Awards, Grants and Bursaries
BCWBS Regional Development Grant Program
BC Wheelchair Basketball annually offers a grant program. To be eligible, applications must be submitted by a recognized BCWBS club/team who members are current members of BCWBS. Applications from individuals will not be accepted, unless it is focused on the development of a new program.
To be eligible to apply you need to be a club member and the club must be:
- a BCWBS affiliate club for the 2019-20 season link here
- the club has no outstanding fees from previous seasons
- the club has no outstanding reports from last year's grant, if applicable
Contact Nadine@bcwbs.ca for additional information on eligibilty.
Accepting Applications Until October 25, 2019.
BCWBS Education Bursary
Thanks to one of our generous donors, BCWBS is thrilled to announce two $500 education bursaries!
Applicants must be either be currently enrolled in a post secondary education program, or will be enrolled in a post secondary education program by December 31, of the current year.
Application closed August 31, 2019
| BCWBS Education Bursary Recipients | |
|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Benjamin Hagkull, Chilliwack |
| 2018-2019 | Kady Dandeneau, Pender Island |
| Joel Ewert, Prince George |
Annual Award Nominations
In an effort to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in the sport of wheelchair basketball in British Columbia, the following 10 awards are distributed annually by the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. Full nomination criteria can be found below:
- Athlete of the Year (male and female categories)
- Junior Athlete of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Official of the Year
- Outstanding Community Support Award
- MJ Boudreault Award
- Kenny Hall Spirit
- Let's Play Award
Awards and Criteria for Nomination
Athlete of the Year (male and female) Criteria- Any BC wheelchair basketball athlete 19 yrs or over. Nominees in this category should have demonstrated outstanding performance athletically during the year.
Junior Athlete of the Year Criteria- Any BC wheelchair basketball athlete under 19 years of age. Commitment and enthusiasm over performance should be the focus of this award.
Coach of the Year Criteria- Any coach who has resided in BC for the past year and has been responsible for coaching at any level of competition. Nominees in this category should demonstrate commitment and dedication.
Volunteer of the Year Criteria- Any BC resident who has volunteered his/her time in support of the development of wheelchair basketball in BC.
Official of the Year Criteria- Any official who has resided in BC for the past year and officiated at any level of competition. Nominees in this category should demonstrate commitment and dedication as an official.
Outstanding Community Support Award Criteria- Any individual, organization or business that has made a significant impact in the development of wheelchair basketball in BC, financially or otherwise.
MJ Boudreault True Sport Award Criteria– Any individual who best displays MJ's dedication to sport and training, leadership, and competitive drive. MJ was one of our most dedicated athletes who passed away in 2011. MJ had a great competitive spirit and was a great leader in our community.
Kenny Hall Spirit Award Criteria- Any individual whose love of wheelchair basketball has been demonstrated through his or her sportsmanship, mentorship, on and off the court and as a general ambassador of the game.This award is presented in honor of Kenny Hall who was a big part of BCWBS community and passed away in 2013.
Let's Play Award- Any individual who positively impacts the Let’s Play program. This could be but is not limited to: a child, a volunteer, teacher, physio, coach, community leader or organization. The Let's Play Vision: Every child in BC with a mobility related physical disability has a healthy and happy start to being physically active.
Nominations for 2018-2019 are NOW CLOSED.
Please contact the BCWBS office for any questions or concerns regarding deadlines.
