Sport figures in disciplines as diverse as gymnastics and hammer throwing, hailing from communities as widespread as Victoria and Wonowon will be up for some of B.C.91裸聊视频檚 highest sporting honours.
In 13 categories from across B.C., award finalists representing 24 sports will be recognized during the 56th annual Sport BC event Thursday, March 7 at a Vancouver hotel.
The awards gala, to be hosted by CBC91裸聊视频檚 Scott Russell, 91裸聊视频渞ecognizes the province91裸聊视频檚 best in amateur sport including athletes, coaches, teams, and officials for outstanding performances in their sport in the 2023 season,91裸聊视频� according to an event advisory from Sport BC.
Athletes like Yemane Mulugeta, who was nominated by BC Athletics for High School Male Athlete of the Year.
91裸聊视频淵emane is a refugee from war-torn Eritrea,91裸聊视频� the nominator said. 91裸聊视频淗e immigrated to Canada after fleeing his home and is on his way to representing Canada on the international level. Yemane achieved a personal best in all events at the 2023 BC High School Track & Field Championships,91裸聊视频� with two gold medals and a silver.
Athletes like Lauren Kim, now golfing at the University of Texas, who was nominated for Junior Female Athlete of the Year after winning the Canadian Women91裸聊视频檚 Amateur Championship and Jackson T. Stephens Cup (a collegiate tournament).
Ryan Murphy, head coach of the women91裸聊视频檚 golf team at the University of Texas, said Kim was recruited after her stellar junior play up to that point, in 2021.
91裸聊视频淪ince then she has built upon that success with a Canadian Amateur victory, a U.S. Women91裸聊视频檚 Open appearance (her 2nd) and an early collegiate victory at the Jack T. Stephens Cup as well as a recent top 10 finish in the World Amateurs,91裸聊视频� Murphy noted in nomination papers.
91裸聊视频淪he is on a tremendous trajectory with her golf. And, the cherry on top is that Lauren is incredibly hard-working and humble despite all of the success she has enjoyed. That demeanor has been great for our team environment and a person who is truly inspiring. To say we are happy to have Lauren with us here at the University of Texas would be an understatement.91裸聊视频�
And coaches like Sarah Hunter, who was nominated for Female Coach of the Year by BC Wheelchair Sports.
91裸聊视频淲hat inspires me about Sarah Hunter is her dedication to helping every athlete she works with improve and discover a little more potential than they thought they had,91裸聊视频� the unnamed nominator wrote.
91裸聊视频淎s the BC Provincial Wheelchair Tennis coach, Sarah works with athletes of all experience levels from beginner players and kids all the way up to high-performance athletes that represent B.C. and Canada. Whether coaching someone at their first session or helping an aspiring Paralympian prep for competition, she brings the same levels of respect and enthusiasm to every session.91裸聊视频�
Each finalist was nominated by their provincial or multi-sport organization, high school, college or university. The awards selection committee, led by long-serving chair Bernie Pascall, included 91裸聊视频渁 diverse group of highly experienced British Columbia sport leaders and media members.91裸聊视频�
Posted below are all finalists for 2024 Athlete of the Year Awards hosted by Sport BC.
Athlete with a Disability
Yuka Chokyu (Vancouver) 91裸聊视频� Badminton
Bo Hedges (Wonowon) 91裸聊视频� Wheelchair Basketball
Mel Pemble (Victoria) 91裸聊视频� Para Cycling (Track)
Female Coach of the Year
Jane Gumley (Victoria) 91裸聊视频� Rowing (UVIC)
Sarah Hunter (Surrey) 91裸聊视频� Wheelchair Tennis
Keri Moffat (Richmond) - Golf
Male Coach of the Year
Dylan Armstrong (Kamloops) 91裸聊视频� Athletics
Victor Gantsevich (Richmond) 91裸聊视频� Fencing
Graham Thomas (Calgary) 91裸聊视频� Ice Hockey (UBC)
High School Female Athlete of the Year
Amelia Kristen (Vancouver) 91裸聊视频� Athletics (Crofton House)
Keira Pemberton (Langley) 91裸聊视频� Basketball (Walnut Grove)
Eva Ruse (North Vancouver) 91裸聊视频� Basketball and Volleyball (Mulgrave)
High School Male Athlete of the Year
Mark Johnson (Vernon) 91裸聊视频� Football (Vernon Secondary)
Yemane Mulugeta (Surrey) 91裸聊视频� Athletics (L.A. Matheson)
Nash Semeniuk (Kelowna) 91裸聊视频� Basketball and Volleyball (Kelowna Secondary)
Junior Female Athlete of the Year
Lauren Kim (Surrey) 91裸聊视频� Golf
Emmy Lan (Comox) 91裸聊视频� Cycling
Chloe Primerano (North Vancouver) 91裸聊视频� Ice Hockey
Junior Male Athlete of the Year
Nicholas Bennett (Parksville) 91裸聊视频� Para Swimming
Gavin Dodd (Kamloops) 91裸聊视频� Gymnastics
Tyson Philpot (Delta) - Football
Senior Female Athlete of the Year
Gabby Flynn (Burnaby) 91裸聊视频� Gymnastics
Megan Kinna (Maple Ridge) 91裸聊视频� Lacrosse
Camryn Rogers (Richmond) - Athletics
Senior Male Athlete of the Year
Jack Crawford 91裸聊视频� Alpine Skiing
Dylan French (Richmond) 91裸聊视频� Fencing
Ethan Katzberg (Nanaimo) - Athletics
Post Secondary Athlete of the Year
Theo Benedet (North Vancouver) 91裸聊视频� Football (UBC)
Rowan Hamilton (Chilliwack) 91裸聊视频� Athletics (UBC)
Michael Henman (Victoria) 91裸聊视频� Soccer (UNBC)
Team of the Year
BC Female U18 Hockey
TWU Spartans Men91裸聊视频檚 Volleyball
UVIC Vikes Women91裸聊视频檚 Field Hockey
Master Athlete of the Year
Betty Brussel (New Westminster) 91裸聊视频� Swimming
Malindi Elmore (Kelowna) 91裸聊视频� Athletics
Melanie McQuaid (Victoria) - Triathlon
Official of the Year
Shanda Assmus (Vancouver) 91裸聊视频� Rugby
Melanie Stewart (Port Coquitlam) 91裸聊视频� Ringette
Trevor Walmsley (Vancouver) - Karate
