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Awards
The OHF Awards Program was introduced after the 2001-2002 season to recognize the efforts and achievements of volunteers and administrators who dedicate their time to furthering the great game of hockey.
OHF Awards include:
- Bill Richmond Memorial Award
- Dr. Allan Morris Award
- Officiating Program Award
- Order of Merit Award
- Staff Award
- Volunteer of the Year Award
- The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Hockey Award
- The Woman in Hockey Award
Officiating Award
Jim Hawthorne 2022-2023
This award recognizes individuals actively involved in the officiating programfor their contribution to the game, for their officiating skills and for what they put back into amateur hockey within the Branch.
Past Recipients
- Marshall Copp 2021-2022
- Jeff Bulmer and Tim Foster 2020-2021
- Brad Upton 2019-2020
- Chris Chapman 2018-2019
- Gord Morris 2017-2018
- Matt Davie 2016-2017
- Scott Oakman 2015-2016
- Robert Gagnon 2014-2015
- Steve Wallace 2013-2014
- Dave Burns 2011-2012
- Keith Grenke 2010-2011
- Tim Cook 2009-2010
- Dave Wedlake 2008-2009
- Chuck Farkas 2007-2008
- Brian Coles 2006-2007
- Ken Miller 2005-2006
- Dean Warren 2004-2005
- Gus Bambridge 2003-2004
- Glen Campbell 2002-2003
- Rick Morphew 2001-2002
Order of Merit Award
Stephen King 2022-2023
This award honours those individuals who have served amateur hockey for many years. The recipients have participated as a player, as a coach and an association member and have made significant contributions to amateur hockey within the OHF.
Past Recipients
- Mark Zizek 2021-2022
- Neil Skirving 2020-2021
- Richard MacDonald 2019-2020
- Jim McLoughlin 2018-2019
- Ken Creasey 2017-2018
- Keith Woods 2016-2017
- Peter MacInnis 2015-2016
- Bill Leask 2014-2015
- Bill Rowney 2013-2014
- Sue Michalski 2012-2013
- Dick Prescott 2011-2012
- Pat Parlette 2010-2011
- Todd Guthrie and Randy Pascal 2009-2010
- Mike Hammond 2008-2009
- Gord Hughes 2007-2008
- Lou Battochio 2006-2007
- Art Shannon 2005-2006
- Gerry McCrory 2004-2005
- Jack MacLellan 2003-2004
- Bill Billington 2002-2003
- Ken MacKenzie 2001-2002
John Gardner Staff Award
Kevin Hamilton 2022-2023
The Staff Award honours a staff person that best exemplifies the commitment to the values and objectives of the OHF and its Members, exhibits pride and respect for the organizations of the OHF and its participants, demonstrates team spirit both in the office and in life, showing commitment and dedication for the betterment of the game of hockey.
Past Recipients
- Adam Morell 2020-2021
- Patty Micolino 2019-2020
- Kiersten Maitland 2018-2019
- Sue Campbell 2017-2018
- Jennifer Crawford 2015-2016
- Scott Stevens 2014-2015
- Vanda Slaney 2013-2014
- Cheryl Podger 2012-2013
- Peter Kourtis 2011-2012
- Janet Laxton 2010-2011
- Andrea Pairselli 2009-2010
- Jill White 2008-2009
Sam Ciccolini Volunteer of the Year Award
Joe Longo 2022-2023
This award recognizes outstanding commitment and significant contribution to the game, the Branch and the hockey community within the OHF. The recipient must be active in hockey during the year of the award presentation.
Past Recipients
- Donna Babcock 2021-2022
- Angel Barbisan 2020-2021
- Claude Desjardins 2019-2020
- Helen Ford 2018-2019
- Cheryll Barr 2017-2018
- John Welsh 2016-2017
- Larry Gould 2015-2016
- Joe Bentolila 2014-2015
- Arnold Schwartzentruber 2013-2014
- Wendy Dufton 2012-2013
- Colin McCallum 2011-2012
- Gord Murphy 2010-2011
- Penny Brookshaw 2009-2010
- Paul Carruthers 2008-2009
- Bob Beaumont 2007-2008
- Jim Nicoletti 2006-2007
- Al Reinhardt 2005-2006
- Ron Noonan 2004-2005
- Fran King 2003-2004
- William Stobbs 2002-2003
- Jim Kinkley 2001-2002
Chair of the Board Award
Tony Martindale 2022-2023
The recipient is selected by the OHF Chair of the Board, and the award is presented to an individual who has made a valuable contribution and has provided service and leadership to amateur hockey throughout the Branch.
Past Recipients
- Dr Tim Rindlisbacher 2021-2022
- Ted Baker 2020-2021
- John McCutcheon 2019-2020
- John Neville 2018-2019
- Rob Mazzuca 2017-2018
- John Kastner 2016-2017
- Rick Morphew 2015-2016
- Ruth Sutherland 2014-2015
- Glenn Crichton 2013-2014
- Michael Penman 2012-2013
- Brent Ladds 2011-2012
- Henry White 2010-2011
- Marg Ensoll 2009-2010
- Fred Heimbecker 2008-2009
- Pat Langdon 2007-2008
- Pat Doherty 2006-2007
- Chris May 2005-2006
- Tony Foresi 2004-2005
- William Church 2003-2004
- Wayne Tod 2002-2003
- Sam Ciccolini 2001-2002
Bill Richmond Memorial Award
Mike McParland 2022-2023
In 1996, the OHF established the Bill Richmond Memorial Award to recognize outstanding achievement and involvement in the area of hockey development within the OHF. For over 20 years, Mr. Richmond was a leader in the development and delivery of the National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP). He passed away suddenly in 1995, but left a legacy of hard work and commitment to the development of the game in our Branch.
Past Recipients
- Tim McWhirter 2021-2022
- Stephen Surcon 2020-2021
- Jim Mercer 2019-2020
- Rob Ring 2018-2019
- John Zubyck 2017-2018
- Tom Bly 2016-2017
- Rick Barron 2015-2016
- John Mayne 2014-2015
- Chuck Farkas 2013-2014
- Thom Foster 2012-2013
- John Murphy 2011-2012
- Brian Stittle 2010-2011
- Ron Noonan 2009-2010
- Darryl Bossence 2008-2009
- Gary Fisch 2007-2008
- Gary McFarlane 2006-2007
- Bob Stevenson 2005-2006
- Rick Morphew 2004-2005
- Jim Grandy 2003-2004
- Vern Stenlund 2002-2003
- Dennis Brown 2001-2002
- Ken Miller 2000-2001
- Herb Ebisuzaki 1999-2000
- Pat Doherty 1998-1999
- Ivan Locke 1997-1998
- H. Spike McConnell 1996-1997
- Bill Richmond 1995-1996
Dr. Allan Morris Award
Claudette Myre 2022-2023
The Dr. Allan Morris Award is presented to recognize the outstanding achievement of an individual who has exemplified dedication to amateur hockey and the mission of the Branch. Previously known as the Past Presidents’ Honour Award, it was renamed in 2009 in honour of Dr. Allan Morris, who served as Branch President from 1997-2001 and as Hockey Canada’s Chairman of the Board from 2007 until his passing. Dr. Morris had a profound impact on the game not only within the OHF but throughout the country.
Past Recipients
- Albert Corradini 2021-2022
- Ken Smith 2020-2021
- Joe McColeman 2019-2020
- Claude Denomme 2018-2019
- John Jamieson 2017-2018
- Gaston Lescault 2016-2017
- Harry Blinkhorn 2015-2016
- Dan Raycroft 2014-2015
- Don Yeck 2013-2014
- Wayne Tod 2011-2012
- Frank Pindar 2010-2011
- John Gardner 2009-2010
- Karen Phibbs 2008-2009
- Dick Bennett 2007-2008
- Peter Martin 2006-2007
- Alf Johnston 2005-2006
- Kevin Almond 2004-2005
- Peter Brill 2003-2004
- Bill Appleby 2002-2003
- William Stobbs 2001-2002
OHF Life Patron
The OHF Life Patron is the highest honour that can be given for distinctive services and contributions to the OHF. The recipient has served on the OHF Board and will act in an advisory capacity to the Directors and can attend meetings with voting privileges.
Past Recipients
- Tony Foresi 2023-2024
- John Gardner 2017-2018
- Don Yeck 2014-2015
- Joe Drago 2014-2015
- Ed Pupich 2008-2009
- Sam Ciccolini 2006-2007
- Justice David Watt 2005-2006
- Dr. Allan Morris 2004-2005
- Bill Appleby 2002-2003
Past Referee-in-Chief
This award is presented as a token of appreciation from the Branch to the previous Referee-in-Chief when the position has changed hands.
Past Recipients
- Ken Miller 1988-1996
- Rick Morphew 1996-2020
- Greg Kimmerly 2020-2023
Past President
This award is presented to the Past President of the OHF to recognize their contribution and leadership in the evolution of the Branch during their term as President.
Past Recipients
- Cliff Phillips 1989-1992
- Larry Clark 1991-1992
- Justice David Watt 1992-1997
- Dr. Allan Morris 1997-2001
- Edward R. Pupich 2004-2005
- Joe Drago 2010-2011
- Bill Bowman 2011-2015
- Tony Foresi 2015-2017
OHF Minor Hockey Award
The award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to Minor Hockey in an administrative role within the Branch. It was discontinued in 2014.
Past Recipients
- John Gardner 2001-02
- John Grignon 2002-03
- Pat Parlette 2003-04
- Michael Penman 2004-05
- Ian Beverley 2005-06
- Garry Punchard 2006-07
- William (Bill) Maxwell 2007-08
- Yosh Kitamura 2008-09
- Helen Ford 2009-10
- Geraldine Hardcastle 2010-11
- Harry Blinkhorn 2011-12
OHF Junior Hockey Award
This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to Junior Hockey in an administrative role within the Branch. It was discontinued in 2014.
Past Recipients
- Bob Hooper 2001-02
- Charlie Macoun 2002-03
- Marty Williamson 2003-04
- John Kopinak 2004-05
- Steve Spott 2005-06
- Guy Blanchard 2006-07
- Wayne Smith 2007-08
- Scott Marshall 2008-09
- Morris Hart 2009-10
- Brad Grant 2010-11
- Hector Seguin 2011-12
OHF Senior Hockey Award
This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to Senior Hockey in an administrative role within the Branch. It was discontinued in 2014.
Past Recipients
- Jim Baird 2001-02
- Bob Habkirk 2002-03
- Don Yeck 2003-04
- Don Robertson 2004-05
- Larry Hicks 2005-06
- Peter Ham 2006-07
- Kent Helps 2007-08
- Steve Cardwell 2008-09
- Tom Ruff 2009-10
- Mike Posavad 2010-11
- Dave Stewart 2011-12
- Bill Stobbs 2012-13
Christine Penman Award
The Christine Penman Award is to be given to an OHF companion, current or past, who has made a significant contribution to goodwill and cooperation among the OHF companions and within the Board of the OHF. It is given, when warranted, by the Directors at an OHF annual awards weekend. The award is named in honour of the late Christine Penman, an OHF companion for over a dozen years and, notably, the organizer of the companions' program when the OHF hosted Hockey Canada's AGM in 2002.
Past Recipients
- Christine Penman 2013-14
- Bonnie Hammond 2014-15
- Sylvia Drago 2015-16
- Karen Richardson 2016-17
- Diane Riddle 2017-18
- Sandra Smith 2018-19
- Jillian Marchand 2019-20
