Annual Awards

Each year, Softball BC opens nominations for its Annual Awards, with the goal of recognizing the outstanding achievements, performances, and/or volunteerism of our members.

• Refer to the categories and criteria outlined below. For additional information, please consult our Awards Policy.

Categories & Criteria

Volunteer Category

a) Zeone Andrijaszyn Volunteer of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Presented to members of our community who exhibit a nature of volunteerism for the benefit of Softball BC.

• The nominated volunteer must be a resident of British Columbia during the period for which the outstanding performance is claimed.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

Coach Category

a) Bryan Sask Coach of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Must have coached and demonstrated excellence in one or more Provincial, Western Canadian or Canadian Championship, Canada Summer Games or the BC Summer Games, within the current season.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

• Must be a current resident of British Columbia for the period for which the outstanding performance is claimed.

b) Community Coach of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Volunteer coach in a recreational league.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

• Must have demonstrated success, measured both in wins and in skill development and player retention.

Umpire Category

a) Official of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Registered umpire with Softball BC.

• Exhibited traits that elevate the game and its officiating.

• Displays positivity, eagerness, and willingness to improve.

• Respects all involved in the game and is a positive role model.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

b) Rising Star - Nomination Form Closed

• Registered umpire with Softball BC.

• Demonstrates eagerness to improve, skill, and a positive attitude.

• Respects all involved in the game and is a positive role model.

• Recognizes an umpire with three years or less experience who shows potential for greatness.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

Minor Athlete Category

a) Community Minor Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.

• Registered member of Softball BC.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

• Must have been rostered as a C level player.

b) Indigenous Minor Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.

• Must be of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

• Registered member of Softball BC.

• Relevant statistics/awards for year of nomination required.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

• Must have been rostered as an A, B, or C level player.

c) Rep Minor Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.

• Relevant statistics/awards for year of nomination required.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

• Registered member of Softball BC rostered with either an A or B level team.

Men’s and Women’s Athlete Categories

a) Men’s and/or Women’s Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.

• Registered member of Softball BC.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

b) Indigenous Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.

• Must be of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

• Registered member of Softball BC.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

c) Men’s and/or Women’s Slo-Pitch Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.

• Registered member of Softball BC.

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

d) Masters Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Represented Softball BC with distinction in BC and/or Canadian competition.

• Must have an outstanding record with relevant records, titles, and stats.

• Registered member of Softball BC (as defined in Operating Rules).

• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

e) Athlete Resilience Award - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated resilience, overcoming health issues or injury to return to softball.

• Registered member of Softball BC.

• May participate in Minor or Men’s/Women’s fastpitch or slo-pitch.

Team Category

a) Master Team of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated exemplary effort and represented BC proudly in competition.

• Must be a registered Softball BC team for the year of nomination.

b) Men’s and/or Women’s Fastpitch Team of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated exemplary effort and represented BC proudly in competition.

• Must be a registered Softball BC team for the year of nomination.

c) Men’s and/or Women’s Slo-Pitch Team of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated exemplary effort and represented BC proudly in competition.

• Must be a registered Softball BC team for the year of nomination.

d) Minor Team of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated exemplary effort and represented BC proudly in competition.

• Must be a registered Softball BC team for the year of nomination.

Association Category

a) Association of the Year - Small - Nomination Form Closed

• Association has 200 or fewer members.

• Developed innovative ways of developing athletes while focusing on grassroots.

• Built programs and/or events to support and showcase softball.

b) Association of the Year - Large - Nomination Form Closed

• Association has more than 200 members.

• Developed innovative ways of developing athletes while focusing on grassroots.

• Built programs and/or events to support and showcase softball.

 a) Men’s and Women’s Service Awards - Nomination Form Closed 

• Participant supporting a Men’s and/or Women’s league or community.

• Positive voice for the game for at least 10 years.

• Dedicated and active as a coach, mentor, trainer, or local sport organization executive.

b) Minor Service Awards - Nomination Form Closed

• Positive voice for the game for at least 10 years.

• Dedicated and active in the minor community as a coach, mentor, trainer, or local sport organization executive.

c) Umpire Service Award - Nomination Form Closed

• Continuous positive role model for officiating softball.

• Positive voice for the game for at least 10 years.

• Respects all involved in the game.

d) Softball BC Volunteer Service Award

• Not part of open nominations — tracked by Softball BC Staff.

• Recognizes Coordinators, PODCs, and UICs for years of service.

• Members receive pins for 5, 10, and 15 years of service.

e) Brian Joe Award - Sportsperson/Builder - Nomination Form Closed

• Awarded to a member with at least 10 years of excellent service (not necessarily consecutive).

• Must have served at Association, District, or Provincial level for at least 2 years.

• Must be a current BC resident during period of performance.

 Official of the Year

Minor Team of the Year

Men's and Women's Team of the Year

 Masters Team of the Year

MVP Association of the Year - Small 

MVP Association of the Year - Large