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On Sunday, October 22, Sports Oakville returned to Town Hall to host the 14th annual Sports Oakville Awards ceremony to celebrate and acknowledge the hard workers in each sports club on and off the field.
The award ceremony is to highlight the people in the Oakville sports community who showen dedication, perseverance, their achievements and more of not only the athletes, but the coaches, volunteers, and teams.
"The real testament to Oakville’s passion for sport and recreation, however, is the vast range of organized activities that Oakville’s sport community offers—such as gymnastics, baseball, cricket, swimming, soccer, speed skating, hockey, track and field, and volleyball—to name a few!” said Gary Hudson, President of Sport Oakville.
"For the most part, these local sports groups are, and continue to be, volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organizations which provide opportunities for participants, young and old, of varying abilities, to learn and develop skills, sportsmanship, and good citizenship, and to make new friendships—all which are part of maintaining a healthy active life."
At this year's award ceremony, Sports Oakville welcomed three new clubs into its organization. Agalateya Sports Club, MusFit, and the Oakville Titans Football Club. Mayor Rob Burton and Ward 6 Town and Regional Councillor Tom Adams were in attendance at the award ceremony as well.
Chris Mei, who returns this year as the master of ceremonies, brought an electric atmosphere to the awards ceremony that filled the room with laughter as he spoke of the accomplishments of the athletes, volunteers and coaches who received an award.
"I feel excited and happy that I'm acknowledged about it (her achievements) and I was very happy that I got to accomplish those and that the Town of Oakville knows that too (of her achievements)," says 15-year-old Gabrielle Black, who received an athlete award at the ceremony.
"Sport Oakville committed itself to create the Sports Recognition Awards that would recognize and celebrate the excellence, perseverance and dedication of our athletes, teams, coaches, and volunteers in the area of sport development, performance, and contribution to this community," sid Hudson.
Below is a full list of the 2023 Sport Oakville Award winners by the sports club:
Mohammed El Sayed – Athlete Award
Mariam Miri – Coach Award
Walid Belal – Volunteer Award
Agalateya Angry Birds Volleyball Team – Team Award
Freya White – Athlete Award
Rosie White – Athlete Award
Chloe Bryer – Athlete Award
Massimo Montanari – Coach Award
Jennifer Bryer – Volunteer Award
U14 Womens Canoe Fours Team (C4) – Team Award
Alexia Cornea – Athlete Award
Lakeside U16 Ishilangu – Team Award
Baraa Fattal – Coach Award
Humza Ali – Coach Award
Shahab Khan – Coach Award
Katie Cosgriffe – Athlete Award
Chris Caloian – Coach Award
Libby Kalman – Volunteer Award
Saumya Bhatt – Athlete Award
Shaurya Deswal – Athlete Award
Suresh Nair – Volunteer Award
Gabrielle Black – Athlete Award
Olena Yermolchuk – Coach Award
Melanie Provost – Volunteer Award
Oakville Hornets Girls Hockey Association
Kevin Kemp – Coach Award
Mark Thompson – Volunteer Award
Oakville Hornets U11AA Team – Team Award
Richard Luren – Coach Award
Derek O’Reilley – Coach Award
Jeffrey Lin – Volunteer Award
Minor 10U Whitecaps All-Star Team – Team Award
Oakville Minor Baseball Association
Bryan Rock – Coach Award
Kenny Price – Coach Award
Michael Auret – Coach Award
Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association
Ryan Miehm – Coach Award
Adam Findlay – Volunteer Award
U9 Oakville Hawks Spring Field and Box Team – Team Award
Lauren Caringi – Volunteer Award
Sebastian Comella – Volunteer Award
William Bigler – Athlete Award
Nancy Jarvis – Volunteer Award
Jasmina Sosic – Athlete Award
Taj Moore – Athlete Award
Joshua Villa – Coach Award
Greg Norkett – Volunteer Award
GU14 OPDL – Team Award
Ryan Chen – Athlete Award
Allan Moss – Volunteer Award
Sharon DeVellis – Coach Award
Oakville Ontario Winter Games Team – Team Award
Paul Weglicki – Coach Award
Kim Tassone – Volunteer Award
Brent Kilborn – Volunteer Award
Oakville Thunder Volleyball Club
Wayne Chew – Coach Award
Lucy Cerontola – Volunteer Award
Jazmine Desrochers – Athlete Award
Carlie Dixon – Coach Award
Jane Moran – Volunteer Award
Edge Juvenile Synchronized Skating Team – Team Award
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Congratulations to all of the winners!
