Year-End Awards Banquet

SMHA is planning the Year-End Awards & Banquet for the U11, U13 and U15 Divisions, and is also organizing Awards for the U18 Division.

Teams from U6, U7, U9, and U23 Divisions are encouraged to do their own team-level year-end celebrations.
Teams from U18 will receive their awards from SMHA, and are also encouraged to do their own team-level year-end celebrations by mid-April.

Year-End Awards Banquet Details

When: TBA
Where: TBA
Dress Code: Smart Casual (Parents/Guardians: Please don't feel you should go buy something new - just avoid sweatpants please!)

There are three banquets, one after the other, to be able to accommodate all teams.

U11 Banquet: TBA
U13 Banquet: TBA
U15 Banquet: TBA

Due to capacity restrictions, the Banquet is limited to the players, Team Manager, Head Coach(es) and Assistant Coaches only. Family members cannot attend the banquet as attendees.

Team Awards

Coaches and Bench Staff for each team in the U11, U13, U15, and U18 Divisions will select recipients for the following awards:

Peeks Performer
The Andrew Picot Teammate of the Year - A player who brings an inspiring work ethic and a team focus to their play
Most Improved Player
A player who dedicated themselves to working hard to become the best player they can be
Most Sportsmanlike Player
A player who consistently respected their peers, competitors, coaches and officials
Heart & Hustle
A player who demonstrated passion for the game of Hockey and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.
Most Valuable Player
A player who has significantly contributed to his or her team's success

Major Awards

SMHA presents four Major Awards annually:

The James Sheppard Flyer-of-the-Year Award
The Bernie Bishop Coach-of-the-Year Award
The Gord Dwyer Award for Officials
The Volunteer of the Year Award

The SMHA Major Awards Nomination Form closes on March 9, 2025. Thank you for your submissions!

The James Sheppard Flyer-of-the-Year Award

A Player who exemplifies strong leadership skills, high academic achievement and outstanding athletic ability.

The James Sheppard Flyer-of-the-Year Award - Past Recipients

2021-2022 - Kaleb Conley
2019-2020 - Adam Woodman
2018-2019 - Matt Hayes
2017-2018 - Ethan Hiscott
2016-2017 - Ryan Guzzwell
2015-2016 - Connor Wolfe
2014-2015 - Matt MacKay
2013-2014 - Ryan Prosser
2012-2013 - Connor Theriault
2011-2012 - Cody Lawson
2010-2011 - Matthew Stymest
2009-2010 - Jacob Fancy
2008-2009 - Jonny Horsman

The Bernie Bishop Coach-of-the-Year Award

This prestigious award was introduced in 2011 and is open to all Coaches of Sackville Minor Hockey who have coached for a minimum of five years.

Bernie Bishop was a longtime valued member of our association. He was a past member of the SMHA Executive, a Coach, a Mentor Coach, and a Development Coach. He stepped in anywhere he was asked. His last several years with the Association were spent in the U15 competitive program, coaching and mentoring our SMHA players. Bernie spent countless hours at the rink watching, planning, coaching, teaching or giving advice not only to our players but to the coaches and our SMHA Executive. He was a caring and loving person, and he will always be remembered. Bernie's contribution will continue to be recognized within Sackville Minor Hockey Associaiton as we honour his memory with this "Coach of the Year Award".

The Bernie Bishop Coach-of-the-Year Award - Past Recipients

2023-2024 - Rod Sturge
2022-2023 - Rick Corrigan
2021-2022 - Cory Richardson
2020-2021 - Andy Conrad
2019-2020 - Mike Burns
2018-2019 - Joe Gray
2017-2018 - Brian Irwin
2016-2017 - Dan MacDonald
2015-2016 - Shawn Hiscott
2014-2015 - Paul Shaw
2013-2014 - Scott Oakley
2012-2013 - Shawn Pottie
2011-2012 - Brendan Meagher

The Gord Dwyer Award

Presented to the official who best demonstrates dedication, perserverance, and professionalism within Sackville Minor Hockey

The Gord Dwyer Award - Past Recipients

2022-2023 -
2021-2022 - Luke Pound
2019-2020 - Kevin Grant
2018-2019 - Brian Collins
2017-2018 - Ben Thomander
2016-2017 - Hunter Rose
2015-2016 - Braydon MacDougall
2014-2015 - Calen Hunter

The Kim Gray Volunteer of the Year Award

Presented to the an exemplary volunteer within Sackville Minor Hockey Association.

The Volunteer of the Year Award - Past Recipients

2023-2024 - Tara Amirault
2022-2023 - Helen Scammell
2021-2022 - Keri Murphy