Last week, we celebrated our outstanding athletes and community at our annual Balmy Beach Canoe Club (BBCC) Awards Banquet. We honoured 25 exceptional individuals, each bestowed with well-deserved awards for their outstanding sportsmanship, unwavering club spirit, remarkable performance improvements, and awe-inspiring achievements. Join us as we delve into the triumphs that defined this year's BBCC Awards Banquet, where passion and excellence converged to create lasting memories.
Congratulations to all of our award winners:
U10 Award
Declan Beeho
U12 Award
Ewan Meikle
U14 Award
Joseph Zwolinski
Most Improved U14 Award
Isabel Christie
U16 Award
Madeline Zwolinski
U18 Award
Jackson Meikle
Junior Award
Kyle Jackson
Sydney Doidge
Senior Award
Nick Matveev
Courtney Stott
Special Olympics Award
Benjamin Caplan
Rachel Cohen
Masters Award
Shawn Dinn
Tara Zwolinski
Most Points at CANMAS Award
Chris Helyar
Ellen Fergusson
Most Improved Paddler Award
Hunter Mack
Emma Marshall
Boat Care Award
Emma Marshall
Margaret Bailey (Volunteer of the Year) Award
Ed Zwolinski
Carl Trinier (C15) Award
Brett Stein
Samantha Stein
Russ Dunn (Club Spirit, Initiative, Sportsmanship) Award
Cameron Low
Jim Mossman (Outstanding Service and Contribution) Award
Hayley Plante
Harriers (Most Outstanding Crew Boat Performance) Award
Open Men's K4 200 (Nationals): Cameron Low, Kyle Jackson, Lucas Stein, Nick Matveev
We would also like to thank our fantastic coaches—Hunter George, Nigel Rockett, Elliot Smith, Natalie Smith, and Grace Rockett. Their dedication has truly made a difference for our athletes this past year. We also want to express our gratitude to our Commodore, Eleanor McIntyre, and our Board of Directors who contribute to the success of our club. Lastly, thank you to all of our community members and eager volunteers who have contributed to our 2023 season!