Cliff Avenue United President Guido Titotto receives AC Sanford Award, while Fraser Sim honoured for his years of service to the game with President’s Award.
November 7th, 2020 – Vancouver BC.
Although we couldn’t host our annual award luncheon this year, BC Soccer’s Awards Selection Panel accepted nominations and selected this year’s recipients which were announced via video during the November 7, 2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting.
Congratulations to this year’s winners:
AC Sanford Award, Guido Titotto, BC Soccer
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.
President’s Award, Fraser Sim, BC Soccer
Presented to an individual or organization which has made significant contribution to soccer in British Columbia and demonstrated outstanding commitment and service at local, provincial, and/or national levels.
Special Recognition, Dan Jukich, BC Soccer
Special Recognition, John Jukich, BC Soccer
Special Recognition, Ian Michaud, BC Soccer
Special Recognition, Terry Wilson, BC Soccer
Special Recognition, Kevin Cowie, BC Soccer
Presented to an individual or organization in recognition of exceptional service and contributions to soccer in British Columbia.
Woman of Distinction, Arianne Adams, South Fraser District Association
Established by the BC Soccer Board of Directors in 2015 and presented to a female who has made significant contribution to soccer in BC and made outstanding achievements at local, provincial and/or national levels.
Administrator of the Year, Georgia Mack, Bulkley Valley Soccer Society
Player of the Year – Adult, Farivar Torabi, Vancouver Metro Soccer League
Coach of the Year Adult, Randy Samuel & Blaise Nkufo, Vancouver Metro Soccer League
Coach of the Year Youth, Daniel Imhof, Bulkley Valley Soccer Society
Official of the Year Adult, Carly Shaw-MacLaren, BC Soccer
Werner Winsemann High Performance Referee, Juan Marquez, BC Soccer
Award of Merit, Albert Stewart, Metro Women’s Soccer League
Award of Merit, Bill Merriman, Vancouver Island Soccer League
Award of Merit, Brian Hansen, Williams Lake Youth Soccer Association
Award of Merit, Clark DeBoer, North Shore Youth Soccer Association
Award of Merit, David Dew, Lower Island Youth Soccer Association
Award of Merit, Frank Valente, Vancouver Metro Soccer League
Award of Merit, Fred DiSpirito, Burnaby District Youth Soccer Association.
Award of Merit, Mike Rankin, Upper Island Youth Soccer Association.
Award of Merit, Shawn Sangha, Fraser Valley Youth Soccer Association.
Awards of Merit are 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 a club, district, or league level.
About BC Soccer
Established in 1907, BC Soccer is the largest provincial sports organization (PSO) in BC and the third largest soccer-specific PSO in Canada with over 150,000 participants, consisting of registered players, coaches, referees, administrators and soccer leaders. As a professional not-for-profit society and a member of Canada Soccer, BC Soccer is committed to providing the widest opportunities for existing and potential participants, as well as provide support in the most effective and appropriate way for current players, parents, volunteers, member clubs, leagues, and districts.
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The welfare of everyone involved in soccer is the foremost consideration and in particular, the protection of children in the sport is the responsibility of everyone involved.