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BCBUA has a number of awards which are presented to recognize members who have made a significant contribution to the Association. These awards are not necessarily presented on an annual basis, but are presented when the Board of Directors identify worthy recipients, with the assistance of members and non members. Anyone is welcome to suggest any member for an award. This should be done through your Area Director. We invite nominations at any time. The awards are usually presented at the Annual General Meeting, the SuperClinic or at any other event which is thought to be appropriate. Decriptions of the awards are at the bottom of this page.
The following members were recognized as award winners for 2009:
Howard Chapman Sr Umpire of the Year – Will Hunter, Courtenay
Ian Lamplugh Award – Nick Moore, Courtenay
Bill Murphy Award for the Most Improved Umpire – Jim Train, White Rock
Chuck Blaikie Award for Outstanding Contribution to the BCBUA - Eric Rasmussen, Victoria
George Connelly Builders Award – Lloyd Nelson, Rutland
Doug Hudlin Distinguished Service Award – Don Hass, Richmond
Richard Christie Unsung Hero - George Smith, Richmond
Pro-Image Junior Umpire of the Year 2009
Area 1 – Jordan King-Nyberg, Lake Cowichan
Area 2 – Morgan Wasiliew, Comox
Area 3 – Brayden Koslowsky, Abbotsford
Area 4 – Griffin Troup, Halfmoon Bay and Jonah Lussier, Halfmoon Bay
Area 5 – Kyle McLennan, Ladner
Area 6 – Jordan Avila, Kamloops
Area 7 – Micah Reim, Vernon
Area 8 – Jerrod Roberts, Cranbrook
Area 9 – none submitted
PAST AWARD WINNERS
Howard Chapman
Senior Umpire of the Year Award
2002 -
2003 -
2004 -
2005 - Rob Allan, Maple Ridge
2006 - Troy Carmont, Surrey
2007 - Fabian Poulin
2008 - Robert Allan
George Connelly Builder’s Award
2002 - Richard Spittle, Maple Ridge
2003 - Chuck Blaikie, Victoria
2004 - Andre Jean, Terrace
2005 - Terry Kratzmann, Courtenay
2005 - Fabian Poulin, Nanaimo
2006 - Brian Cargnelli, Merritt
2007 - Robert Allan
2008 - Chuck Bertrand
Doug Hudlin Distinguished Service Award
2002 - Adolph Jede, Quesnel
2003 - Lorne Raymond, Penticton
2004 - Richard Christie, White Rock
2005 - Ralph Jolley, Kelowna
2006 - Danny Huzar, Port Moody
2007 - Bill MacMillian
2008 - Chet Masse
Bill Murphy Award for the Most Improved Umpire
2002 - Fred O’Rourke, Vancouver
2003 - Fabian Poulin, Nanaimo
2004 - Brian Cargnelli, Merritt
2005 - Ken Raison, Surrey
2006 - Terry Shaw, Prince George
2007 - Chris Connelly, Kamloops
2008 - Lisa-Ann Brown (Rooke)
Chuck Blaikie Award for Outstanding Contribution to the BCBUA
2002 - Dave Kennedy, Vancouver
2003 - Dan Huzar, Port Moody
2004 - Not Awarded
2005 - Mark Bodwell, Surrey
2006 - Not Awarded
2007 - Not Awarded
2008 - Brian Cargnelli, Merritt
Richard Christie Unsung Hero Award
2002 - NEW
2003 - Eric Toneff, Courtenay
2004 - Bill Murray, Maple Ridge
2005 - Chuck Bertrand, Sechelt
2005 - Eric Rasmussen, Victoria
2006 - Derrick Surrowski, Penticton
2007 - Robert Gordon
2008 - Not Awarded
Ian Lamplugh “Up & Comer”Award
2002 - Don Violette, Coquitlam
2003 - Don Hass, Richmond
2004 - Rob Grey, West Vancouver
2005 - Brad Gunnlaughsen, New West
2006 - Scott Eckhardt
2007 - Matt Lowndes, Kamloops
2008 - Kris Hartley
Special Recognition Awards
2008 - Steve Boutang, World University Games (Gold Medal Plate)
Award Descriptions:
Howard Chapman Senior Umpire of the Year Award
Awarded annually to the BCBUA member who is deemed to have had the most outstanding year of umpiring overall; culminating in his/her selection to work in a Provincial, Canadian or International tournament; and having been so selected, brings honor to the BCBUA by his/her performance.
Ian Lamplugh “Up and Comer” Award
Awarded annually to a BCBUA member who has shown a tremendous desire to improve his/her skills through consistent hard work, dedication and enthusiasm for umpiring; and who has shown enough talent to be considered for training as a professional umpire.
George Connelly Builder’s Award
Awarded annually to a person who has demonstrated a long-term commitment and dedication to the development and encouragement of young umpires at his/her local league or community level by continually partnering with and supporting the BCBUA clinic program.
Doug Hudlin Distinguished Service Award
Awarded annually to a long-standing member of the BCBUA who has shown a consistent support of and dedication to the growth and development of the association through years of loyal membership and committed service.
Bill Murphy Award for the Most Improved Umpire
Awarded annually to the BCBUA member showing the greatest improvement in his/her overall umpiring ability in the areas of rules knowledge and application, strike zone consistency, judgment, on-field presence, and interrelations with managers, coaches and players.
Chuck Blaikie Award for Outstanding Contribution to the BCBUA
Awarded, when applicable, to recognize a person who has given his/her time and energy sacrificially to complete a special project or who has made an outstanding contribution to the BCBUA
Richard Christie Unsung Hero Award
Awarded, when applicable, to recognize a BCBUA member who has, over a period of time, worked diligently and given sacrificially of his/her time to recruit, encourage and improve the overall abilities of younger umpires in his/her local area.
Pro Image Junior Umpire of the Year Award
Awarded annually by Pro Image Officials Supply Inc. (Official Supplier of clothing & equipment to BCBUA) to a young BCBUA member (19 and under) in each area, as recommended by the local Area Representative, who has shown a serious dedication to umpiring and to improving himself on and off the baseball field.
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