Recent Award Winners: 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Qualifiers and Championship events, the OBHA also recognizes numerous individuals with player or volunteer awards at the Gala Awards Banquet held every November. To attend the Gala Awards Banquet, please contact the OBHA office. Listed below are all the awards: |
Five Year Silver Certificates presented to OBHA members who have contributed to the advancement of the association for five consecutive years Ten Year Gold Certificates presented to OBHA members who have contributed to the advancement of the association for ten consecutive years Walter Moncrief Memorial Award presented annually to an individual from the Greater Toronto Area member leagues who displays uncommon dedication to the sport Stephen Nichols Memorial Award presented annually to a player in the Molson Canadian Premier League who most exemplifies the true grit and determination as a role player Referee of the Year presented annually to an OBHA referee in recognition of his/her Outstanding Qualities and Performance as an Official of the Game Girard Award Memorial Gaetanne presented annually to a volunteer from the Minor Provincial Championship host league, whose time and energy was instrumental to the success of their program Joey Panetta Memorial Award presented annually to the Junior aged player from a host centre that contributes a positive attitude, work ethic and sportsmanship that is instrumental to the over all development of his local program Minor Volunteer of the Year presented annually to an individual in recognition of their Outstanding Commitment, Dedication and Contribution to their local house league Steve Rumsey Volunteer of the Year presented annually to an individual in recognition of their Outstanding Commitment, Dedication and Contribution as a Volunteer Member of the OBHA. Minor Male/Female Provincial Athlete of the Year presented to a Minor Athlete in recognition of their Outstanding Performance as a Player at the Provincial Level of Competition Male/Female/Minor Athlete of the Year presented annually to an OBHA Male, Female and Minor Athlete in recognition of their Outstanding Performance as a Player at the Provincial Level of Competition Mens/Womens/Minor Coach of the Year presented annually to an OBHA Mens, Womens and Minors Division Coach in recognition of their Outstanding Level of Excellence in Coaching at the Provincial and National Level of Competition Recognition of Team Canada a commemorative plaque is presented to each member of the team in recognition of the achievement The Team Canada Award presented to a player who exemplifies outstanding performance, exceptional qualities of leadership and sportsmanship to the sport of ball hockey League Executive of the Year presented annually to an individual in recognition of their Outstanding Leadership and Commitment to the Development and Administration of the Game as an OBHA League Executive Presidents Award of Excellence presented to a board member who exemplifies outstanding performance, exceptional qualities of leadership and dedication to the sport of ball hockey Penny Meitz Memorial Award presented to a female participant who exemplifies outstanding performance, exceptional qualities of leadership and dedication to the sport Hall of Fame presented to an individual selected by the OBHA who is enshrined in recognition of their Outstanding Commitment and Contribution throughout the years to the Growth and Development of the Game of Ball Hockey in Ontario either as a player or builder |