Field Hockey BC Volunteer Recognition Award Winners 2007
A primary reason for arranging this years BBQ was to provide Field Hockey BC with the opportunity to recognise members of our community who have contributed endless hours of time and energy to assist the Association in delivering extended opportunities to those involved with field hockey in BC. We hope that the following awards go some way to expressing our gratitude for the difference you make to our sport.
Jane Kozniuk
Jane is recognised as one of Field Hockey BC’s voluntary recognition award winners. The time, energy, enthusiasm and professionalism Jane has brought to assisting the Field Hockey BC staff has been considerable, whether it be program, tournament or development related. In some small way we hope the following award expresses our gratitude for your contribution to the development of field hockey in BC.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Jane
Pat Hall
Pat has been the heart of field hockey in Victoria for as long as most of us can remember. If there is an event, tournament or program to be organised, you know that Pat will be overseeing at least one aspect of its delivery, if not more! A constant source of support for field hockey across the province, it is our pleasure to recognise Pat as one of our Voluntary Recognition Award Winners.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Pat
Some would say the annual tournament calendar for field hockey is really quite a daunting prospect but management of this calendar of events is made that much easier by the endless enthusiasm and time the following award winners bring to professional nature of Tournament Direction.
Brenda Rushton
Brenda always has a smile on her face bringing a sense of enjoyment as well as professionalism to the art of tournament direction. It is safe to say that we are extremely fortunate in BC to have so many dedicated technical leaders willing to direct operations at tournaments, rain or shine. Brenda has assisted Field Hockey BC with our high performance tournaments, club championships, invitational tournaments, can-am challenges as well as junior and senior national championship hosting. Brenda recently assisted with the technical direction at the Canada/Chile series here in Vancouver and is BC’s nomination for technical judge at the forthcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria next year. This award represents our gratitude for all you have done and continue to do for field hockey in BC.
Award presented by Sue Jameson to Brenda
Sue Robertson
There cannot be many tournaments in BC, whether Club, School or Provincial based, that you do not see Sue Robertson directing operations in some form or another. A constant support for Sue Jameson in the Field Hockey BC office, Sue continues to officiate at high performance championships, club championships, high school championships as well as junior and senior national championship hosting. No award can express enough our thanks for the time and energy given to ensuring the field hockey events calendar is always such a success.
Award presented by Sue Jameson to Sue
Sue Jameson
It would be a significant challenge to find any field hockey event that does not owe some gratitude to Sue Jameson. Sue has been involved as a volunteer with the BC Womens Field Hockey Federation and now Field Hockey BC for the last 25 years. Sue agreed to be part of the staff team at Field Hockey BC following amalgamation and her expertise and professionalism have been essential to the ongoing development of the Association. It is difficult to sum up Sue’s contribution in so few lines so without further ado, it is an absolute pleasure to announce Sue as a voluntary recognition award winner for 2007.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Sue
Carolyn Gillespie
Carolyn is the heart of field hockey in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley. She is the Zone representative for the North Okanagan, Regional Head Coach for the North Okanagan and a long standing member of Field Hockey BC’s Executive. An organiser, administrator, coach and manager for our Regional Program and beyond, Field Hockey BC owes a significant debt of gratitude to Carolyn for all she does to benefit our sport. We hope that this award goes some way to expressing our thanks for the time and energy devoted to raising the profile of field hockey in the Okanagan Valley.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Carolyn
Yvonne Anderson
Yvonne has been instrumental in making so many events and programs a success for Field Hockey BC and Cowichan Field Hockey Club. An instrumental part in ensuring the Ferriera Field is the superb facility it is today, Yvonne was the first to campaign for the right to host BC High Performance tournaments and National Championships at Ferriera Field, and in partnership with Les Mann and her committee members made each event a tremendous success. Yvonne continues to direct the BC Women’s Junior Indoor Championships in Cowichan and is yet another constant volunteer as a technical official for numerous tournaments. Last year Field Hockey BC tried and failed to convince Yvonne to nominate herself as the zone award winner for the mid island she represents; this year we are pleased to be able to recognise her significant contribution through these new awards. It is once again a pleasure to announce Yvonne as a voluntary recognition award winner for 2007.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Yvonne
Patrick Oswald
Patrick is as enthusiastic a field hockey supporter as one is ever likely to meet. A member of Field Hockey BC’s Executive for the last two years, Patrick has been instrumental in driving the Men’s program and making the ‘elite’ program for boys a reality. But it is the support, time and energy that Patrick brings to everything field hockey orientated that sets him apart. Patrick has been a Director, Manager and logistical Organiser for all men’s programs and events and continues to give his time despite recently stepping down as a Board Director. Patrick, we hope that this award goes some way to expressing our gratitude for all that you do.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Patrick
John Sacre
John has been instrumental to the development of the provincial men’s program. Recognised last year in a coaching capacity, John has continued this year, developing the boys program and mentoring coaches as part of the Coach Education and Mentorship Program. John’s dedication and organisation have also been recognised on the National stage with his recent appointment as the Men’s Junior National Development Coach. Despite this appointment, John continues to give back to the sport in BC and it is fitting that he be recognised as a voluntary contribution award winner.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to John
Sue Demuynck
Sue has been involved with the BC Women’s Field Hockey Federation and now Field Hockey BC for as long as long as one can remember. A passionate supporter for all aspects of our sport, Sue is a current Board Director who enjoys, although she may not always admit it, taking on the additional roles of manager, technical director and administrator for numerous programs and events. The Association is extremely fortunate to have such a passionate individual volunteering her time to present opportunities to all involved in field hockey. Please accept this award as thanks for all that you do.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Sue
Les Mann
Les personifies field hockey in Cowichan, passionate and committed to see the best possible opportunities presented to athletes, coaches and officials. Les lead the development and ongoing design modifications for the Ferriera field and alongside Yvonne Anderson has been instrumental in the success of provincial and national championships hosted in Cowichan over the last two years. Les unfortunately cannot be with us this evening but we have asked Yvonne Anderson to accept this award on his behalf and pass on our appreciation.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Yvonne Anderson
Linda Jones
Linda has been a significant force in promoting officials development in BC for many years. Since amalgamation Linda has assisted the Field Hockey BC staff in leading umpire’s clinics, junior official development workshops and refresher courses across the lower mainland. Linda has been the first to volunteer her time to assist with the organisation of officials for events and for the delivery of official assessments. On behalf of the Association and its staff, our thanks for everything you have done and for your continued support of officiating in BC and Canada.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Linda
Kim Eagle
Kim consistently gives of her time as a course conductor for official development, an assessor at provincial and national tournaments and as a learning facilitator for both course conductors and assessors. At a time when the development of officials, assessors and course conductors is essential in the province, Kim is the first to step forward and offer her expertise. Field Hockey BC would like recognise her commitment by naming her as an award winner this evening. Kim is unable to be with us tonight but accepting the award on her behalf is Linda Jones.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Linda Jones (on behalf of Kim)
Gail Wilson and Eric Broom
Award winners Gail and Eric have been voluntary consultants over the past year for Field Hockey BC’s Coach Education and Mentorship program. Agreeing core content, designing presentation material, delivering workshops and determining future areas for delivery has resulted in an extremely beneficial program delivered for the first time in 2006/2007. Field Hockey BC also recognises the contribution Eric and Gail have made to coach education as part of the NCCP Program. Eric continues to deliver theory courses at all levels and Gail recently received certification as a master learning facilitator for the new Community Coach Award in BC. Both are committed to furthering coach education in BC through these programs and NCCP Opportunities. On behalf of Eric and Gail, Mark Saunders has agreed to accept the awards on their behalf.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Mark Saunders (on behalf of Gail and Eric)
Marg Evans
This award recipient has been the Vancouver, Zone 5A representative for several years, working tirelessly for the development of women’s field hockey within Vancouver, as well as working closely with the High Performance Zone and Regional Programs. These past 2 years, Marg has offered her guidance and support for Vancouver coaches, athletes and FHBC staff in their pursuit of excellence in hockey. Today we honour her for her contributions to our community, and thank-her for her dedication as she steps down from her role.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Tyla Flexman (on behalf of Marg)
Cindy Sacre
As zone representative for Fraser South, 3B, Cindy has contributed significantly to club development for women, and has been an excellent liaison and Manager for the Fraser South Under 14 High Performance Program. A consistent and dedicated volunteer, we sincerely thank Cindy for her time and continued support of field hockey locally and provincially.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Cindy
Celia Plottel
As I’m sure you all know Celia is the administrative force behind the Vancouver Hawks Club, however, Celia is the first to assist the Field Hockey BC staff in so many different operational levels. Whether it be turf allocations and program alterations to accommodate provincial and regional opportunites, or voluntary time to assist with tournaments and program logistics, or umpiring scheduling, facility development and/or league development; Celia is always willing to give of her time and the Association and staff owe a debt of gratitude for all that Celia does. Celia is currently dragon boat racing and has nominated Patrick Oswald to accept this award on her behalf.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Patrick Oswald (on behalf of Celia)
Deneen Asano
As representative for Zone 4, Deneen has almost single handedly managed her region for the last two years. An excellent manager and coach, Deneen continues to devote her time and energy to the development of girl’s field hockey for the Burnaby Club and her Zone. Deneen also volunteers to coordinate the U12 girl’s festival on behalf of Field Hockey BC each year, a festival involving over 30 teams and 400 juniors. We sincerely thank her for her dedication to our sport at both the club and provincial level.
Award presented by Madge Johnson to Judy Melton (on behalf of Deneen)