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CLICK on the Annual Banner Year for bio of recipients and nominees |
Nominee | Residency | Sport |
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 |
April 10, 2018 Media Conference Highlights
WATERLOO CHRONICLE - Alec Elliot
WATERLOO CHRONICLE - Boris Katchouk
WATERLOO CHRONICLE - Alyssa Lagonia / Alec Elliot
WATERLOO CHRONICLE - Paige Nosal
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |