By Nolan Kowal, Sport Performance Specialist
Celebrating coaching excellence in Manitoba
Manitoba coaches were honoured for their achievements in sport, leadership, personal development, and coaching effectiveness at the 2019 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards presented by Club Regent Casino & Event Centre on April 13.
“Coaches create the foundation for excellence in sport as they work tirelessly to build the next generation of leaders and grow our amateur sport programs. It’s our honour to celebrate these community leaders and their outstanding contributions over their careers,” said Jeff Hnatiuk, President and CEO, Sport Manitoba.
The awards reflect the contributions and achievements the coach has made to sport and athletes over their coaching careers. The 2019 Coaching Manitoba Impact Award winners presented by Club Regent Casino & Event Centre are:
Vince Leah Memorial Award – Fundamentals
June Mosiondz – Special Olympics Multi-Sport – Swan River
Konica Minolta Dr. Jack Hunt Memorial Award – Learn to Train/Train to Train
Bonita Martens – Gymnastics /Trampoline – Grunthal
Peter Williamson Memorial Award – Train to Compete/Train to Win
Andrew Tough – Athletics – Winnipeg
Peter Dick Award – School System
Stephen Rebizant – Soccer – Steinbach
Global News Active for Life Award
Darryl Ludwig – Special Olympics – Winnipeg
Group Community Coach Developer Award
Sheldon Reynolds – Winnipeg
Female Coach of the Year
Bonita Martens – Artistic Gymnastics/Trampoline
Male Coach of the Year
Andrew Tough – Athletics
Sport Manitoba also honoured coaches from across Manitoba who coached at international events the previous year as well as individuals who have been coaching a minimum of 25 years in the province.
Years of Service Recognition Certificate Recipients
Gregory Bouchard – Softball
Lee Carter – Volleyball
Shelley Ganske – Artistic Swimming
Jon Goossen – Basketball
Jennifer How – Basketball
Adam Khan – Basketball
Leisha Strachan – Baton
Grant Wilson – Volleyball
Ed Zalusky – Volleyball
Coaching at an International Event Recognition Certificate Recipients
Stephen Fedus – Football
Cole Grant – Water Ski Wakeboard
Chantal Larocque – Ball Hockey
Dallas Ludwick – Diving
Kevin Marchuk – BallHockey
Larry McKay – Volleyball
Kirby Schepp – Basketball
Shane Smith – Volleyball
Janine Stephens – Rowing
Leisha Strachan – Baton
Jeff Stoughton – Curling
Michele Sung – Basketball
