NEZ Annual Awards Banquet
NEZ Sports Council – 2023 Banquet.
On November 18, 2023 Northeast Zone Sports Council hosted their annual Awards Banquet at the Kingsway Legion celebrating 54 years. Over two hundred guests enjoyed a great evening celebrating the achievements of the volunteers at NEZ Sports.
The Award Recipients:
| SPORTS COUNCIL: | |
| Lifetime Member Award | Terry & Heather Fulmer |
| Dedicated Worker of the Year | Sean Vigneau |
| Presidents’ Award | Chris Chelmick |
| Presidents’ Award | Dylan Thomas |
| BASEBALL AWARDS: | |
| Junior Umpire of the Year | Samuel Fehr |
| Senior Umpire of the Year | Dylan Swyers |
| Coach of the Year | Bryan Bartman |
| Padres Coach of the Year | John Broderick |
| Volunteer Appreciation Award | Charles Winegarden |
| Directors’ Award | Derek Dallorto |
| Derek Swabb Memorial Award | Daniel Neary |
| Derek Swabb Memorial Award | Jocelyn Winegarden |
| HOCKEY AWARDS: | |
| Executive Member of the Year | Edd Patenaude |
| Volunteer Appreciation Award | Jordyn London |
| Coach of the Year | Dante Naccarato – NE401 |
| Coach of the Year | Sam Stampe – NE401 |
| Coach of the Year | Nick Lindsay – NE401 |
| Junior Official of the Year | Kaleb Cherrett |
| Senior Official of the Year | Maninder Dhaliwal |
| Referee Sportsmanship Award | Justin Arnold |
| Area Council 17 – U18 Team of the Year | NE701 – Coach Ali Shamseldine |
| Area Council 17 – U18 Team of the Year | NE701 – Coach Ray Benik |
| Area Council 17 – U18 Team of the Year | NE701 – Coach Riley Thornton |
| Area Council 17 – U18 Team of the Year | NE701 – Coach Dale Harrison |
| Team Award for Best Conduct & Greatest Desire | NE301 U9 Team – Coach Doug Jones |
| Directors’ Award | LisaTellefson |
| Derek Swabb Memorial Award | Elliott Tomlinson |
Donations for the 2023 silent auction have been gratefully received from:
| NEZ Kids Gift Pack | NEZ Sports |
| Bauer Hockey Helmet | NEZ Hockey |
| NEZ Kids Gift Pack | NEZ Sports |
| Bronze Batter | Wally Footz |
| Bauer Lightweight Jacket & Pants | NEZ Hockey |
| Grey Crochet Bag | Susan Chute |
| Google Mini Nest | Don & Denise Buhay |
| Green & Cream Crochet Bag | Susan Chute |
| Stormtech Microfleece Vest | Don & Denise Buhay |
| M&M Foods $25.00 Gift Card | Denise & Don Buhay |
| Thankful For Family Photo Frame | Lorraine Jex |
| Luxury Knit Throw | Lorraine Jex |
| Baseball Glove Relace/Repair | Dave Ball |
| Log Cabin Bird House | Dave Ball |
| Stormtech 1/4 Zip Jacket | NEZ Sports |
| Baby Blanket & Hat | Susan Chute |
| City of Edmonton Blanket | Councillor Karen Principe |
| Winter Solitude Picture | Councillor Karen Principe |
| Bauer Jr. Hockey Stick | NEZ Hockey |
| NEZ Elevate Jacket | NEZ Sports |
| Stormtech Winter Coat & Cap | Matco Moving |
| Nerf Power Blast Baseball Bat | Tate Clifford |
| Framed “Dock” Picture | Jocelyn Wiens |
| “Keep Calm & Wine On” Sign | Jocelyn Wiens |
| Hand Carved Walking Stick | Dave Ball |
| Wind Chimes | Dave Ball |
| Ladder Toss Game | Bill Henderson |
| Stadium Seat, Blanket & Thermal Mug | NEZ Sports |
| “Edmonton” Framed Picture & Glasses | MLA Heather Sweet |
| Marble Knife Block Set | Doris & Jack Astill |
| Dinner & A Movie Gift Cards | Jack & Doris Astill |
| GFL Cooler, Water Bottle, Shirt & Cap | Brad Nalesnik |
| Michael Saunders Signed Baseball | Chris Chelmick |
| ESA Concert CD & Edmonton Blanket | CouncillorAnne Stevenson |
| Coffee Gift Basket | K & L International |
| White Ridge Jackets | K & L International |
| Soda Stream “Terra” | Marvin & Kerry Heise |
| Kate Spade Purse Set | NEZ Sports |
| Crochet Blanket – Black & White | Pat Moffat |
| Thule Back Pack | Racks for Cars |
| Thule Back Pack | Racks for Cars |
| Salt & Pepper Milles | Kerry & Marvin Heise |
| Soda Stream “Fizzi” | Marvin & Kerry Heise |
| Popcorn Popper | Kerry & Marvin Heise |
| Rockstar Energy LED Sign | Neil Brown |
| Maple Leaf Gift Pack | Maple Leaf Athletic Club |
| Rockstar Energy Hoodie & T-Shirt | Neil Brown |
| Rockstar Energy Clock | Neil Brown |
| Rockstar Energy Skate Board | Neil Brown |
| Big Rock Brewery Cooler Bag & Beer | Neil Brown |
| Bubly Bucket & Drinks | Neil Brown |
| Wine Kit & Wine | NEZ Sports |
| Exel Giftpack: shirt, knife, golf balls | Exel Systems |
| Pair of Thermal Mugs | Powerplay Sports |
| Pair of Thermal Mugs | Powerplay Sports |
| White Ridge Jacket – Youth Medium | Powerplay Sports |
| The Book of Joe – Baseball Book | Kim Houlihan |
| The Greatest Comeback – Hockey Book | Kim Houlihan |
| Oilers vs Hurricanes – Dec 6 Game | Elite Promotional |
| Christmas Earring | Elite Promotional |
| Baseball Earrings | Jocelyn Stone |
| Cattail Crossing – 4 Green Fees/2 Carts | Elite Promotional |
| “Frog” Kids Bike | Allsports & Cycle |
| “Home & Away” Movie Kit | Braves |
| “Frog” Bike | Allsports & Cycle |
| Softball Picture | Susan Chute |
Save the date for the 2024 banquet on November 16, 2024