Annual Awards

Athlete of the year is open to all BC wheelchair basketball members that self-identify as either a man or a woman, and gender expansive people. Nominees in this category should have demonstrated outstanding dedication to training and/or personal performance during the year and continued to show commitment to wheelchair basketball.
Two nominees will be chosen for this award. 

Given the limited playing opportunities in 2021, athletes may not have been able to play the game to its’ fullest, but have continued to strive to better themselves and their game and strive for personal and athletic growth.

Open Age Category

*Not to be awarded in 2020
Any BC wheelchair basketball athlete under 19 years of age. Commitment and enthusiasm over performance should be the focus of this award.

Any coach who has resided in BC for the past year and has been responsible for coaching at any level of competition.

Nominees in this category should demonstrate commitment and dedication in coaching wheelchair basketball athletes.

Any BC resident who has volunteered their time in support of the development of Wheelchair Basketball in BC.

Any individual, organization or business that has made a significant impact on the on-going work and sustainability of BCWBS through this challenging year, by either a new contribution or partnership or the continued support and partnership from previous years.  

This support can be both financially, in kind services or time given. Overall, supporting wheelchair basketball and allowing us to be relevant as we continue to develop in BC.

*Not to be awarded in 2020

Any individual who best displays MJ's dedication to sport and training, leadership, and competitive drive. MJ was one of our most dedicated athletes who passed away in 2011. MJ had a great competitive spirit and was a great leader in our community.

*Not to be awarded in 2020

Any individual whose love of wheelchair basketball has been demonstrated through his or her sportsmanship, mentorship, on and off the court and as a general ambassador of the game.This award is presented in honor of Kenny Hall who was a big part of BCWBS community and passed away in 2013.

Any individual who has positively impacted the Let’s Play program. This could be but is not limited to: A Let’s Play sport chair recipient, volunteer, teacher, physiotherapist, coach, parents, community leader or organization. 

The Let's Play Vision: Everychild in BC with a mobility related physical disability has a healthy and happy start to being physically active.

Push The Game Recognition Award was presented for the first time in 2020!

In this category, BCWBS will be accepting nominations from our membership for stories that showcase an individual, a family, or a corporation/foundation, who has shown resilience, dedication to their community, or has been creative in their quest to be and do better this past year, and has inspired others in an impactful manner.

*Not to be awarded in 2020, 2021

Any individual, under 12 years of age, who positively embodies the Spirit of Let's Play. This award will be presented to someone who inspires other to be active in their community and who embraces the motto, of Shreve-Hein, with the belief that you "Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits."