AWARDS

It is important to honour your Volunteers and Athletes. All names must be submitted by September 13th, 2017. The following is the criteriafor each award:

P.W.S.A. SERVICE AWARD- contact Cathy Bilinski at

•outstanding service toward the success of softball in the Province of Ontario

•current involvement with girls/women’s softball organization/team/league

•should have at least five (5) years of involvement with girls/women’s softball organization/team/league

C.A.S.A.SERVICE AWARD- contact Debbie Malisani at

•contributed to the advancement of minor softball in Canada

•contributed to the physical and mental development of Youth players

•involvement with girls/women’s softball organization/team/league

•past involvement with girls/women’s softball organization/team/league

MINOR COACH OF THE YEAR(U16 and below)- contact Janet Gray-Baker at

•current coach of a P.W.S.A. U16 and below minor team

•minimum of two (2) years as a P.W.S.A. coach

•demonstrate leadership and good sportsmanship

•have knowledge of the game’s rules and fundamentals

•good relationship between coach and players

•not necessarily a championship coach

P.W.S.A. COACH OF THE YEAR (U18 & above)- contact Lynda Turton at

•minimum of five (5) years as a P.W.S.A. coach

•must have a minimum Level 2 /Competition-Introduction, Softball certified

•demonstrate leadership and good sportsmanship

•have knowledge of the game’s rules and fundamentals

•good relationship between coach and players

•not necessarily a championship coach

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD – contact Janet Gray-Baker at

•minimum of five (5) years as a volunteer in women’s softball

•must have been or is involved in Women’s/Girls’ softball. Associated/Affiliated with the P.W.S.A.

ROSE HODGSON AWARD (For service to softball – Above and Beyond) –contact Pat Sparling at

  • must have been a registered player or coach or must have been a registered Association player or coach. (Association – i.e. Fort Erie Minor Ball, Whitby Minor Ball)
  • must have been active for a minimum of five (5) years
  • must have served softball in more than one venue – i.e. Softball Canada, Softball Ontario, PWSA, local Association or Team.
  • must have contributed to improving, or supporting, our game beyond usual expectations
  • must have served softball in an outstanding manner.

SPIRIT AWARD (U12 - Squirt Division)- contactTodd Bannister at

  • overcoming all odds to meet the challenges on and off the diamond with dedication and heart.

DEBBIE DEMOEL SPECIAL VOLUNTEER AWARD (AWARD OF EXCELLENCE) – contact Debbie Malisani at

  • must have been a registered PWSA player/coach or must have been a registered /Association/Umpire/Softball Ontario
    (Association – i.e. Fort Erie Minor Ball, Whitby Minor Ball)
  • must have been active a minimum of five (5) years
  • must have served softball in more than one venue – i.e. also in a local association
  • must have contributed to improving, or supporting, our game beyond usual expectations
  • must have served the growth of softball in an outstanding manner.