Awards (Brantford Girls Hockey Association)

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BGHA Scholarship/Bursary Program
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Awarded annually at the Association Banquet, the goal of the program is to reward and recognize outstanding individuals who excel in the classroom, on the ice, in the community and exhibit qualities of leadership and commitment within the BGHA organization.
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    Ashley Osborn
    U18HL
    Ashley grew up at the BGHA - starting with Ice Kittens and has participated in all hockey activities throughout the years. She is a dedicated hockey player that she attributes to increasing her confidence, as well as helping in other aspects of life. She has also been involved in volunteering in hospice and soccer. She will be going to the University of Guelph enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematics program. Congratulations Ashley!
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    Larissa Van Zadelhoff
    U18BB
    Larissa exemplified the values that the BGHA promotes: academic achievement, athletic dedication, leadership and commitment to the community. This past season she was team captain. Besides hockey, Larissa has played in Tier 1 level soccer. She will be attending the University of Guelph in the Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics. Congratulations Larissa!
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    Brooke Smith
    U18A
    Brooke was an Ice Cat for the past 4 seasons. She travelled a long distance to play with the BGHA, and was also an alternate player for the U18AA team. Outside of hockey she is very active in softball and will be playing for the Conestoga Condors. Brooke is moving on to Conestoga College for a Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours) Congratulations Brooke!
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Annual BGHA Outstanding Volunteer Award
Membership Nomination
Previously the Marliese Hoffman Award. Annual Volunteer Award representing: 1. Global Volunteerism - (Executive, Committee Work, Tournament,etc.) 2. Representative League 3. House League This person must be a member the association/team and their presence as a member of the organization has a positive impact on those with whom they interact in their role. Members submit outstanding volunteer nominations on-line Awards are announced at BGHA Annual Banquet
  • Jesse Williams
    Rep - U11BB Head Coach
    Jesse has coached our U9 teams for 2 yrs and U11BB team this season. Jesse's dedication ensures that the girls consistently enhance their individual skills and perform at their best as a team. He actively seeks input from his assistant coaches, values their perspectives, and incorporates new ideas into practice sessions and games. Jesse is a fair and competitive coach who is approachable, understanding, and consistently maintains a positive presence
  • Janna Frystak
    Board (Director) + Den Monitor & Trainer
    Janna exemplifies strength, determination and selflessness. She goes out of her way to help whenever she can and wherever she is needed. She truly cares about the Ice Cats and the Brantford Girls Hockey Association. and is a true example of a female role model and leader. This season she helped with the 50th Anniversary of the BGHA; Ice Cat Days; the Santa Claus Parade; and our Annual Banquet
  • Olivia Neil & Leslie McClelland
    HL, Tyke, Ice Kittens - Ice Helper/Coach
    Both of these individuals had very heavily filled schedules. They both played on the U18A team and officiated hockey throughout the season. They made it to almost every practice/game that they could and continued to help young Ice Cats and Ice Kittens learn the fundamentals of the game. Their dedication to their own teams as well as helping our IK and U7 teams should be recognized because without their efforts we couldn't have run the programs the way we have.