BC Soccer is pleased to be the largest provincial sport organization (PSO) in BC and the third largest soccer specific PSO in Canada. We believe in the power of soccer and look to develop our game by emphasizing its benefits of active and healthy living while supporting our member clubs, districts, and leagues to strengthen and unite their local soccer community.
Ultimately our goal is to promote continued and sustainable soccer and community development and overall growth for our game in every region of British Columbia. We would not be able to work towards and achieve this goal without the numerous dedicated volunteers that work within the clubs, districts, and leagues that represent the membership of the association.
On an annual basis the BC Soccer Board of Directors is able to recognize a small few of exceptional volunteers within the membership. These award winners represent the hundreds of volunteers across the province who are the heart of soccer in BC. They are the individuals who administer, coach, officiate, schedule (and everything else in-between) whom without, the players of BC would not be able to participate in our beautiful game.
We are also very pleased to recognize and provide awards for the top youth player and adult player from our membership base.
Selection of the award recipients is based on many factors including the individual’s commitment, community involvement and willingness to give back to the game.
On behalf of the association, I would like to congratulate previous and future award recipients and sincerely thank all the hardworking volunteers across the province who services the game of soccer.
Sincerely,
Jason Elligott
Director of Community Development
Nomination Process
Nominations must be submitted by active members (adult leagues and youth districts) and/or the BC Soccer Board of Directors. Award recipients will be selected by the BC Soccer Board of Directors.
To nominate an outstanding individual for an award please follow these steps:
1. Download the appropriate nomination form
2. Fill it out completely
3. File (“Save As”)….save the document to your computer
4. Submit the completed nomination form, which must include a brief biography and photo of the nominee byMarch 31*
*Submissions can be made in the following ways:
Fax - 604-299-9610
Post - BC Soccer 510-375 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
A.C. Sanford Award (1 Award)
Presented to an individual in recognition of exceptional service to soccer in British Columbia over a period of 20 years or more. "Service to soccer" includes activity at the team, club, league, district or provincial levels. Nominees may be currently active or retired.
CLICK HERE to download the nomination form for the A.C Sanford Award
About Aubrey Sanford*
Aubrey Sanford’s soccer career as player, manager, and administrator spanned more than five decades. Except for his years as a star goalkeeper for the New Westminster Royals, he did most of his work for the game quietly, behind the scenes, as he “didn’t care much for the limelight…” Aubrey was voted “Canada’s Best Goalkeeper of the Half-Century” in 1951.
- Began his soccer career in 1922 with the Sapperton Club and played as goalkeeper until 1927. Picked up by the New Westminster Royals (1928-1935) and as their goalkeeper, greatly contributed to three Canadian Championship titles, in 1928, 1930, and 1931
- When soccer began to reorganize after the war, Sanford was team secretary for the Royals (1948). He took over as Manager from 1951 to 1955, and guided the team to two additional National Championships in 1953 and 1955.
- Member of the BC Soccer Commission from 1958 to 1965, and Chairman, 1962-1965. Member of the Canadian Soccer Association executive from 1962 to 1972, including terms as Vice-President from 1965 to 1968 and President
*From the BC Sports Hall of Fame website http://www.bcsportshalloffame.com
Administrator of the Year (1 Award)
Presented to an administrator who has made notable contribution to the administration of a club/district or league under the jurisdiction of the BC Soccer Association.
CLICK HERE to download the nomination form for the Administrator of the Year Award
Awards of Merit (One (1) Nomination only per Adult League or Youth District)
Presented to individuals in recognition of contributions to soccer, during a period of ten (10) or more years, as a player, manager, coach, official, or administrator at the club/league or district level.
CLICK HERE to download the nomination form for the Awards of Merit
Coach of the Year (1 Youth Award and 1 Adult Award)
Presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding achievements in coaching at a provincial or national level of competition.
CLICK HERE to download the nomination form for the Coach of the Year Award
Life Membership (Nominated and approved by the Membership at the AGM)
Presented to individuals in recognition of long time services and distinguished contributions to soccer in British Columbia. Long time is generally defined as over 20 years. Service must include volunteer participation in club, district, league and provincial programs. Service may also include time contributed to the Canadian Soccer Association. The recipient may be currently active in soccer or retired.
Persons who have rendered valuable service to the Association may be elected Life embers of the Association. The Board of Directors shall cause to be nominated candidates for Life Membership for presentation at the Annual General Meeting of the Association. A majority vote of Active Members present shall elect a life member.
CLICK HERE to download the nomination form for the Life Membership Award
Official of the Year (1 Youth Award and 1 Adult Award)
Presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding achievements in officiating at the provincial, national or international level
CLICK HERE to download the nomination form for the Official of the Year Award
Player of the Year (1 Youth Award and 1 Adult Award)
Presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding achievements at the provincial, national or international level.
CLICK HERE to download the nomination form for the Player of the Year Award
Presidents Award (1 Award)
Presented to a league, district, or club in recognition of exceptional achievement in the presentation of a community event. Nominated and selected by the BC Soccer Board of Directors.
Previous Award Recipients
CLICK HERE to view a listing of the previous award recipients*
*BC Soccer is working to compile all the previous award recipients to this document. Thank you for your patience while we search our archives.