BMLA Past award winners

PATRICK MCCARTHY MEMORIAL AWARD

This award is named after Pat McCarthy who was a coach for the Burlington Minor Lacrosse Association. This award was first established in 1996 and is presented annually to a graduating player (boys rep box U17, boys rep field U17, girls rep box U22, girls rep field U19) who has given back his/her time and commitment to the organization.

2024	Nolan Kennedy, Sophie Richards
2023	Bodhi Gillies, Brendan Hunter
2022	Rowan Edwards
2019	Jacob Wright
2018	Braedon Saris
2017
2016	William Labanich
2015	Nate Braniff
2014	Kyle Hebert
2013	Annie Shannon Dwyer
2012	Danny McIsaac, Matt Gray, Jackson Rakoczy
2011	Hayley Malcolme Zielke
2010	Keyan McQueen
2007	Robin Chase
2006	Chris Warren
2005	Brandon Vermuelen
2004	Oliver Wayne
2003	Matt Hicks
2002	Chris Vennell
2001	Shayne Haylett
2000	Joelle Leveille
1999	Michael Dawson
1998	Travis Zorilla/Jeffery Brownlee
1997	Chad Piovesen
1996	Greg Tregunno

 

REP. COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

Awarded annually to a Rep Coach. In determining the recipient, consideration will be given to the following:

∙ Contribution to lacrosse in Burlington to both the organization and development of lacrosse

∙ Number of years with the organization

∙ Follow the code of conduct – shows respect for officials, opponents, parents, and Burlington Minor Lacrosse.  Presents a positive public image of the association.

∙ Development of team and players (coaching effectiveness – not just wins and losses)

∙ Personal Development

 

Awarded annually to the Rep Coach who exhibits not only outstanding lacrosse acumen but the understanding that growing the players and the team has lasting benefits beyond the scoresheet and season. The recipient has also represented the players, families, Association and the City of Burlington in a positive, respectful manner to all they interact with over the course of the season.

 

2024	Shawn Cardy
2023	Ryan Greer
2022	Sian Evans & Natalie Maxwell
2021	Jim Shea
2019	Mark Baldini
2018	Duncan Brownell
2016	Sean Ferris
2015	Dave Cole
2014	Jay Lanchbury
2013	Chris Smith
2012
2011	Nick Bond
2010	Jay Lanchbury
2009	Ed Corbett
2008	Serge Bianchin
2007	Brad Wales

HOUSE LEAGUE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

Awarded annually to a House League Coach. In determining the recipient, consideration will be given to the following:

∙ Shows respect for officials, opponents, parents and embraces a philosophy of fair play

∙ Shows respect for Burlington Minor Lacrosse Association

∙ Follow the code of conduct – shows respect for officials, opponents, parents, and Burlington

Minor Lacrosse.  Presents a positive public image of the association.

∙ Development of team and players (coaching effectiveness – not just wins and losses)

 

Awarded annually to the House League Coach who exhibits not only a deep passion for the game but the understanding that growing the players and the team has lasting benefits beyond the scoresheet and season. The recipient has also represented the players, families, Association and the City of Burlington in a positive, respectful manner to all they interact with over the course of the season.

2024	Bryan Johnson, Kyle Buchanan
2023	Ian Harloff
2022	Bryan Johnson
2019	Matt Bezan
2018	Ian Evinou, Kevin Pelissier
2017
2016	Chris Smith, John Matthews, Palmer Malcolm
2015	Scott Gillespie
2014	Robbie Patterson
2013	Kevin Braine
2012	Kevin McBay
2011	Brendan Spelman
2010	Michael Dann
2009	Tony Roberts

 

 GEOFF  ELMER  “LOVE OF THE GAME” AWARD 

This award is named after one of the dedicated volunteers within the Burlington Minor Lacrosse Association. Geoff was a driving force in the development of girl’s field lacrosse.  This award was first established in 2005 and is presented annually to a person volunteering their time and energy to promote and develop girl’s lacrosse.

2024	Atanas Tchorbadjiysky
2023	Sandy Chapman
2022	Julie Buckle
2021	Atanas Tchorbadjiysky
2019	Payton Smith
2018	Jacob Wright
2017	Linda Wright
2016	Annie Shannon-Dwyer
2015	Sean Ferris
2011	Anne Dmytryshun
2010	Brent Hill
2009	Mike James
2008	Michelle Morrisey
2007	Sylvana Yee
2006	Geoff Elmer
2005	Joe Slomka

 

JORDAN MOXAM SPIRIT AWARD

This award is named after a young boy who played lacrosse in the Burlington Minor Lacrosse system. Tragically he passed away of cancer May 2, 2004.  This award was first established in 2004 and is presented annually to a U13 (Pee Wee) player (girl or boy) who has played both box and field, and who shows an exceptional desire to play – a love of the game.

 

 

2024	Jakob Anger, Claire Dinelle
2023	Noah Perfect, Addyson Greer
2022	Hudson Sookdeo
2021	Alex Braniff
2019	Bodhi Gillies
2018	Sawyer English
2017
2016	Cody Inness
2015	Brooks English
2014	Jamie Anderson
2013	Austin Sprague
2012	Carter Shultz
2011	Gavin Sharmin
2010	Colin Hunt
2009	Spencer Chabrak
2008	Ben Field
2007	Danny McIsaac
2006	Gianni Bianchin
2005	Eric Wales
2004	Dalton Anderson

 

PRESIDENT’S  AWARD 

This award is presented annually to a volunteer of the BMLA who shows initiative, leadership, commitment to the Association by going beyond the duties assigned to them at the beginning of the season.

 

Each member of the BMLA executive will submit to the current President of the Association one candidate for consideration.   A written description of the candidate’s contribution for the year must accompany the nomination in order for them to be considered.

 

Nominations must be submitted to the President by August 15 of each year.

2024	Courtney Smith
2023	Jamie Sproat
2022	Adam Kennedy
2021	Adam Kennedy
2020	Sandy Chapman
2019	Jamie Sproat
2018	Jennifer O’Connell, Dave Hunter
2017
2016	Tyrena Miehm
2015	Bill Boyle
2014	Kim English
2013	Debbie Miotto
2012	Danny McIsaac, Matt Gray, Jackson Rakoczy
2011	Bob McIsaac / Michelle Hicks
2010	Maria Bianchin
2009	Patti Nesbitt

 

JOHN DACK MEMORIAL AWARDS

This award is presented to the volunteer who contributes most to the game of lacrosse in Burlington.

2024	Chris Kluczynski
2023	David Hunter, Jen O’Connell & Jamie Sproat
2022	Logan McNinch
2021	Steve Tait
2019	Linda Wright
2018	Chad Ferris
2017
2016	Shawn Cardy
2015	Mark Davidson
2014	Kary Shannon
2013	Tony Robers
2012	Vince Hunt
2011	Maria Bianchin
2010	Bob McIsaac
2009	Chris Vennell
2008	Glen Little
2007	Pete Bowers
2006	Michelle Hicks
2005	Pete Vennell
2004	Ross Tregunno
2003	Paul Landrault
2002	Kathleen Vennell
2001	Lesley and John Shaw
2000	Don McGrath
1999	David Smith
1998	Sonja Flippance
1997	Eric Allen
1996	Brian Thorpe
1995	Ted Davies
1994	Kay Brennan
1993	Not Presented
1992	Keith Langdale
1991	Jim Holbrough
1990	Glen Flippance
1989	Jim Cummings
1988	Bob Canadian
1987	Joanne Davidson
1986	Marlene and John Soloman
1985	John Walker

SHANNON-MIOTTO GIRLS LACROSSE COACHES AWARD

This award is named in honour of two dedicated volunteers who supported girls lacrosse in many roles over the years including being a part of the board, organizing house league, and being on the bench. Kary Shannon and Debbie Miotto championed the sport and encouraged others to build a life-long love of the sport. This award was established in 2017 and presented annually to a Coach involved in Girls Lacrosse who shows a dedication to the development of players and respect for all those involved in the game.

 

2024	Sian Evans
2023	Dan Francis
2022	Sarah Chapman
2021	Sian Evans, Natalie Maxwell and Sarah Chapman
2019	Phil Wilkes
2018	Jim Bordignon

REFEREE OF THE YEAR AWARD

2024	Nolan Kennedy
2023	Aaron Buswell
2022	Malcolm Daly
2019	Logan McNinch
2018	Nolan Herrington
2017
2016	Tommy Poliziani

ROOKIE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD

2024	Ron Staley
2023	Blake Elliot
2019	Jonathan Braniff
2018	Paul Robbins
2017
2016	Michael Cox