Do you know someone whose volunteer contributions had an especially positive impact on you or your child’s hockey season? Someone who always gives 110% to ensure all i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed? Someone who (almost) never complains and has the ability to enrich each hockey experience?

 

After two COVID seasons, we are proud to resurrect VMHA’s Annual Volunteer Awards to honor and show appreciation for these individuals, and to shine a spotlight on how they contribute to our amazing hockey community.

 

It’s quick and easy and a great opportunity to acknowledge someone who makes your VMHA hockey experience better.

 

VMHA Awards Nomination Form.    Nominations close Wednesday, March 8, 2023

(Nominations will be reviewed by an awards committee, and winners will be selected and announced at the VMHA Volunteer Dinner.) 

 

Categories:

 

Volunteer Coach of the Year, U6/U7

Awarded to the Initiation Coach that exemplifies the qualities that our initiation program is founded upon skills, fun and patience.

 

Volunteer Coach of the Year, U8/U9 

Awarded to the Initiation Coach that exemplifies the qualities that our initiation program is founded upon skills, fun and patience.

 

Volunteer Coach of the Year, U11/U13 

Awarded to the coach that shows great leadership and exceptional ability to coach necessary hockey and life skills to elementary school-aged players.

 

Volunteer Coach of the Year U15/U18 

Awarded to the coach that shows great leadership and exceptional ability to coach necessary hockey and life skills to high school-aged players.

 

House Team of the Year

Awarded to the “C” level team (any age group) that shows outstanding skill as a team, sportsmanship, and leadership both on the ice and in the community.

 

Rep Team of the Year

Awarded to the “A” level team (any age group) that shows outstanding skill as a team, sportsmanship, and leadership both on the ice, and in the community.

 

Team Manager of the Year

Awarded to a manager (any age group & level) who has made exceptional effort to organize, leading the team to a terrific season of hockey while helping create positive experiences for all team members.

 

Volunteer of the Year

Awarded to the volunteer (not necessarily team official) who has gone out of their way this season to provide a quality experience for VMHA players, as well as broaden the connection between VMHA and our community.

 

Referee of the Year

Awarded to the (junior or senior) referee that has demonstrated commitment to learning the skills and/or shown the most improvement over the season.

 

Johnny Mahovlich Award - Hardest Working Athlete

Awarded to a single player (any age group or level) that has exemplified what Johnny stood for as a coach and player: hard work, perseverance, and passion for the game.