NEZ Sports Council held their 46th Annual Awards Banquet on November 14, 2015 at the Kingsway Legion. Well over 300 guests attended this annual event to celebrate another successful year of minor sports in northeast Edmonton and to honor the volunteers who make it possible that so many children may participate in baseball, hockey and softball.
Congratulations to this years award recipients:
| BASEBALL | |
| Derek Swabb Memorial Award | Ryley Deckert |
| Junior Umpire Award | Cori Spry |
| Senior Umpire Award | Jordan Chipchura |
| Coach of the Year | John Yaremkowych & Michael Yaremkowych |
| AA Coach of the Year | Ed Patenaude |
| Baseball Director of the Year | Charlene Deckert – Kilkenny |
| Volunteer Appreciation | Brad Bilida |
| Directors’ Award | Anne Trefan |
| HOCKEY | |
| Derek Swabb Memorial Award | Matt Smith |
| Winter Sports Director | Dylan Thomas – Eagles |
| Coach of the Year | Ken Hanson – NE185 Initiation 1 |
| Executive of the Year | Amy & Pat London |
| Junior Official of the Year | Darren Gomms |
| Senior Official of the Year | Bill Clark & Peter Irwin |
| Referee Sportsmanship Award | Mario DeRose |
| Area 17 Midget Team of the Year | NE154 NEZ Midget – Coach Kal Eschuk & |
| Cody Kleparchuk & Brandon Vollweiter | |
| Team Award Best Conduct & | NE204 Eagles Novice 6 – Coach Dale Weaver & |
| Greatest Desire | Kyle Alexander, Kevin King, Jerry Lee, |
| Jason Roberts, Frank Sommer & David Woodley | |
| Josh Atwell Memorial Award | Tristen Brown |
| Directors’ Award | Jammie Reid |
| SOFTBALL | |
| Rookie Coach of the Year | John Broderick – Bannerman T-Ball |
| Volunteer Appreciation Award | Kasey Langstaff |
| Umpire Appreciation Award | Samantha Tyson |
| Directors’ Award | Lorraine Landry |
| SPORTS COUNCIL | |
| Lifetime Member | Darlene Hein |
| Sports Director of the Year | Melissa Chipchura |
| Dedicated Worker of the Year | Jim Fraser |
| Presidents’ Award | Perry Michetti |
Over $5500.00 was raised at the Silent Auction at this years banquet. Thanks to the Nalesnik Family for organizing this annual fundraiser and thank you to everyone who generously donated the auction prizes. The money that was raised will go back into the programs for the kids.
| Honorable Brian Mason | Framed Hockey Picture |
| Honoraable Deron Bilous | Stemless Wine Glasses & Coasters |
| MLA Nicole Goehring | Hockey Crib Board |
| MLA Chris Nielsen | Hockey Crib Board |
| MLA Heather Sweet | Pottery Mugs |
| Mayor Don Iverson | City of Edmonton Glasses |
| Councillor Tony Caterina | Leanna’s Fine Art & Leather Billfold |
| Councillor Bev Esslinger | City of Edmonton Glass Bottle |
| Councillor Ed Gibbons | Framed City of Edmonton Picture |
| Councillor Dave Loken | Curling Rock |
| EFCL | Gift Pack |
| Community Services | Tote, Blanket, Mugs, Coffee |
| All Sports Replay | Hockey Equipment |
| Elite Sportswear | Oil Kings Tickets & Duffle Bag |
| Hockey Edmonton | Hockey Gloves & Neck Protector |
| Softball Alberta | Ponchos, T-shirts & Lunch Tote |
| Brave Raiders | Jacket, Hoodie, Golf Shirt, etc. |
| Eagles | Track Suit, Jacket & Hat |
| Northstars | Conditioning Camp, Hoodie, etc. |
| Maple Leafs | Jacket |
| Warriors | Raffle Basket – Wine & Goodies |
| Ally Cure | Epicure Basket |
| Balloons, Bears & Bouquets | Balloon Arrangements |
| Beverly Crest Liquor Store | Corono Ice Buckets & Goodies |
| Boston Pizza – Beverly | Two $25.00 Gift Certificates |
| Boston Pizza – Fort Road | Two $25.00 Gift Certificates |
| Castledowns Bingo | Carry-on Bag, Watch, Mugs & Goodies |
| Chianti’s Restaurant | Four $25.00 Gift Certificates |
| Domino’s Pizza | 10 Two Topping Pizzas |
| Earls – 50 Street | Chef’s Table Experience |
| Grimshaw Trucking | Oiler Hockey Tickets & Camo Cap |
| K & L International | Wheeled Tote, Winter Jacket & Goodies |
| Kuhlman’s Greenhouse | $25.00 Gift Certificate & Jam/Dip Basket |
| Mayfield Dinner Theatre | Four Tickets for Hair |
| Mundare Sausage House | Four $25.00 Gift Certificates |
| Northern Welders Ltd. | Jacket, Shirt & Hat |
| Northwest Paving | Jacket, Tote, Golf Shirts, Hats & Touques |
| Racks for Cars | Two Thule Backpacks & Dewalt Tool Bag |
| Running Room | Cool Mesh Socks, Fitness Book & Goodies |
| Sobeys – Hollick Kenyon | Gift Basket – Tote, Hat, Men’s Cologne |
| Widnyowski’s Sausage House | $50.00 Gift Certificate |
| Jack & Doris Astill | Two Dinner & A Movie |
| Dave Ball | Oiler Jersey & Golf Pass & Cart for Two |
| Neil Brown | Rockstar Neon Light & Pepsi Cooler Tote |
| Neil Brown | Gatorade Cooler Fridge & Soccer Ball |
| Betty Chmilar | Connor McDavid Oilers Jersey & Oiler Mitts |
| Betty Chmilar | Oil King Tickets, Scarves, Long Sleeve T |
| Bonnie Easton | Tupperware Gift Pack |
| Kim Fulmer | Partylite Gift Basket |
| Bill Henderson | Washer Game Box |
| Kimi Henderson-Peerani | Pearlized Dishes |
| Vic Lazarowich | Bosch Oscillating Tool Kit |
| Paul MacDougall | Windshirt |
| Brad Nalesnik | Stormtech Jacket |
| Tanya Palmowski | Partylite – Elephant Candle Holder |
| Tanya Palmowski | Continental Treat Dinner for Two |
| Joselyn Smith | Eskimo Tickets for Playoff Game |
| Alissa Tremblay | Two Totes & String Backpack |
| Jim & Betsy Turner | Homemade Afghan |
| Brent Tyson | City of Angels Opening Night Tickets |
| NEZ Sports Council | Roller Bag & Goodies |
Thank you to the Executive Members of the NEZ Sports Council and the Baseball, Hockey & Softball Committees and to our member Community Leagues & Athletic Clubs and their Executives and members. Thank you also to our elected Representatives and Governing Bodies for your continued support. And a special thanks to Jerome Bidulka, Lem Mundorf and photographer Collin Epp from Free Expression Photographics.
Mark your calendars for the 47th Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction on November 5, 2016.