Annual Awards

Athlete of the Year is open to all BC Wheelchair Basketball members. Nominees in this category should have demonstrated outstanding dedication to training and/or personal performance throughout the year and continued to show a strong commitment to wheelchair basketball. Two nominees will be chosen for this award.

Open Age Category

This award is open to any BC Wheelchair Basketball athlete under 19 years of age. Nominees in this category must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for wheelchair basketball. It is open to junior athletes participating in BC games, Canada Games and other junior programs.

This award is open to any coach who has resided in BC during the past season and has been responsible for coaching at any level of competition with BCWBS. Nominees in this category should demonstrate commitment and dedication to coaching wheelchair basketball athletes and developing the sport of wheelchair basketball in BC.

This award is open to any BC resident who has demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism in support of the development of wheelchair basketball in BC. This award is presented in honour of Dorothy Zuzarte, who, along with her husband Steve and her son Ben, was a devoted part of the BCWBS family for many years.

This award is open to any individual, organization or business that has made a significant impact on the ongoing work and sustainability of BCWBS, either through a new contribution or partnership, or through the continued support and partnership over previous years. This support may be financial, in-kind services, or time contributed. Overall, the recipient will have supported wheelchair basketball and helped ensure our continued relevance and growth in BC.

Any individual who best displays MJ's dedication to sport and training, leadership, and competitive drive. MJ was one of our most dedicated athletes who passed away in 2011. MJ had a great competitive spirit and was a great leader in our community.

Any individual whose love of wheelchair basketball has been demonstrated through their sportsmanship, mentorship, on and off the court and as a general ambassador of the game. This award is presented in honor of Kenny Hall who was a big part of BCWBS community and passed away in 2013.

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.

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.

*Not to be awarded in 2020, 2021

Any individual, under 12 years of age, who positively embodies the Spirit of Let's Play. This award will be presented to someone who inspires other to be active in their community and who embraces the motto, of Shreve-Hein, with the belief that you "Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits."