Hamilton Soccer awards
Hamilton Soccer recognizes the hard work contributed by the members of the community from both volunteers and paid staff. Each year those individuals are recognized by six awards at the Annual General Meeting in January.
Administrator’s Award
Hamilton Soccer recognizes the hard work contributed by the members of the community from both volunteers and paid staff.
2016 – Maryanna DeFrancis
2017 – Dave Edgecumbe
2018 – Catharine Rosso
2019 – Rob Burnside
Hamilton Soccer Hall of Fame Coach of the Year
Awarded to a coach who has taken dedication and care to grow the game at the grassroots level. This award is sponsored by our partners at the Hamilton Soccer Hall of Fame.
2016 – Carmine Lancia
2017 – Bert Northe
2018 – Dieter Klaus
2019 – Maria DiLoreto
Alex Fotheringham Award Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to Soccer
This award is presented to an individual who has shown complete commitment to growing soccer in our region. The individual is selfless, dedicated and passionate about their work in the community and that passion is infectious in those around them.
1988 – Tom Zikic
1989 – Dan Bulajic
1990 – Bob & Susan Walker
1991 – John Little
1992 – Bob Magee
1993 – Joe Diciommo
1994 – Bill Johnstone
1995 – Dave Lasci
1996 – Paul Ashenhurst
1998 – Nadia Tornifoglia
2000 – Miko Cepo
2001 – John McMullen
2002 – Don Clowes
2003 – Wilma Nardone
2004 – Alex Chrapala
2005 – Mandy Clowes
2006 – Stan Celic
2007 – Malcolm Spencer
2008 – Don Oysten
2009 – Dave Edgecumbe
2010 – Kurt Becker
2011 – Hugh Coleman
2012 – Tom Casey
2013 – Paul Gesse
2014 – Joe Cannella
2015 – John Valvasori
2016 – Troy Thompson
2017 – Case Vanderkruk
2018 – John Butler
2019 – Joseph Valvasori
Bill Rutlidge President’s Award
The President’s award is given to a dedicated club president who has guided their club to be a point of pride in the soccer community.
2016 – Sam Disanto
2017 – Dave Elgin
2018 – Malcom Spence
2019 – Rob Coleman
Match Official of the Year Award
Given to a match official who displays outstanding ability, community and on the pathway to become a FIFA Certified referee.
2001 – Dominic Toscani
2002 – Bobby Sandhar
2003 – Romo Furii
2004 – John Zefkic
2005 – Jim Fraser
2006 – Sahab Jamshidi
2007 – Romolo Furii
2008 – Paul Catarino
2009 – Michael Bijman
2010 – Tim Kersley
2011 – Vojo Veljko
2012 – John Leuser
2013 – Nadine Shenurina
2014 – Scott Hanson
2015 – Roger Vanoosteveen
2016 – Milan Lasica
2017 – Paul Cannon
2018 – Brian Novogradac
2019 – Marko Grubisic
George Popovich Memorial Award for Contributions to Grassroots Soccer Hamilton
hamilton Soccer recognizes the hard work contributed by the members of the community from both volunteers and paid staff.
2016 – Zunair Alfarhad
2017 – James Hutton
2018 – Shelley D’Angelo
2019 – Nella Andreoli & Fred York
H&DSA Life Member Award
Hamilton Soccer recognizes the hard work contributed by the members of the community from both volunteers and paid staff.
2019 – Al Carrafiello
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