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OWSA Awards
Dr. Robert Jackson Award
Awarded to a person who has been a prime mover in
enhancing the quality of life of the disabled community through their
efforts in the areas of education, sport and recreation, or employment.
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1987 |
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Dr. R.W.
Jackson |
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1988 |
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Gus
Ryder |
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1989 |
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Terry Bellavance |
|
1990 |
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Beryl
Potter |
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1991 |
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Vicki
Keith |
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1992 |
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Sue
Mount |
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1993 |
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Dean
Mellway |
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1994 |
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Alex
Cranfielo-Sinclair |
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1995 |
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Fred
Wilson |
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1996 |
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Karen
O'Neil |
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1997 |
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No
Awards |
|
1998 |
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Archie
Allison |
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1999 |
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Barb
Montemurro |
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2000 |
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Jeff
Adams |
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2001 |
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Dr.
Emilie Newell |
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2002 |
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Pat
Reid |
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2003 |
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Janet
Petras |
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2004 |
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RCMP
Constable Allen Rodgers |
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2005 |
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Cruisers Sports for the Physically Disabled |
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2006 |
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Debbie Low |
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2007 |
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Katherine Helleur |
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2008 |
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Pawel Zbieranowski |
Male Athlete of the Year
Awarded to an athlete who has demonstrated excellence
at international, national and/or provincial competition during the year.
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1987 |
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Ron
Robillard |
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1988 |
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Jeff Adams |
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1989 |
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Jeff Adams |
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1990 |
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Mike Larochelle |
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1991 |
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James Baker |
|
1992 |
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Jeff Adams |
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1993 |
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Herve Lord, James Treuer |
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1994 |
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Mike Larochelle |
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1995 |
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Jeff Adams |
|
1996 |
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Kirby Kranabetter |
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1997 |
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No Awards |
|
1998 |
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Patrick Anderson |
|
1999 |
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Frank Peter Jr. |
|
2000 |
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Jeff Adams |
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2001 |
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Patrick Anderson |
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2002 |
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Dave Willsie |
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2003 |
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Curtis Thom |
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2004 |
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Chris Stoutenburgh |
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2005 |
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Josh Cassidy |
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2006 |
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Bradley Bowden |
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2007 |
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Josh Cassidy |
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2008 |
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Josh Cassidy |
Female Athlete of the Year
Awarded to an athlete who has demonstrated excellence
at international, national and/or provincial competition during the year.
|
1987 |
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Martha
Gustafson |
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1988 |
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Martha Gustafson |
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1989 |
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Judy Zelman |
|
1990 |
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Judy Zelman |
|
1991 |
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Tracy Ferguson |
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1992 |
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Linda Kutrowski |
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1993 |
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Angelina Henry |
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1994 |
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Linda Kutrowski |
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1995 |
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Judy Zelman |
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1996 |
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Tracey Ferguson |
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1997 |
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No Awards |
|
1998 |
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Chantel Benoit |
|
1999 |
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Katie Harnock |
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2000 |
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Tracey Ferguson |
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2001 |
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Sharon St. Croix |
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2002 |
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Tracey Ferguson |
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2003 |
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Sally Thomas |
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2004 |
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Jessica Matassa |
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2005 |
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Melanie Hawtin |
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2006 |
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Erika Schmutz |
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2007 |
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Melanie Hawtin |
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2008 |
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Jessica Matassa |
Junior Male Athlete of the Year (16 and
under)
Awarded to a junior age athlete who demonstrates the
qualities of sportsmanship and leadership in training and competition.
|
1989 |
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James Baker |
|
1990 |
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Ryan Leworthy |
|
1991 |
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Ryan Leworthy |
|
1992 |
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Jeremy Ein |
|
1993 |
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No Winner |
|
1994 |
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David Chappelle |
|
1995 |
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Patrick Anderson |
|
1996 |
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Alex Pinkerton |
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1997 |
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No Awards |
|
1998 |
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Joel Dembe |
|
1999 |
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Joel Dembe |
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2000 |
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Curtis Thom |
|
2001 |
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Curtis Thom |
|
2002 |
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Curtis Thom |
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2003 |
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Isaiah Christophe |
|
2004 |
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Isaiah Christophe |
|
2005 |
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Michael Kahn |
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2006 |
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Ryne Bachmann |
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2007 |
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Isaiah Christophe |
|
2008 |
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Isaiah Christophe |
Junior Female Athlete of the Year (16 and
under)
Awarded to a junior age athlete who demonstrates the
qualities of sportsmanship and leadership in training and competition.
|
1989 |
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Vera Buckner |
|
1990 |
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Tracey Ferguson |
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1991 |
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Romi Welsh |
|
1992 |
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Karen De Graaf |
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1993 |
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Chantal Fowler |
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1994 |
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Joanna Bos |
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1995 |
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Lindsay Pallister |
|
1996 |
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No Winner |
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1997 |
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No Awards |
|
1998 |
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Katie Harnock |
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1999 |
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Melanie
Hawtin |
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2000 |
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No Winner |
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2001 |
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Jessica Matassa |
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2002 |
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Melanie Hawtin |
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2003 |
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Melanie Hawtin |
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2004 |
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Melanie Hawtin |
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2005 |
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Kierra
Gibson |
|
2006 |
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Not Awarded |
|
2007 |
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Kierra Gibson |
|
2008 |
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Kierra Gibson |
Rookie of the Year
Awarded to an athlete who shows outstanding ability
and potential in their first year of competition in a specific sport.
|
1989 |
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Martin Laroque |
|
1990 |
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Jim Primavera |
|
1991 |
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Brad Siwick |
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1992 |
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Craig Mair |
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2002 |
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Anthony Gale |
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2003 |
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Mark Ledo |
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2004 |
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Michael Khan |
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2005 |
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Peter Waklin |
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2006 |
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Patrice Degenais |
|
2007 |
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Jason Crone |
|
2008 |
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Ben Perkins |
Male Coach of the Year
Awarded to a coach in any sport whose athletes
consistently achieve excellence in their sport during the competitive year.
|
1989 |
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Joe Millage |
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1990 |
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James Hood |
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1991 |
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Alan Brown |
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1992 |
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James Hood |
|
1993 |
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Anthony Clegg |
|
1994 |
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Steve Bialowas |
|
1995 |
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Jeff Penner |
|
1996 |
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Bob Schrader |
|
1997 |
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No Awards |
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1998 |
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Paul Bowes |
|
1999 |
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Steve Bialowas |
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2000 |
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Paul Bowes |
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2001 |
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Dave Armstrong |
|
2002 |
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Ken Thom |
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2003 |
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David Greig |
|
2004 |
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Chris Chandler |
|
2005 |
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Harry DeBoer*1st year male
and female coach of the year amalgamated into "Coach of the Year Award |
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2006 |
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Amanda Fader |
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2007 |
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Amanda Fader |
|
2008 |
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Dave Greig |
Female Coach of the Year
Awarded to a coach in any sport whose athletes
consistently achieve excellence in their sport during the competitive year.
|
1989 |
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Rhonda Nishio |
|
1990 |
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Kelly McLeod |
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1991 |
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Rhonda Nishio |
|
1992 |
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Kelly McLeod |
|
1993 |
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Rhonda Nishio |
|
1994 |
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Melissa LaBerge |
|
1995 |
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Eddi-Jo Corbet |
|
1996 |
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Erin Montgomery |
|
1997 |
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No Awards |
|
1998 |
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No Winner |
|
1999 |
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Erin Montgomery |
|
2000 |
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Amanda Fader |
|
2001 |
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Amanda Fader |
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2003 |
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Ariane Gouault |
|
2004 |
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Amanda Fader |
|
2005 |
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Award changed to "Coach of the Year" |
Volunteer of the Year
Award given to recognize an individual's outstanding
contribution to wheelchair sports at an organizational, administrative,
technical and/or support level.
|
1990 |
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Mike Lewrthy |
|
1991 |
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Donna Riggs Jordan |
|
1992 |
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Pauline Mole |
|
1993 |
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Arlene Ein |
|
1994 |
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Doug Donnait |
|
1995 |
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Lori Senego |
|
1996 |
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Stuart Heard |
|
1997 |
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No Awards |
|
1998 |
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Frank Peter Sr. |
|
1999 |
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Steve Dembe |
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2000 |
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Frank Peter Sr. |
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2001 |
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Ken Thom |
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2002 |
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Barb Montemurro |
|
2003 |
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Steve Smylie |
|
2004 |
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Marsha Hawtin |
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2005 |
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Barry Butler |
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2006 |
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Chris Mickle |
|
2007 |
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Mary-Lou Shapiro |
|
2008 |
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Jennifer Bellaire |
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Team of the Year
Awarded to individuals in a team sport, which wins a
national or international competition during the competitive year.
|
2004 |
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Ontario
Men's Provincial Basketball Team |
|
2005 |
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Canada Games Track Team |
|
2006 |
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Ontario Men's Provincial
Basketball Team
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2007 |
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Div. 2 Ontario Wheelchair
Rugby Team |
|
2008 |
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Ontario
Wheelchair Tennis Team
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