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.
However, in 2020, due to the unprededented year where we did not host any in-person programming, we have decided to accept nominations for the following 5 awards, in 2020.
Athletes of the Year
Coach of the Year
Outstanding Community Support
Let's Play Award
NEW for 2020 is the Push the Game™ Recognition.
In this category, we 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, has been creative in their quest to be and do better this past year, and has inspired others in an impactful manner. This category will be voted LIVE on during the Annual Award Live Broadcast.
"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
The 2020 Annual Awards will be held in an exciting VIRTUAL FORMAT, June 14, 2021 at 6:30pm PT.
WATCH LIVE on YouTube
All nominators will have their names entered into a draw for a cool BCWBS prize pack.
Athletes of the year is open to all BC wheelchair basketball members that are cis gender, transgender, non-binary and any other identity not listed here. 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 that, in 2020, athletes have not been able to play the game, but have continued to work hard 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.
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 sportchair recipient, volunteer, teacher, physio, coach, parents, community leaderor organization.
The Let's Play Vision: Every child in BC with a mobility related physical disability has a healthy and happy start to being physically active.
Previous Award Winners
Please contact the BCWBS office for any questions or concerns regarding deadlines.
