ALLIANCE Hockey Awards ProgramThe ALLIANCE Hockey Awards Program was introduced during the 2001-02 season to formally recognize the efforts and achievements of ALLIANCE Hockey members who dedicate themselves to furthering the great game of hockey.The inaugural set of awards were presented at the 2001 ALLIANCE Hockey Annual General Meeting. The tradition has since continued with awards being bestowed upon local Association individuals who have dedicated themselves to the ideals of ALLIANCE Hockey; who have worked tirelessly for the improvement of their local Association and ALLIANCE Hockey and who have had a notable impact on the game.
ALLIANCE Hockey Awards include:
- Coach of the Year Award
- Trainer of the Year Award
- Referee of the Year Award
- Volunteer of the Year Award
- Award of Merit
Nomination Form
ALLIANCE Hockey is aware that there are many individuals dedicating their time and efforts to making this great game even better for those who participate acrossthe ALLIANCE.
Any ALLIANCE Hockey Association maynominate a person/people for these awards by forwarding a nomination letter to ALLIANCE Hockey outlining the services the nominee has provided for minor hockey. Nomination letters must come to the ALLIANCE Hockey office via a local Association Representative and must be received by May 1st annually.
Winning recipients are presented with a special plaque at the ALLIANCE Hockey Annual General Meeting. A commemorative plaque also hangs in the ALLIANCE Hockey Corporate Office recognizing the achievements of all recipients.
ALLIANCE Hockey encourages each Member Partner Association to submit nominations annually.
ALLIANCE HOCKEY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The ALLIANCE Hockey Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes outstanding contributions, involvement and service to ALLIANCE Hockey.ALLIANCE Hockey Volunteer of the Year Award recipients have displayed commitment to the ideals of ALLIANCE Hockey, have worked tirelessly for the improvement of the game at their local Association level and have made a notable impact on both the game an the players involved. The recipient must be active in hockey during the year of the award presentation.
ALLIANCE HOCKEY COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
The ALLIANCE Hockey Coach of the Year Award recognizes outstanding contributions, involvement and service to ALLIANCE Hockey in the area of coaching.ALLIANCE Hockey Coach of the Year Award recipients have displayed commitment to the ideals of ALLIANCE Hockey, have worked tirelessly for the improvement of the game at their local Association level and have made a notable impact on both the game and the players involved. The recipient must be active in hockey during the year of the award presentation.
ALLIANCE HOCKEY TRAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The ALLIANCE Hockey Trainer of the Year Award recognizes outstanding contributions, involvement and service to ALLIANCE Hockey in the area of training. ALLIANCE Hockey Trainer of the Year Award recipients have displayed commitment to the ideals of ALLIANCE Hockey, have worked tirelessly for the improvement of the game at their local Association level and have made a notable impact on both the game and the players involved. The recipient must be active in hockey during the year of the award presentation.
ALLIANCE HOCKEY REFEREE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The ALLIANCE Hockey Referee of the Year Award recognizes outstanding contributions, involvement and service to ALLIANCE Hockey in the area of officiating. ALLIANCE Hockey Referee of the Year Award recipients have displayed commitment to the ideals of ALLIANCE Hockey, have worked tirelessly for the improvement of the game at their local Association level and have made a notable impact on both the game and the players involved. The recipient must be active in hockey during the year of the award presentation.
ALLIANCE HOCKEY AWARD OF MERIT
The ALLIANCE Hockey Award of Merit Award honours those individuals who have provided outstanding contributions, involvement and service to ALLIANCE Hockey. ALLIANCE Hockey Award of Merit recipients have displayed commitment to the ideals of ALLIANCE Hockey, have worked tirelessly for the improvement of the game at their local Association level and have had a notable impact on both the game and the players involved. Awards of Merit are awarded by the ALLIANCE Hockey Executive Committee.