In an effort to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in the sport of wheelchair basketball in British Columbia, 11 awards are normally distributed annually by the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society.
2023 Awards nominations will open January 2024.
Athletes of the Year
Junior Athletes of the Year
Coach of the Year
Offical of the Year
Dorothy Zuzarte Volunteer of the Year
Outstanding Community Support
Let's Play Award
Push the Game™ Recognition.
In this category, we accepted nominations from our membership for stories that showcase an individual, a family, or a corporation/foundation, who has shown resilience, dedication to their community, has been creative in their quest to be and do better this past year, and has inspired others in an impactful manner.
Click to read about the 2022 Nominees and Award Recipients.
"Our stories have the ability to unite us and inspire connection, engagement, growth, and change. It is also incredibly empowering to stand up and own who we are and the journeys that have shaped us".
-Stephanie Dixon, CM, Paralympian, Team Canada Chef de Mission, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
WATCH the 2020 Awards on YouTube
All nominators will have their names entered into a draw for a cool BCWBS prize pack.
Athlete of the year is open to all BC wheelchair basketball members that self-identify as either a man or a woman, and gender expansive people. Nominees in this category should have demonstrated outstanding dedication to training and/or personal performance during the year and continued to show commitment to wheelchair basketball.
Two nominees will be chosen for this award.
Given the limited playing opportunities in 2021, athletes may not have been able to play the game to its’ fullest, but have continued to strive to better themselves and their game and strive for personal and athletic growth.
Open Age Category
Previous Award Winners (Male)
Previous Award Winners (Female)
Any coach who has resided in BC for the past year and has been responsible for coaching at any level of competition.
Nominees in this category should demonstrate commitment and dedication in coaching wheelchair basketball athletes.
Previous Award Winners
Any BC resident who has volunteered their time in support of the development of Wheelchair Basketball in BC.
Previous Award Winners
Any individual, organization or business that has made a significant impact on the on-going work and sustainability of BCWBS through this challenging year, by either a new contribution or partnership or the continued support and partnership from previous years.
This support can be both financially, in kind services or time given. Overall, supporting wheelchair basketball and allowing us to be relevant as we continue to develop in BC.
Previous Award Winners
Any individual who has positively impacted the Let’s Play program. This could be but is not limited to: A Let’s Play sport chair recipient, volunteer, teacher, physiotherapist, coach, parents, community leader or organization.
The Let's Play Vision: Everychild in BC with a mobility related physical disability has a healthy and happy start to being physically active.
Previous Award Winners
Push The Game Recognition Award was presented for the first time in 2020!
In this category, BCWBS will be accepting nominations from our membership for stories that showcase an individual, a family, or a corporation/foundation, who has shown resilience, dedication to their community, or has been creative in their quest to be and do better this past year, and has inspired others in an impactful manner.
Previous Award Winners
Please contact the BCWBS office for any questions or concerns regarding deadlines.
