WINNIPEG – The 2019 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards will be handed out on April 13th at the Club Regent Casino and Event Centre.
Manitoba coaches will be honoured for their achievements in sport, leadership, personal development, and coaching effectiveness.
“Coaches create a foundation for excellence in sport, while building our next generation of leaders and helping us take amateur sport programs to the next level. We are honoured to celebrate their tireless and outstanding contributions every year at this fantastic event,” said Jeff Hnatiuk, President and CEO of Sport Manitoba. “Congratulations to all this year’s nominees.”
The awards reflect the contributions and achievements the coach has made to sport and athletes over their coaching careers. The 2019 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards presented by Club Regent Casino & Event Centre nominees are:
Vince Leah Memorial Award – Fundamentals
Michael Dorie – Hockey
Kim Dunford – Ringette
Charles Lerm – Tackle Football
June Mosiondz – Special Olympics Multi Sport
Jeffery Oduca – Judo
Dean Sproule – Baseball
Konica Minolta Dr. Jack Hunt Memorial Award – Learn to Train/Train to Train
Charlene Bodnarchuck – Hockey
Kevin Higgins – Tenpin Bowling
Dale Kinley – Badminton
Nicole Marcoux – Softball
Bonita Martens – Gymnastics
Dave Martine – Baseball
Dean McConnell – Baseball
Karen Morgan – Ringette
Airton Nakamura – Judo
Breanne Nichol – Special Olympics Basketball
Nick Popiel – Swimming
Ken Shepherd – Ringette
Michelle Stamm – Swimming
Chris Sumner – Special Olympics Tenpin Bowling
Karen Williams – Swimming
Peter Williamson Memorial Award – Train to Compete/Train to Win
Heather Hancox – Curling
Keegan Jackson – Freestyle Skiing
Holly Kitchen – Softball & Basketball
Bryce Kosielny – Athletics
Kirby Schepp – Basketball
Jerome Seremak – Paddling
Janine Stephens – Rowing
Jeff Stoughton – Curling
Zdravka Tchonkova – Rhythmic Gymnastics
Andrew Tough – Athletics
Peter Dick Award – School System
Heather Baranyk – Basketball
Scott Gurney – Athletics
Mark Hamm – Basketball
Charles Lahaie – Badminton
Barry Lewis – Hockey
Kyla Michalski – Volleyball
Stephen Rebizant – Soccer
Nathan Tocher – Rugby
See a full list of nominees, click here.
See a full list of nominees, click here.