Canada Soccer Awards
The Canada Soccer Awards are presented annually at the Canada Soccer Awards Banquet at the Canadian Soccer Association's Annual Meeting of the Members in early May. There are six main Association Awards[1] presented at the banquet alongside the annual Canada Soccer Hall of Fame (non-player) honoured member. These Association Awards may honour administrators, coaches, referees and players.
As part of the Awards Banquet, Canada Soccer also celebrates their annual Canada Soccer Player Awards and Canada Soccer Hall of Fame (Modern Canadian Players category) honoured members, but those award winners are typically announced separately and honoured at home international matches.
At the 2023 Awards Banquet,[2] Canada Soccer honoured Atiba Hutchinson (President's Award), Francine Mérette (Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award), Sylvie Béliveau (Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award), Drew Fischer (Ray Morgan Memorial Award), Dr. Clare Rustad (Brian Budd Award), and John Eatmon (Award of Merit).
Canada Soccer Annual Awards[edit]
President's Award[edit]
The President's Award honours an individual for their outstanding and unique efforts in developing soccer in Canada. The award was first presented in 1993 (and awarded annually with the exception of 2010, 2011, 2020 and 2021).
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 |  Atiba Hutchinson
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| 2022 | Christine Sinclair
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| 2019 | Dr. Dominic Maestracci
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| 2018 | Norm Odinga
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| 2017 |  Alan Churchard
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| 2016 | Kevin Holness
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| 2016 | Percy Hoff
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| 2015 | Richard Labrom
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| 2014 | Les Sinnott
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| 2013 | Brigitte Frot
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| 2009 | Fred Kern
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| 2008 | Ben Lake
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| 2007 | Colin Jose
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| 2006 | Dr. Rudy Gittens
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| 2005 | Bill Hoyle
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| 2004 | George Athanasiou
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| 2003 | Harry Newman
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| 2002 | Brian Avey
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| 2001 | Gary Gentile
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| 2000 | Jim Ellis
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| 1999 | Dorothy Hickey
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| 1998 | Lorraine Miller
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| 1997 | Sam Donaghey
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| 1996 | Mike Illich
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| 1995 | Walter Sieber
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| 1994 | Richard Forrester
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| 1993 | Dave Fryatt
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Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award[edit]
The Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award "honours an individual for their outstanding service and overall contribution in refereeing, coaching, playing or administration".[1] The award was named in honour of the late Aubrey Sanford.
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Francine Mérette
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| 2022 | Maeve Glass
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| 2019 | Dick Howard
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| 2018 | Bob Sawtell
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| 2017 | Roger Barnes
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| 2015 | Andy Sharpe
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| 2014 | Dr. Ed Johnson
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| 2013 | George Athanasiou
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| 2012 | Terry Quinn
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| 2011 | Pasquale Cifarelli
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| 2010 | Adrian Newman
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| 2009 | Angus Barrett
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| 2009 | Vincent Ursini
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| 2007 | Les Wilkinson
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| 2006 | Lorraine Miller
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| 2005 | Craig Forrest
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| 2004 | Dino Madonis
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| 2003 | Gary Sampley
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| 2002 | Geri Donnelly
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| 2001 | Randy Samuel
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| 2000 | Les Wilson
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| 1999 | Dr. Rudy Gittens
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| 1998 | Bruce Wilson
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| 1997 | Jim Fleming
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| 1996 | Tony Waiters
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| 1995 | Dino Soupliotis
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| 1994 | Eric King
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| 1993 | Dr. Fred Stambrook
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| 1992 | Tony Evangelista
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| 1991 | Sam Donaghey
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| 1990 | Ben Lake
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| 1989 | Dave Fryatt
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| 1987 | Dr. Tom Fried
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| 1986 | Bill Stirling
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Ray Morgan Memorial Award[edit]
The Ray Morgan Memorial Award honours referees that show progress at the national and international levels. The award was first presented in 1980 (and awarded annually with the exception of 1988, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2020, 2021). The award was named in honour of the late Ray Morgan.
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Drew Fischer
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| 2022 | Drew Fischer
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| 2019 | Joe Fletcher
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| 2018 | Dave Gantar
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| 2017 | Carol Anne Chénard
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| 2016 | Suzanne Morisset
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| 2015 | Marie-Josée Charbonneau
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| 2014 | Marie-Soleil Beaudoin
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| 2013 | Silviu Petrescu
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| 2012 | Joe Fletcher
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| 2011 | Philippe Brière
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| 2010 | Paul Ward
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| 2009 | Carol Anne Chénard
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| 2008 | Denise Robinson
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| 2007 | Hu Liu
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| 2002 | Mauricio Navarro
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| 2001 | William Laidlaw
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| 1999 | Jose Farias
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| 1998 | John Nielsen
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| 1996 | Hector Vergara
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| 1995 | Sonia Denoncourt
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| 1994 | Mike Seifert
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| 1992 | Gord Arrowsmith
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| 1991 | Bob Sawtell
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| 1990 | John Meachin
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| 1989 | Ernest Foote
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| 1987 | Derek Douglas
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| 1986 | Robert Allen
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| 1985 | John Meachin
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| 1984 | Ilio Matos
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| 1983 | Dante Maglio
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| 1982 | Tony Evangelista
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| 1981 | Ben Fusco
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| 1980 | Werner Winsemann
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Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award[edit]
The Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award "honours a person’s overall contributions to coaching in Canada for a minimum of 20 years".[1] The award was first presented in 2022. The award was named in honour of the late Tony Waiters.[3]
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Sylvie Béliveau
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| 2022 | Gary Miller
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Brian Budd Award[edit]
The Brian Budd Award honours outstanding individuals "who have excelled both in soccer and in another endeavour, be it in sport or public life. The individual must exemplify good character, accomplishments, dedication and provide inspiration to present and future generations".[1] The award was presented from 2010 to 2014 and then once again starting annually in 2022. The award was named in honour of the late Brian Budd.
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Clare Rustad
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| 2022 | Charmaine Crooks
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| 2014 | Marc Rizzardo
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| 2013 | Dr. Carl Shearer
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| 2012 | Gerry Dobson
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| 2011 | Peter Sloly
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| 2010 | Peter Zezel
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Canada Soccer Award of Merit[edit]
The Canada Soccer Award of Merit honours individuals for their efforts in the "promotion, growth and development of soccer in Canada".[1]
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | John Eatmon |
| 2022 | Tony Nocita |
| 2019 | Helder Duarte |
| 2018 | Michael Doyle, Vivian Hansen, Roger Vail |
| 2016 | Leslie Blyth, Percy Hoff, Jeannette Kuc, Huw Morris |
| 2014 | Don Dancey, Bob Sawtell, Leeta Sokalski |
| 2013 | Wendell MacGibbon, Cindy Tye |
| 2011 | Jean Bernier, Richard Labrom |
| 2010 | William Laidlaw, Walter McKee, Lynda McLeish |
| 2009 | Stuart Brown, Mario Charpentier, Joanne Mazurkewich, Mike Oliver, Dave Randall, Henry Szewczik, Mike Traficante |
| 2008 | Judi Kelloway, Ed Moyst, Brian Murphy, Trevor Paine, Alan Ross, Brian Walsh |
| 2006 | Mary Dunleavy, Edward Grenda, Jim Pittfield |
| 2005 | Klaas Post |
| 2004 | David Darlington, Ralph Cantafio, Alan Godfrey, Gerald MacDonald, |
| 2003 | Frank Bailey, Larry Diehl, Peter MacKenzie, Laurie McIvor, Jim Nicholson, Dino Madonis |
| 2002 | Daphne Andrews, Greg Bay, Frank Capasso, John Diamond, Marie March, Bruce Norton, Thomas Pollock, Dr. Bill Silver |
| 2001 | Tom Doyle, Esther Dupperon, Nick Filippone, Ken Fowler, Dr. Geoff Haigh, Dr. Ed Johnson, Fred Kern, Jim Lamond, Jim Spencer, Roger Stringer, Jack Taylor |
| 2000 | Dave Buckman, Stewart Duncan |
| 1999 | Victor Batel, Dave Kerr |
| 1998 | Brian Crease, Dorothy Hickey, Benjamin Millet |
| 1997 | Jeff Babstock, Newman Bartlett, the Breen family, Doug Redmond, John Stornel, Mark Sweetapple |
| 1996 | Frank Bain, Malcolm Cowie, Neil Ellett, Bert Goldberger, Deryl Hughes, Alex Scotty Kemp, Lou Moro |
| 1995 | Geneva Boucher, Pasquale Cifarelli, the Hooper family, Elio Mandrossi, Georges Schwartz |
| 1994 | Mario Perrino, Ray Veaudry |
| 1993 | Doug Knott, Tom Wallis |
| 1992 | Dr. Tom Brandl, Jim Ellis, Bill Hoyle, Colin Jose, Terry Kelly |
| 1991 | Harry Skidmore, John Straker |
| 1990 | John McCoy, Harry Newman, Les Wilkinson |
| 1989 | Walter Sieber, Bill Thomson |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Canada Soccer Awards". Canada Soccer. December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Soccer celebrates excellence". Canada Soccer. May 7, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Canada Soccer Honours Tony Waiters". Lethbridge News. December 15, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2023.