NEZ Annual Awards Banquet
NEZ Sports Council held their 48th Annual Awards Banquet on November 4, 2017 at the Kingsway Legion. 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:
| NEZ SPORTS COUNCIL | |
| LIFETIME MEMBER | Susan Chute |
| SPORTS DIRECTOR | Tony Fuller |
| DEDICATED WORKER | Jennifer Chute |
| PRESIDENT’S AWARD | Amy London |
| SOFTBALL | |
| ROOKIE COACH | Darylanne Hamelin |
| EXPERIENCED COACH | Charlotte Wells |
| UMPIRE APPRECIATION | Brent Tyson |
| VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | Sarah Mock |
| HOCKEY | |
| EXECUTIVE MEMBER | Greg Terry, Midget Director |
| SPORTS DIRECTOR | Jeff Bernard, Eagles PW & Atom |
| COACH OF THE YEAR | NE150 Bantam Chaos – Nick Clayton |
| JR. OFFICIAL | Ashton Tremblay |
| REFEREE SPORTSMANSHIP | Conor Filipchuk |
| AREA 17 MIDGET TEAM AWARD | NE155 Midget 5/Tremblay |
| BEST CONDUCT/DESIRE | NE201 Eagles Novice 2/Andre Richard |
| DIRECTOR’S AWARD | Carlos Vieira |
| SWABB MEMORIAL AWARD | Benjamin Ferguson |
| JOSH ATTWELL AWARD | Joshua Lenz |
| BASEBALL | |
| JR. UMPIRE | Brendan Hossinger |
| COACH OF THE YEAR | AJ Fehr |
| AA/AAA COACH | Chris Davie |
| SPORTS DIRECTOR | Clint Felkar |
| VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION | Nadine Parke |
| DIRECTOR’S AWARD | Perry Michetti |
| SWABB MEMORIAL AWARD | Ethan Stoley |
Over $4500.00 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.
| Mopar Coffee Mug & Cap | St. Albert Dodge (Jim Depner) |
| Routee 66 Framed Picture | St. Albert Dodge (Jim Depner) |
| China Mugs in Flower Box | Castledowns Bingo |
| Decorative Lamp & Bag | Castledowns Bingo |
| Oral B Rechargeable Toothbrush | Zenith Dental (Lisa Tellefson) |
| Picnic Backpack | Hon. Deron Bilous, MLA |
| Braves Golf Shirt | Braves |
| Braves Golf Shirt | Braves |
| Braves Hoodie | Braves |
| Fishing Knife Set | Mike & Irene Sokoluk |
| $25.00 Gift Certificate | Boston Pizza Fort Road |
| $25.00 Gift Certificate | Boston Pizza Fort Road |
| Book Basket | Chris Nielson, MLA |
| Silk Scarf & Golf Balls | Councillor Bev Esslinger |
| Gold Stem Wine Glasses | Doris Astill |
| Xmas Tree & Truck Cookie Jar | Doris Astill |
| City of Edmonton Glasses | Councillor Aaron Paquette |
| Edmonton Queen Art Picture | Mayor Don Iveson |
| Wine Glasses | Nicole Goehring, MLA |
| Gift Basket | Richard Nalesnik |
| Scarf & Windbreaker | Softball Alberta |
| 200 AirMiles, Mug & Jacket | GFL (Brad Nalesnik) |
| 200 AirMiles, Water Bottle & Jacket | GFL (Brad Nalesnik) |
| First Aid Kit | NEZ Sports Council |
| Golf Shirts | Softball Alberta |
| Glass Book Ends – Dogs | Crystal Feader |
| Glass Book Ends – Dogs | Crystal Feader |
| Glass Book Ends – Horses | Crystal Feader |
| $25.00 Gift Certificate | Stawnichy’s Sausage House |
| $25.00 Gift Certificate | Stawnichy’s Sausage House |
| Roadrunner Jersey | Dave Ball |
| CCM Jacket | Dave Ball |
| Angels Baseball Jersey | Dave Ball |
| Movie Night | Jack & Doris Astill |
| $50.00 Tony Romas Gift Card | Jack & Doris Astill |
| Goldschlager Gift Set | Doris Astill |
| Chefs’ Table Experience | Earls Restaurant Clareview |
| Duracell Safety Armbands | |
| Hoodie & Cap | Baseball Alberta |
| $25.00 Gift Certificate | Widynowski’s Sausage House |
| $25.00 Gift Certificate | Widynowski’s Sausage House |
| NEZ Blanket | NEZ Sports Council |
| Jacket | NEZ Sports Council |
| Splatter Party | Lisa Tellefson |
| Rockstar Bundle | Neil Brown |
| Leon Draistal / Oiler Flag | Neil Brown |
| Leon Draistal / Oiler Flag | Neil Brown |
| Pepsi Bundle – Chalkboard, Football | Neil Brown |
| Aquafina Umbrella & Motts Ceasar Tray | Neil Brown |
| $50.00 Famosa Gift Card | Tanya Palmowski |
| $50.00 Famosa Gift Card | Tanya Palmowski |
| $25.00 Gift Certificate | Boston Pizza – Beverly |
| Oil Kings Night is Suite | Tanya Palmowski |
| Wine/Beer/Spirit Makers Dinner | Tanya Palmowski |
| $50.00 Spafinder Wellness Gift Card | Tanya Palmowski |
| Pottery Mugs | Hon. Brian Mason, MLA |
| Harley Davidson Sign | K&L International-Kevin & Lori Gillrie |
| Hunter Basket | K&L International-Kevin & Lori Gillrie |
| Bottle of Wine & 6 Wine Glasses | Beverly Crest Liquor Store |
| Coors Banquet Glasses | Beverly Crest Liquor Store |
| Bottle Rum & 2 Glasses | Beverly Crest Liquor Store |
| DFI Jacket & Coffee Mug | Maryann Nalesnik |
| DFI Golf Shirt & Knife | Maryann Nalesnik |
| Jacket & Mug | Don & Denise Buhay |
| Golf Shirt, Hat, Gloves & Bag | Don & Denise Buhay |
| Homemade Toques & Neck Warmers | Teresa Ramussen |
| Homemade Dish Cloths | Teresa Ramussen |
| Homemade Dish Cloths | Teresa Ramussen |
| Framed Flower Print | Councillor Tony Caterina |
| Underarmour Duffle Bag | Elite Sportswear |
| Underarmour Backpack | Elite Sportswear |
| 2 Softshell Jackets | Power Play Sports |
| 2 Softshell Jackets | Power Play Sports |
| City of Edmonton Passes | Tanya Palmowski |
| Four AJHL Hockey Tickets | Ray Benik |
| 2 Tickets Opening Night @ L’Uni Theatre | Brent Tyson |
| Liquor Basket | Warriors Athletic Club |
| Hershey Basket | Amanda Taschuk |
| Home Crafted Baseball Sign | Bill & Janet Henderson |
| Home Crafted Softball Sign | Bill & Janet Henderson |
| Eagles Track Suit | Eagles |
| Eagles Jacket | Eagles |
| Leatherman | Stacey Dziwenko |
| Carhartt Vest | Stacey Dziwenko |
| Modine Garage Heater | Rene Attwell |
| Moen Kitchen Faucet | Rene Attwell |
| EcoBee 3 Thermostat | Rene Attwell |
| EcoBee 3 Thermostat – WiFi | Rene Attwell |
| Delta Kitchen Faucet | Rene Attwell |
| Thule Backpack | Racks for Cars – Mike Chipchurra |
| Thule Backpack | Racks for Cars – Mike Chipchurra |
| Bag, Golf Shirt, Toque | Western Hockey League |
| Clear Bag | Jennifer Mulcary |
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 Lem Mundorf and photographer Collin Epp from Free Expression Photographics.
Mark your calendars for the 49th Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction on November 3, 2018.