Canada Soccer Awards

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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.

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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

President's Award

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).

SeasonWinner
2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atiba Hutchinson
2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Christine Sinclair
2019 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dr. Dominic Maestracci
2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Norm Odinga
2017 Flag of England.svg Alan Churchard
2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kevin Holness
2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Percy Hoff
2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Richard Labrom
2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Sinnott
2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Brigitte Frot
2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Fred Kern
2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ben Lake
2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Colin Jose
2006 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dr. Rudy Gittens
2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bill Hoyle
2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg George Athanasiou
2003 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Harry Newman
2002 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Brian Avey
2001 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gary Gentile
2000 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jim Ellis
1999 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dorothy Hickey
1998 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lorraine Miller
1997 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sam Donaghey
1996 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mike Illich
1995 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Walter Sieber
1994 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Richard Forrester
1993 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dave Fryatt

    Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award

    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.

    SeasonWinner
    2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Francine Mérette
    2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Maeve Glass
    2019 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dick Howard
    2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bob Sawtell
    2017 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Roger Barnes
    2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Andy Sharpe
    2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dr. Ed Johnson
    2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg George Athanasiou
    2012 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Terry Quinn
    2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pasquale Cifarelli
    2010 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Adrian Newman
    2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Angus Barrett
    2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vincent Ursini
    2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Wilkinson
    2006 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lorraine Miller
    2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Craig Forrest
    2004 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dino Madonis
    2003 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gary Sampley
    2002 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Geri Donnelly
    2001 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Randy Samuel
    2000 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Les Wilson
    1999 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dr. Rudy Gittens
    1998 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bruce Wilson
    1997 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jim Fleming
    1996 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tony Waiters
    1995 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dino Soupliotis
    1994 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Eric King
    1993 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dr. Fred Stambrook
    1992 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tony Evangelista
    1991 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sam Donaghey
    1990 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ben Lake
    1989 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dave Fryatt
    1987 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dr. Tom Fried
    1986 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bill Stirling

      Ray Morgan Memorial Award

      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.

      SeasonWinner
      2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Drew Fischer
      2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Drew Fischer
      2019 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Joe Fletcher
      2018 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dave Gantar
      2017 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Carol Anne Chénard
      2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Suzanne Morisset
      2015 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marie-Josée Charbonneau
      2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marie-Soleil Beaudoin
      2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Silviu Petrescu
      2012 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Joe Fletcher
      2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Philippe Brière
      2010 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Paul Ward
      2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Carol Anne Chénard
      2008 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Denise Robinson
      2007 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Hu Liu
      2002 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mauricio Navarro
      2001 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg William Laidlaw
      1999 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jose Farias
      1998 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg John Nielsen
      1996 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Hector Vergara
      1995 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sonia Denoncourt
      1994 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mike Seifert
      1992 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gord Arrowsmith
      1991 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bob Sawtell
      1990 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg John Meachin
      1989 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ernest Foote
      1987 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Derek Douglas
      1986 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Robert Allen
      1985 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg John Meachin
      1984 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ilio Matos
      1983 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dante Maglio
      1982 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tony Evangelista
      1981 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ben Fusco
      1980 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Werner Winsemann

        Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award

        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]

        SeasonWinner
        2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sylvie Béliveau
        2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gary Miller

          Brian Budd Award

          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.

          SeasonWinner
          2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Clare Rustad
          2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Charmaine Crooks
          2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marc Rizzardo
          2013 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dr. Carl Shearer
          2012 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gerry Dobson
          2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Peter Sloly
          2010 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Peter Zezel

            Canada Soccer Award of Merit

            The Canada Soccer Award of Merit honours individuals for their efforts in the "promotion, growth and development of soccer in Canada". [1]

            SeasonWinner
            2023John Eatmon
            2022 Tony Nocita
            2019Helder Duarte
            2018Michael Doyle, Vivian Hansen, Roger Vail
            2016Leslie Blyth, Percy Hoff, Jeannette Kuc, Huw Morris
            2014Don Dancey, Bob Sawtell, Leeta Sokalski
            2013Wendell MacGibbon, Cindy Tye
            2011Jean Bernier, Richard Labrom
            2010William Laidlaw, Walter McKee, Lynda McLeish
            2009Stuart Brown, Mario Charpentier, Joanne Mazurkewich, Mike Oliver, Dave Randall, Henry Szewczik, Mike Traficante
            2008Judi Kelloway, Ed Moyst, Brian Murphy, Trevor Paine, Alan Ross, Brian Walsh
            2006Mary Dunleavy, Edward Grenda, Jim Pittfield
            2005Klaas Post
            2004David Darlington, Ralph Cantafio, Alan Godfrey, Gerald MacDonald,
            2003Frank Bailey, Larry Diehl, Peter MacKenzie, Laurie McIvor, Jim Nicholson, Dino Madonis
            2002Daphne Andrews, Greg Bay, Frank Capasso, John Diamond, Marie March, Bruce Norton, Thomas Pollock, Dr. Bill Silver
            2001Tom Doyle, Esther Dupperon, Nick Filippone, Ken Fowler, Dr. Geoff Haigh, Dr. Ed Johnson, Fred Kern, Jim Lamond, Jim Spencer, Roger Stringer, Jack Taylor
            2000Dave Buckman, Stewart Duncan
            1999Victor Batel, Dave Kerr
            1998Brian Crease, Dorothy Hickey, Benjamin Millet
            1997Jeff Babstock, Newman Bartlett, the Breen family, Doug Redmond, John Stornel, Mark Sweetapple
            1996Frank Bain, Malcolm Cowie, Neil Ellett, Bert Goldberger, Deryl Hughes, Alex Scotty Kemp, Lou Moro
            1995Geneva Boucher, Pasquale Cifarelli, the Hooper family, Elio Mandrossi, Georges Schwartz
            1994Mario Perrino, Ray Veaudry
            1993Doug Knott, Tom Wallis
            1992Dr. Tom Brandl, Jim Ellis, Bill Hoyle, Colin Jose, Terry Kelly
            1991Harry Skidmore, John Straker
            1990John McCoy, Harry Newman, Les Wilkinson
            1989Walter Sieber, Bill Thomson

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