Canada Soccer Awards

The Canada Soccer Awards are presented annually at the Canada Soccer Awards Banquet at the Canadian Soccer Association's Annual Meeting of the Members in early May. There are six main Association Awards[1] presented at the banquet alongside the annual Canada Soccer Hall of Fame (non-player) honoured member. These Association Awards may honour administrators, coaches, referees and players.

As part of the Awards Banquet, Canada Soccer also celebrates their annual Canada Soccer Player Awards and Canada Soccer Hall of Fame (Modern Canadian Players category) honoured members, but those award winners are typically announced separately and honoured at home international matches.

At the 2023 Awards Banquet,[2] Canada Soccer honoured Atiba Hutchinson (President's Award), Francine Mérette (Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award), Sylvie Béliveau (Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award), Drew Fischer (Ray Morgan Memorial Award), Dr. Clare Rustad (Brian Budd Award), and John Eatmon (Award of Merit).

Canada Soccer Annual Awards

President's Award

The President's Award honours an individual for their outstanding and unique efforts in developing soccer in Canada. The award was first presented in 1993 (and awarded annually with the exception of 2010, 2011, 2020 and 2021).

Season	Winner
2023	Atiba Hutchinson
2022	Christine Sinclair
2019	Dr. Dominic Maestracci
2018	Norm Odinga
2017	Alan Churchard
2016	Kevin Holness
2016	Percy Hoff
2015	Richard Labrom
2014	Les Sinnott
2013	Brigitte Frot
2009	Fred Kern
2008	Ben Lake
2007	Colin Jose
2006	Dr. Rudy Gittens
2005	Bill Hoyle
2004	George Athanasiou
2003	Harry Newman
2002	Brian Avey
2001	Gary Gentile
2000	Jim Ellis
1999	Dorothy Hickey
1998	Lorraine Miller
1997	Sam Donaghey
1996	Mike Illich
1995	Walter Sieber
1994	Richard Forrester
1993	Dave Fryatt

Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award

The Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award "honours an individual for their outstanding service and overall contribution in refereeing, coaching, playing or administration".[1] The award was named in honour of the late Aubrey Sanford.

Season	Winner
2023	Francine Mérette
2022	Maeve Glass
2019	Dick Howard
2018	Bob Sawtell
2017	Roger Barnes
2015	Andy Sharpe
2014	Dr. Ed Johnson
2013	George Athanasiou
2012	Terry Quinn
2011	Pasquale Cifarelli
2010	Adrian Newman
2009	Angus Barrett
2009	Vincent Ursini
2007	Les Wilkinson
2006	Lorraine Miller
2005	Craig Forrest
2004	Dino Madonis
2003	Gary Sampley
2002	Geri Donnelly
2001	Randy Samuel
2000	Les Wilson
1999	Dr. Rudy Gittens
1998	Bruce Wilson
1997	Jim Fleming
1996	Tony Waiters
1995	Dino Soupliotis
1994	Eric King
1993	Dr. Fred Stambrook
1992	Tony Evangelista
1991	Sam Donaghey
1990	Ben Lake
1989	Dave Fryatt
1987	Dr. Tom Fried
1986	Bill Stirling

Ray Morgan Memorial Award

The Ray Morgan Memorial Award honours referees that show progress at the national and international levels. The award was first presented in 1980 (and awarded annually with the exception of 1988, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2020, 2021). The award was named in honour of the late Ray Morgan.

Season	Winner
2023	Drew Fischer
2022	Drew Fischer
2019	Joe Fletcher
2018	Dave Gantar
2017	Carol Anne Chénard
2016	Suzanne Morisset
2015	Marie-Josée Charbonneau
2014	Marie-Soleil Beaudoin
2013	Silviu Petrescu
2012	Joe Fletcher
2011	Philippe Brière
2010	Paul Ward
2009	Carol Anne Chénard
2008	Denise Robinson
2007	Hu Liu
2002	Mauricio Navarro
2001	William Laidlaw
1999	Jose Farias
1998	John Nielsen
1996	Hector Vergara
1995	Sonia Denoncourt
1994	Mike Seifert
1992	Gord Arrowsmith
1991	Bob Sawtell
1990	John Meachin
1989	Ernest Foote
1987	Derek Douglas
1986	Robert Allen
1985	John Meachin
1984	Ilio Matos
1983	Dante Maglio
1982	Tony Evangelista
1981	Ben Fusco
1980	Werner Winsemann

Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award

The Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award "honours a person’s overall contributions to coaching in Canada for a minimum of 20 years".[1] The award was first presented in 2022. The award was named in honour of the late Tony Waiters.[3]

Season	Winner
2023	Sylvie Béliveau
2022	Gary Miller

Brian Budd Award

The Brian Budd Award honours outstanding individuals "who have excelled both in soccer and in another endeavour, be it in sport or public life. The individual must exemplify good character, accomplishments, dedication and provide inspiration to present and future generations".[1] The award was presented from 2010 to 2014 and then once again starting annually in 2022. The award was named in honour of the late Brian Budd.

Season	Winner
2023	Clare Rustad
2022	Charmaine Crooks
2014	Marc Rizzardo
2013	Dr. Carl Shearer
2012	Gerry Dobson
2011	Peter Sloly
2010	Peter Zezel

Canada Soccer Award of Merit

The Canada Soccer Award of Merit honours individuals for their efforts in the "promotion, growth and development of soccer in Canada".[1]

Season	Winner
2023	John Eatmon
2022	Tony Nocita
2019	Helder Duarte
2018	Michael Doyle, Vivian Hansen, Roger Vail
2016	Leslie Blyth, Percy Hoff, Jeannette Kuc, Huw Morris
2014	Don Dancey, Bob Sawtell, Leeta Sokalski
2013	Wendell MacGibbon, Cindy Tye
2011	Jean Bernier, Richard Labrom
2010	William Laidlaw, Walter McKee, Lynda McLeish
2009	Stuart Brown, Mario Charpentier, Joanne Mazurkewich, Mike Oliver, Dave Randall, Henry Szewczik, Mike Traficante
2008	Judi Kelloway, Ed Moyst, Brian Murphy, Trevor Paine, Alan Ross, Brian Walsh
2006	Mary Dunleavy, Edward Grenda, Jim Pittfield
2005	Klaas Post
2004	David Darlington, Ralph Cantafio, Alan Godfrey, Gerald MacDonald,
2003	Frank Bailey, Larry Diehl, Peter MacKenzie, Laurie McIvor, Jim Nicholson, Dino Madonis
2002	Daphne Andrews, Greg Bay, Frank Capasso, John Diamond, Marie March, Bruce Norton, Thomas Pollock, Dr. Bill Silver
2001	Tom Doyle, Esther Dupperon, Nick Filippone, Ken Fowler, Dr. Geoff Haigh, Dr. Ed Johnson, Fred Kern, Jim Lamond, Jim Spencer, Roger Stringer, Jack Taylor
2000	Dave Buckman, Stewart Duncan
1999	Victor Batel, Dave Kerr
1998	Brian Crease, Dorothy Hickey, Benjamin Millet
1997	Jeff Babstock, Newman Bartlett, the Breen family, Doug Redmond, John Stornel, Mark Sweetapple
1996	Frank Bain, Malcolm Cowie, Neil Ellett, Bert Goldberger, Deryl Hughes, Alex Scotty Kemp, Lou Moro
1995	Geneva Boucher, Pasquale Cifarelli, the Hooper family, Elio Mandrossi, Georges Schwartz
1994	Mario Perrino, Ray Veaudry
1993	Doug Knott, Tom Wallis
1992	Dr. Tom Brandl, Jim Ellis, Bill Hoyle, Colin Jose, Terry Kelly
1991	Harry Skidmore, John Straker
1990	John McCoy, Harry Newman, Les Wilkinson
1989	Walter Sieber, Bill Thomson

References

1. "Canada Soccer Awards". Canada Soccer. December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
2. "Canada Soccer celebrates excellence". Canada Soccer. May 7, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
3. "Canada Soccer Honours Tony Waiters". Lethbridge News. December 15, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2023.

External links

• Canada Soccer Player Awards
• Canada Soccer Hall of Fame