Annual Awards

a) Zeone Andrijaszyn Volunteer of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Presented to members of our community who exhibit a nature of volunteerism for the benefit of Softball BC.
• The nominated volunteer must be a resident of British Columbia during the period for which the outstanding performance is claimed.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

a) Bryan Sask Coach of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Must have coached and demonstrated excellence in one or more Provincial, Western Canadian or Canadian Championship, Canada Summer Games or the BC Summer Games, within the current season.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.
• Must be a current resident of British Columbia for the period for which the outstanding performance is claimed.

b) Community Coach of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Volunteer coach in a recreational league.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.
• Must have demonstrated success, measured both in wins and in skill development and player retention.

a) Official of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Registered umpire with Softball BC.
• Exhibited traits that elevate the game and its officiating.
• Displays positivity, eagerness, and willingness to improve.
• Respects all involved in the game and is a positive role model.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

b) Rising Star - Nomination Form Closed

• Registered umpire with Softball BC.
• Demonstrates eagerness to improve, skill, and a positive attitude.
• Respects all involved in the game and is a positive role model.
• Recognizes an umpire with three years or less experience who shows potential for greatness.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

a) Community Minor Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.
• Registered member of Softball BC.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.
• Must have been rostered as a C level player.

b) Indigenous Minor Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.
• Must be of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
• Registered member of Softball BC.
• Relevant statistics/awards for year of nomination required.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.
• Must have been rostered as an A, B, or C level player.

c) Rep Minor Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.
• Relevant statistics/awards for year of nomination required.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.
• Registered member of Softball BC rostered with either an A or B level team.

a) Men’s and/or Women’s Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.
• Registered member of Softball BC.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

b) Indigenous Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.
• Must be of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
• Registered member of Softball BC.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

c) Men’s and/or Women’s Slo-Pitch Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Exemplary traits on the field, with teammates, and in their community.
• Registered member of Softball BC.
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

d) Masters Athlete of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Represented Softball BC with distinction in BC and/or Canadian competition.
• Must have an outstanding record with relevant records, titles, and stats.
• Registered member of Softball BC (as defined in Operating Rules).
• Cannot be a prior recipient of this award.

e) Athlete Resilience Award - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated resilience, overcoming health issues or injury to return to softball.
• Registered member of Softball BC.
• May participate in Minor or Men’s/Women’s fastpitch or slo-pitch.

a) Master Team of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated exemplary effort and represented BC proudly in competition.
• Must be a registered Softball BC team for the year of nomination.

b) Men’s and/or Women’s Fastpitch Team of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated exemplary effort and represented BC proudly in competition.
• Must be a registered Softball BC team for the year of nomination.

c) Men’s and/or Women’s Slo-Pitch Team of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated exemplary effort and represented BC proudly in competition.
• Must be a registered Softball BC team for the year of nomination.

d) Minor Team of the Year - Nomination Form Closed

• Demonstrated exemplary effort and represented BC proudly in competition.
• Must be a registered Softball BC team for the year of nomination.

a) Association of the Year - Small - Nomination Form Closed

• Association has 200 or fewer members.
• Developed innovative ways of developing athletes while focusing on grassroots.
• Built programs and/or events to support and showcase softball.

b) Association of the Year - Large - Nomination Form Closed

• Association has more than 200 members.
• Developed innovative ways of developing athletes while focusing on grassroots.
• Built programs and/or events to support and showcase softball.

 a) Men’s and Women’s Service Awards - Nomination Form Closed 

• Participant supporting a Men’s and/or Women’s league or community.
• Positive voice for the game for at least 10 years.
• Dedicated and active as a coach, mentor, trainer, or local sport organization executive.

b) Minor Service Awards - Nomination Form Closed

• Positive voice for the game for at least 10 years.
• Dedicated and active in the minor community as a coach, mentor, trainer, or local sport organization executive.

c) Umpire Service Award - Nomination Form Closed

• Continuous positive role model for officiating softball.
• Positive voice for the game for at least 10 years.
• Respects all involved in the game.

d) Softball BC Volunteer Service Award

• Not part of open nominations — tracked by Softball BC Staff.
• Recognizes Coordinators, PODCs, and UICs for years of service.
• Members receive pins for 5, 10, and 15 years of service.

e) Brian Joe Award - Sportsperson/Builder - Nomination Form Closed

• Awarded to a member with at least 10 years of excellent service (not necessarily consecutive).
• Must have served at Association, District, or Provincial level for at least 2 years.
• Must be a current BC resident during period of performance.