Sport NB announces Konica Minolta Sport Awards finalists
31/10/2017
Sport NB announces Konica Minolta Sport Awards finalists
Fredericton, NB - Athletes who have represented New Brunswick throughout the world, coaches who have invested time and effort, and individuals who have volunteered countless hours, corporate supporters and outstanding members of the media were highlighted today, as Sport New Brunswick announced the names of the finalists for the annual Konica Minolta Sport Awards.
“Every year the selection committee has a difficult job in narrowing the field of nominees to our finalists; and this year was no different.” said Darcy McKillop, Chief Executive Officer of Sport NB. “With over 60 nominations the quality of nominees in all categories was higher than it has ever been and the voting very close in all categories. Among our finalists we have athletes of all ages, coaches, officials and volunteers who have been involved at all levels of sport, from grassroots to international competitions.”
The Konica Minolta Sport Awards recognize the accomplishments of New Brunswick’s top athletes, teams, coaches, officials, and volunteers in amateur sport over the past year. “New Brunswick can be very proud off all the people who were nominated,” said McKillop. “These are the types of people who inspire others to be great, and help see the value in sport participation. New Brunswickers can be very proud of these individuals”.
Nominations were submitted by a number of different organizations throughout the Province. Finalists were selected based on their achievements from September 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017. Konica Minolta’s support, as well as the other corporate sponsors - the Westmont Hospitality Group, Boston Pizza, BrunNet, Teed Saunders Doyle & Co and Taylor Printing Group make these awards possible year after year. This year’s awards dinner and ceremony will be held at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre in Saint John on November 25th. Tickets are available by calling Sport NB at (506)451-1320.
The finalists were announced in seven of the twelve categories. They are:
Westmont Hospitality Group Female Athlete of the Year
Shelley Doucet, Quispamsis, Athletics
Brooklyn Douthwright, Riverview, Swimming
Geneviève Lalonde, Moncton, Athletics
Westmont Hospitality Group Male Athlete of the Year
Alex Colpitts, Fredericton, Judo
Alex Hayward, Quispamsis, Wheelchair Basketball
Calvin Ross, Fredericton, Golf
BrunNet Team of the Year
Atlantic Attack (Ringette)
Canada Games Women’s Volleyball
Team NB Boys Golf Team
Boston Pizza Female Coach of the Year
Monette Boudreau-Carroll, Moncton, Volleyball
Stacey Charlton, Apohaqui, Figure Skating
Josée Daigle, Lac Baker, Judo
Boston Pizza Male Coach of the Year
Earl Church, Shediac Cape, Athletics
Shawn McManus, Fredericton, Judo
Louis Melanson, Moncton, Golf
Teed Saunders Doyle & Co Spirit of Sport
Max Arsenault, Rothesay
Veronica Coombes, Shediac Cape
Saint John Warriors U12 Girls Soccer Team
Volunteer Sport Administrator Award
Pauline Cormier, Dieppe, Volleyball
Heather McBriarty, Saint John, Sailing
President’s Award - Female Athlete
Laura Dickinson, Miramichi City, Athletics
Brooklyn Douthwright, Riverview, Swimming
Courtney Sarault, Moncton, Speed Skating
President’s Award – Male Athlete
Max Arsenault, Rothesay, Wheelchair Rugby and Para-Athletics
Jacob LeBlanc, Moncton, Para-Athletics
Chris O’Toole, Hampton, Wrestling
Outstanding Media Coverage
Brad Janes, NB Hoops Report
CBC New Brunswick
Philip Drost, CBC
KONICA MINOLTA SPORTS AWARDS RECIPIENTS:
The following awards will also be presented to the recipients listed below at the Konica Minolta Sport Awards:
Official of the Year
Laurie Hiltz, Oromocto, Golf
Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award
Jeff Jones, Moncton, Wrestling
Corporate Award
Mike’s Bike Shop (Rick Snyder