |
| Chris Ernst | Kitchener | Track Cycling |
| Tim Grant | Waterloo | Adventure Racing |
| Brandon Horn | Waterloo | Fastpitch Softball |
| Boris Katchouk | Waterloo | Ice Hockey |
| Jamal Murray | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Alyssa Lagonia | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Paige Nossal | Waterloo | Ringette |
| Jaimie Phelan | Waterloo | Track & Field |
| Mike Poulin | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Garrett Rank | Elmira | Golf |
KITCHENER'S JAMAL MURRAY
named 2017 Athlete of the Year
WATERLOO REGION RECORD ARTICLE
WATERLOO CHRONICLE ARTICLE
CTV - SW ONTARIO BROADCAST
April 10, 2018 Media Conference Highlights
WATERLOO CHRONICLE - Alec Elliot
WATERLOO CHRONICLE - Boris Katchouk
WATERLOO CHRONICLE - Alyssa Lagonia / Alec Elliot
WATERLOO CHRONICLE - Paige Nosal
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Individual:
Barry Abelson, Waterloo (squash) Adele Couchman, Kitchener (Sports for Special Athletes) Organization: Waterloo Chippers Athletic Club K-W Matmen (wrestling) Team: KW Vipers U14 Girls (basketball) |
| Alec Elliot | Kitchener | Swimming |
| Darryl Fitzgerald | Kitchener | Lawn Bowling |
| Alyssa Lagonia | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Jamal Murray | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Garrett Rank | Elmira | Golf |
| Mark Scheifele | Kitchener | Ice Hockey |
| Dhane Smith | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Kevin Sorley | Kitchener | Sledge Hockey |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2017 |
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Individual:
Bruce Young, Waterloo, Softball Organization: Waterloo Regional Boxing Academy Kitchener Team: Kitchener Panthers Minor Baseball Bantam Tier 1 |
| Ryan Benesch | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Mandy Bujold | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Alec Elliot | Kitchener | Swimming |
| Mike Hoffman | Kitchener | Ice Hockey |
| Brandon Horn | Kitchener | Fastpitch Softball |
| Jamal Murray | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Sarah Pavan | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Leah Robinson | Mannheim | Track |
| Dhane Smith | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Tyler Varga | Kitchener | Football |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2016 |
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Individual:
Gord Dearborn, Kitchener, Softball Organization: Civitan Sports Waterloo Region Team: Kitchener Soccer Club - Girls U15 Spirit |
| Jessica Buttinger | Waterloo | Field Hockey |
| Alec Elliot | Kitchener | Swimming |
| Katie Harnock | Elmira | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Taveena Kum | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Becky Pavan | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Tanner Pearson | Kitchener | Ice Hockey |
| Andrew Poje & Kaitlyn Weaver | Waterloo | Figure Skating / Ice Dance |
| Silvana Shamoun | Waterloo | Martial Arts |
| Tyler Varga | Kitchener | Football |
| Amanda Woodcroft | Waterloo | Field Hockey |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2015 |
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Individual:
Rob Way, Waterloo, Hockey/Softball Organization: Wilmot Aquatic Aces Swim Club New Hamburg Team: New Hamburg Firebirds Jr. C Hockey Team |
| Jenna Blasman | Kitchener | Snowboarding |
| Emily Brown | Waterloo | Soccer |
| Maddie Buttinger | Waterloo | Athletics,Track & Field |
| Jason Masters | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Kisten Moore-Towers & Dylan Moscovitch |
Waterloo | Figure Skating / Pairs |
| Andrew Poje & Kaitlyn Weaver |
Waterloo | Figure Skating / Ice Dance |
| Josh Williams | Kitchener | Golf |
| Amanda Woodcroft | Waterloo | Field Hockey |
One Last Hurrah for Moore-Towers & Moscovitch
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2014 |
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Individual:
Carolyn Fedy, Figure Skating Organization: Kitchener Minor Hockey Association Kitchener Team: Kitchener Jr. Rangers Hockey Peewee Select Team |
| Chelsea Aubry | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Maddie Buttinger | Waterloo | Athletics,Track & Field |
| Kory Lorentz | St. Clements | Amputee Ice Hockey |
| Dustin Miller | Kitchener | Speed Skating |
| Tyler Miller | Kitchener | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Garrett Rank | Elmira | Golf |
| Leah Robinson | Mannheim | Track & Field |
| Mark Scheifele | Kitchener | Ice Hockey |
Tyler Miller is the Area's 2012 Athlete of the Year
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2013 |
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Individual:
Gerhard Griebenow, Kitchener Gymnastics Organization: K-W Predators Volleyball Club Kitchener Team: Kitchener Dutchmen Jr. "B" Hockey Team |
| Keely Brown | Kitchener | Ringette |
| Mandy Bujold | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Dillon Heap | Waterloo | Football |
| Jake Jagas | Kitchener | Wrestling |
| Alyssa Lagonia | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Ian Logan | Waterloo | Football |
| Sarah Pavan | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Miranda Ranieri | Waterloo | Squash |
| Garrett Rank | Elmira | Golf |
| Lean Robinson | Mannheim | Track & Field |
| Brienne Stairs | Kitchener | Field Hockey |
Ranieri Squashes Competition
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2012 |
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Individual:
Bob McKillop, Kitchener, Ice Hockey Organization: Sports for Special Athletes Kitchener Team: Twin City Spinners Wheelchair Basketball Team |
| Mandy Bujold | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Stephen Drew | Kitchener | Track & Field |
| Jake Jagas | Kitchener | Wrestling |
| Kisten Moore-Towers & Dylan Moscovitch | Waterloo | Figure Skating / Pairs |
| Andrew Poje & Kaitlyn Weaver |
Waterloo | Figure Skating / Ice Dance |
| Miranda Ranieri | Waterloo | Squash |
| Lean Robinson | Mannheim | Track & Field |
| Brienne Stairs | Kitchener | Field Hockey |
2010 Civitan Award Winner Announced
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2011 |
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Individual:
Larry Lynch, Kitchener, Fastpitch Softball Organization: Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort Kitchener Team: Kitchener-Waterloo Blind Curlers Team |
| Cam Burke | New Hamburg | Golf |
| Colin Doyle | Waterloo | Lacrosse |
| Jake Jagas | Kitchener | Wrestling |
| Alyssa Lagonia | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Andrew Poje | Waterloo | Figure Skate/Ice Dance |
| Ron Vankoughnett | Waterloo | Duathlon |
| Dennis Wideman | Floradale | Ice Hockey |
Cream of the Crop
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2010 |
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Individual:
Graham Snyder, Elmira, Ice Hockey Organization: Waterloo Siskins Jr. B Hockey Club Team: Kitchener Krush Ladies Softball Team |
| Mandy Bujold | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Katie Harnock | Elmira | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Lisa Huston | West Montrose | Mountain Biking |
| Alyssa Lagonia | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Andrew Poje | Waterloo | Figure Skate/Ice Dance |
| Miranda Ranieri | Waterloo | Squash |
| Richard Singh | Kitchener | Powerlifting |
| Kelly VanderBeek | Kitchener | Alpine Skiing |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2009 |
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Individual:
Ray Alviano, Kitchener, Softball Organization: Kitchener Panthers Baseball Club Team: St. Clements Ringette Jr. Girls "AA" Team |
| Chelsea Aubry | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Ryan Benesch | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Mandy Bujold | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Luca Congi | Waterloo | Football |
| David Edgar | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Laurie McGrath | Baden | Running |
| Andrew Poje | Waterloo | Figure Skate/Ice Dance |
| Richard Singh | Kitchener | Powerlifting |
| Mark Sommerfeld | Waterloo | Golf |
| Kelly VanderBeek | Kitchener | Alpine Skiing |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2008 |
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Individual:
Bill Pegg, Kitchener, Baseball Organization: Kitchener Sports Association Team: Elmira Sugar Kings Jr. "B" Hockey Team |
| Chelsea Aubry | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Reecca Barras | Kitchener | Diving |
| Luca Congi | Waterloo | Football |
| David Edgar | Kitchener | Soccer |
| Katie Harnock | Elmira | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Sarah Pavan | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Miranda Ranieri | Waterloo | Squash |
| Erin Scherrer | Waterloo | Figure Skating |
| Mark Sommerfeld | Waterloo | Golf |
| Kelly VanderBeek | Kitchener | Alpine Skiing |
| Ron VanKoughnett | Waterloo | Duathlon |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2007 |
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Individual:
Pat Doherty, Kitchener, Ice Hockey Organization: KW Hallman Twins/CHYMrs Softball Club |
| Chelsea Aubry | Kitchener | Basketball |
| Steve Dietrich | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Katie Harnock | Elmira | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Amanda Overland | Kitchener | Speed Skating/ Short Track |
| Sarah Pavan | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Miranda Ranieri | Waterloo | Squash |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2006 |
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Individual:
Ed Davies, Kitchener, Sports Historian Organization: Kitchener-Waterloo Skating Club |
| Dana Ellis | Waterloo | Track & Field/ Pole Vault |
| Jennifer Fratesi | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Emily Jellie | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Sean O'Brien | Kitchener | Fastpitch Softball |
| Amanda Overland | Kitchener | Speed Skating/ Short Track |
| Sarah Pavan | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Miranda Ranieri | Waterloo | Squash |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2005 |
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Individual:
Garry Logel, Kitchener, Baseball Organization: Forest Hill T-Ball Association |
| Jason Douglas | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Amanda Overland | Kitchener | Speed Skating/ Short Track |
| Sarah Pavan | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Megan Poss | Waterloo | Synchronized Swimming |
| Kelly VanderBeek | Kitchener | Alpine Skiing |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2004 |
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Individual:
Tim Collins, Charlie McMane, Gary McQuillin Waterloo, Roadbreakers Hockey Organization: Region of Waterloo Swim Club |
| Sharon Bowes | Kitchener | Shooting |
| Jennifer Button | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Colin Doyle | Waterloo | Lacrosse |
| Kory Lorentz | St. Clements | Amputee Hockey |
| Sarah Pavan | Kitchener | Volleyball |
| Erin Scherrer | Waterloo | Figure Skating |
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2003 |
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Individual:
Arnie Boehm, Kitchener, Boxing Organization: Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club Jean Underwood Community Service Award: Hogg Fuel and Supply Limited, Kitchener Dave Birnstihl Memorial Award: Kitchener Minor Baseball Association |
| Dana Ellis | Waterloo | Track & Field/ Pole Vault |
| Jennifer Fratesi | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Donna Mancuso | Ayr | Boxing |
| Alex Singer | Waterloo | Sailing |
| Kelly VanderBeek | Kitchener | Alpine Skiing |
Honorable Mentions:
Malcolm Hutt, Wellesley - Ice Hockey
Rob Maric, Kitchener - Ice Hockey
Danny & Sheri Moir, Kitchener - Figure Skating/Ice Dance
Megan Poss, Waterloo - Swimming
Kyle Rank, Elmira - Golf & Ixce Hockey
Doug Shankland, Kitchener - Cycling
Award of Excellence Recipients, 2002 |
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Individual:
Brent McFarlane, Waterloo, Track & Field |
| Art Binkowski | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Jennifer Button | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Donna Mancuso | Ayr | Boxing |
| Laura Nicholls | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Scott Stevens | Kitchener | Ice Hockey |
| Kelly VanderBeek | Kitchener | Alpine Skiing |
| Jennifer Button | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Colin Doyle | Kitchener | Lacrosse |
| Curtis Gloade | Waterloo | Cycling |
| Thomas Hope | Waterloo | Basketball |
| Lennox Lewis | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Laura Nicholls | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Kelly VanderBeek | Kitchener | Alpine Skiing |
| Fitzroy Vanderpool | Kitchener | Boxing |
| Laura Nicholls | Waterloo | Swimming |
| Kevin Overland | Kitchener | Speed Skating |
| Louise Powell | Waterloo | Triathlon |
| Jason Tibbits | Kitchener | Football |
| Fitzroy Vanderpool | Kitchener | Boxing |