Back row: (l-r) Ryan Fines, James Daly. 3rd row: (l-r) Kevin Monkman, Tom Clasper. 2nd row: (l-r) Jason Darragh, Nicola Little. Front row: (l-r) Heather Tataryn, Dennis Hrycaiko.

2016 Coaching Manitoba Impact Awards

In a morning filled with stories of leadership, dedication, and outstanding service, the 2016 Coaching Manitoba IMPACT Awards honoured the contributions and achievements of some of the very best in the Manitoba coaching community.

This year’s award winners are:

Vince Leah Memorial Award (Fundamentals Category)
Ryan Fines, Baseball - Stonewall

Dr. Jack Hunt Memorial Award (Learn to Train/Train to Train Category)
Brent Lohmer, Multi-Sport/Special Olympics Powerlifting - Winnipeg

Peter Williamson Memorial Award (Train to Compete/Train to Win Category)
Tom Clasper, Curling - Winnipeg

Peter Dick Award (School System Category)
Jason Darragh & Heather Tataryn, Basketball - Teulon
 
Global News Active for Life Coach
James Daly, Winnipeg - Athletics
 
Investors Group Coach Developer Award
Dennis Hrycaiko - Winnipeg

The Manitoba Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Council recognized the winners of the 2015 Manitoba Aboriginal Coaching Awards. Congratulations to Kevin Monkman (Hockey) and Nicola Little (Softball)

2016 Night of Champions

Each year, Sport Manitoba’s annual Night of Champions presented by Manitoba Chicken Producers celebrates sports excellence in Manitoba. There was plenty to celebrate on Saturday night as athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and Hall of Fame inductees were recognized for their remarkable achievements in amateur sport in our province.

Announcing this Year's Winners

Manitoba Chicken Junior Female Athlete of the Year 
Isabela Onyshko, Gymnastics  

Manitoba Chicken Junior Male Athlete of the Year
Travis Sanheim, Hockey 

Calm Air Junior Team of the Year
Team Calvert, Curling

IMPACT Female Coach of the Year presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Laurie Henderson – Gymnastics 
*Onyshko’s coach

IMPACT Male Coach of the Year presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
Tom Clasper, Curling
*Team Calvert’s coach

OPIN Official of the Year
Sandra Kirby, Rowing

Outstanding Volunteers
Bill Finch, Softball

Manitoba Aboriginal Female Athlete of the Year 
Sierra Halldorson, Soccer

Manitoba Aboriginal Male Athlete of the Year
Malachi Leclerc, Water Polo

Manitoba Aboriginal Female Volunteer of the Year
Chelsea McKay – Cross Lake First Nation

Manitoba Aboriginal Male Volunteer of the Year 
Maurice Meeches – Long Plain First Nation