Each year, Softball BC opens nominations for its Annual Service 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.
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.
Minor Coordinator of the Year
Year
Recipient
2024
Bill Hawkins
2023
Al Charlesworth
Men's and Women's Coordinator of the Year
Year
Recipient
2024
Diane MacPherson
2023
Tracey Oye
Minor Service Award Recipients
This award recognizes outstanding contributions by members within Softball B.C. who have excelled in service to the Minor community in our game.
The recipients of these awards are chosen by the Board of Directors during the September Board Meeting upon the recommendations of the Minor Director. The winners receive a framed certificate at the Annual General Meeting Banquet in October. Input and suggestions as to potential worthy recipients should be directed to the appropriate director.
Year
Recipients
2024
Elizabeth Lee
2023
Baukje Edamura
2022
Jerry Bains
2018
Nelson Hughes, District 9
2017
Sally Clayton, District 14
2016
No Award Given
2015
No Award Given
2014
No Award Given
2013
Wendi Bordelay, District 6
2012
Everett Worth, District 8
2011
No Award Given
2010
Nelson Hughes, District 1
Lavaughn Larson, District 7
Mona Anglin, District 8
2009
Tracey Oye, District 7
Bernie Penner, District 9
Kim McCarthy, District 13
2008
Cheryle Flundra
Don Markwart
2007
Norm Johnson, District 1
Bob Buchan, District 14
Rob Upton, District 7
2006
Len Chin, Vancouver
2005
Rick Benson, Surrey
Mike Woods, Richmond
2004
Rick Williams, Delta
Glen Stanley, Barriere
2003
Deb Rieger, Kelowna
Chris Chong, New Westminster
Greg Timm, Surrey
2002
Larry Morrison, Richmond
Colleen Moffat, Delta
2001
Brian & Peggy Trenzek,Burnaby
2000
Ralph & Janet Van Nes, Surrey
1999
Don Markwart, Kitimat
1998
Barry Holden, Vancouver
Ann Holmes, Vernon
Gary Ardiel, Victoria
1997
Roxy Abernethy, Burnaby
Dale Bartolo, Nanaimo
Everett Worth, Chilliwack
1995
Ron Hebert, Surrey
Pat Steibli, Richmond
1994
Vic Buteau, Terrace
Bill Mattenley, Clearwater
Jerry And Jackie Duggar, Coquitlam
1993
Jay Sorenson, Abbotsford
Doug Neilson, Richmond
Ed Araki, Abbotsford
1992
Pat Hardy
Meridith Spike, Prince George
Daphne Mcmann, Prince George
1991
Sheila Burns, Richmond
Mike Jones, Port Alberni
Roy Buer
1990
Mary Lou Vantreen, Delta
Fran Pope, Kamloops
Cal Davies, Pt. Alberni
1989
Lloyd Bates, Nanaimo
Henry Parker
Glenn Stover, Campbell River
1988
Elaine Hamilton, Nanaimo
Jim Biggan, Delta
Gord Blackwell, Abbotsford
1987
Gary Guraliuk, Richmond
Ida Oberg, Port Alberni
Dave Means, Williams Lake
1986
Finn Kennedy, Victoria
Chuck Jordan, Kelowna
Charlie Butt, Coquitlam
1985
Len Chin, Vancouver
Jean Martens, Abbotsford
Glen Johnson
1984
Alex Cheveldave, Coquitlam
Harry Thurlin
Andy George
1983
Bob Turner
Tony Borean, Vancouver
Keith Gabert, Victoria
1982
Judy Martin, Abbotsford
Shirley Randall, New Westminster
Murray & Donna Blackham,Abbotsford
1981
Al Jessiman
Elsie Brett
Alec And Pat Burns, Victoria
1980
Milo Trendholm
Bob Harris
Bob Maddox
1979
Jack Best, Vancouver
Ted Charlesworth, Port Alberni
Don Miklic, New Westminster
1978
Marion Bachewich, Coquitlam
Fred Martin
Al And Thelma Beasley, Victoria
1977
Finn Kennedy, Victoria
Faye Weir, Vancouver
Fred And Betty Skyrme, Victoria
Men's and Women's Service Awards
This award recognizes outstanding contributions by members within Softball B.C. who have excelled in service to the Men's & Women's Fastpitch and Slo-Pitch communities in our game.
The recipients of these awards are chosen by the Board of Directors during the September Board Meeting upon the recommendations of the Senior Fastpitch and Slo-Pitch Directors. The winners receive a framed certificate at the Annual General Meeting Banquet in October. Input and suggestions as to potential worthy recipients should be directed to the appropriate director.
Year
Recipients
2024
Richard Haldane
2023
Tracy Sherlock
2022
Al Groff
Barry Riva
2018
No Award Given
2017
Andy Adamson, District 5
2016
Tom Yipp, District 5
2015
No Award Given
2014
No Award Given
2013
No Award Given
2012
Gordon Mainwaring, District 2
2011
Lea Kunz, District 9
2010
2009
Ian Flint, District 11
Kelowna Major Men, District 9
2008
South Hill Sports Association
Victoria/Saanich Women’s Softball
2007
Suzanne Siggurdson, District 7
Frank Ashton, District 7
2006
Dan Coates, Delta
2005
Pat Hall, Victoria
2003
Dave Cumming, Vancouver
2002
Craig Donaldson, Vancouver
2001
Gary Mosterd, Coquitlam
2000
Mary Morel, North Vancouver
1999
Chris Carolan, Nanaimo
1998
Jan Martens, Kelowna
Ron Doig, Kelowna
1997
1996
Jennifer & Rocky Garandza, Victoria
Wayne Henry, Surrey
Greg Timm, Surrey
Gord Parnham, Courtenay
1995
Harry Mose, Port Hardy
Tom Yipp, Vancouver
1994
Mike Woods, Nanaimo
Comox Valley Women’s Beer League
Judy Hadley, Aldergrove
1993
Jim Hubbard, Victoria
Ron And Shirley Campbell
John Lucas
1992
Howard Logan, Nanaimo
Barb Warsimage, Kamloops
Andre Bluntel
1991
Dennis Bidin, Richmond
Dorene Thoms, Burnaby
Mike Hornak, Surrey
1990
Ernie Coleman
Bert Betoria, Victoria
Dave Milne, Delta
1989
Nino Fabro, Prince George
Norm King, Victoria
Chuck Jesson
1988
Willi Reimer, Abbotsford
George Keely, New Westminster
Neil Martens, Abbotsford
1987
Stan Bennett, Vancouver
Lew Mccorkall, Victoria
Rick Mclennan
1986
Alf Macdonald, Cranbrook
Wilbur Wostradowski
Frank Rota
1985
Duff Slavin, Burnaby
Roy Cope, New Westminster
Cec Larocque, Vancouver
1984
Bud Bargy, Prince George
Dennis Lauze, Abbotsford
Ron O’sullivan, Richmond
1983
Jack Bell, Victoria
Frank Bencher, Pr. George
Linda Slavin, Burnaby
1982
Norm Zlokikorits
Wayne Horning, Kelowna
Jack Chilton
1981
Pat Hall, Victoria
Al Gove, Burnaby
1980
Jo Demilt, Nanaimo
Jack Sweeney, Pt. Alberni
Jo Mathieson, North Vancouver
1979
Joe Patterson, Victoria
Gene Clarke, New Westminster
Al Horning
1978
Walter Yeamans, Victoria
E. Parsons, Vancouver
R. Leek
Umpire Service Awards
This award recognizes outstanding contributions by members within Softball B.C. who have excelled in service to the Minor, Senior or Officiating communities in our game.
The recipients of these awards are chosen by the Board of Directors during the September Board Meeting upon the recommendations of the Minor and Senior Directors and the Umpire-in-Chief. Input and suggestions as to potential worthy recipients should be directed to the appropriate director.
