The Mikasa Achievement Awards are presented to athletes, coaches, referees and volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to volleyball in Alberta for the indoor club season and beach season.
This year's Volleyball Alberta Annual Awards Ceremony presented by Mikasa will be held on June 24th, 2023 in Calgary.
Award nominations are based on the following criteria:
Indoor Athlete:
An athlete in the 15U/16U and 17U/18U category who has shown a combination of performance, positive attitude, and leadership for his/her team both on and off the court. A total of 4 Indoor Athlete Awards will be presented:
- 1 athlete in the 15U/16U women’s division
- 1 athlete in the 17U/18U women’s division
- 1 athlete in the 15U/16U men’s division
- 1 athlete in the 17U/18U men’s division
* The 18U Mikasa Achievement Award winners will be awarded $500.
Coach (Performance):
A coach in the 16U, 17U or 18U category who has led their team to a consistently high level of performance during the season while modelling the principles of fair play and sportsmanship. A total of 2 Coach Awards will be presented:
• 1 Coach in the 16U, 17U or 18U women’s division
• 1 Coach in the 16U, 17U or 18U men’s division
Coach (Development):
A coach in the 12U-18U category who demonstrates they are a great role model and leader who teaches character and life lessons in addition to volleyball skills and tactics. They go beyond expectations to ensure every athlete, and the team, reaches their full potential. A total of 2 Coach Awards will be presented:
- 2 coaches from all divisions
Volunteer:
A volunteer who has shown a consistently high level of dedication and service to Volleyball Alberta and/or their club throughout the indoor season. An individual with years of service meriting special recognition for going above and beyond to give back to the volleyball community in Alberta.
- One Volunteer Award will be presented
Referee:
Two referees as selected by the Volleyball Alberta Referees Association criteria.
• 1 Referee (Development) Award will be presented
• 1 Referee (Performance) Award will be presented.
Beach Athlete:
Two beach athletes as selected by the Volleyball Alberta Beach Program based on performance and their commitment to beach throughout the summer. A total of 2 Beach Athlete Awards will be presented:
- 1 youth beach athlete from the women’s division
- 1 youth beach athlete from the men’s division
Beach award recipients from the previous beach season will be invited to the annual awards ceremony that is typically held in the middle of the current beach season; the ceremony is typically held in June/July.
PREPARE AND COLLECT
Prepare and collect - 2023 Document
SUBMIT A NOMINATION
The 2023 Nomination Form will open on April 17, 2023
The 2023 Nomination Form will open on the first Monday after Provincials. Please submit after their Provincials and additional information can be added to the nomination package after Nationals.
Nomination deadline: May 21, 2023, at 11:59pm
The selection committee will start to review all nomination packages on Monday, May 22nd with the final selection committee meeting on TBC.
Awards Recipients will be notified by email and invited to attend the Awards Ceremony that will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 in Calgary.
Volleyball Alberta will need all guest RSVPs by Monday, June 5th, 2023.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
| 2023 Mikasa Award Recipients: | ||
| Female Beach Athlete (2022) | Grace Baker |
2023 Nomination packages will be accepted after Provincials. If you are thinking about nominating an athlete or coach in the performance category, we strongly recommend that you submit their nomination package immediately after Nationals.
The selection committee will start to review all nomination packages on Monday, May 22nd with the final selection committee meeting on TBC.
Awards Recipients will be notified by email and invited to attend the Awards Ceremony that will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 in Calgary. SUBMIT A NOMINATION Questions? Email info@volleyballalberta.ca |
| Male Beach Athlete (2022) | Brandon Burnside/Mitchell Aalbers | |
| 16U Female Athlete of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| 16U Male Athlete of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| 18U Female Athlete of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| 18U Male Athlete of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| Development Coach of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| Development Coach of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| Performance Coach of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| Performance Coach of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| Volunteer of the Year | TBA after nationals | |
| Referee of the Year (Development) | TBA after nationals | |
| Referee of the Year (Performance) | TBA after nationals | |
| 2022 Mikasa Award Recipients: | ||
| Female Beach Athlete (2019) | Trinity Solecki |
Congratulation to the 2022 Award Recipients. Thank you for attending this year's awards ceremony! Photos will be posted to our Facebook albums as soon as we receive them from our photographer. |
| Male Beach Athlete (2019) | Jacob van Geel | |
| 16U Female Athlete of the Year | Sophia Hansen | |
| 16U Male Athlete of the Year | Cole Czepuryk | |
| 18U Female Athlete of the Year | Evvia Belireau | |
| 18U Male Athlete of the Year | Jacob Sargent | |
| Development Coach of the Year | Reid Brodie | |
| Development Coach of the Year | Geoff Trentham | |
| Performance Coach of the Year | Cheri Wright | |
| Performance Coach of the Year | Vinny Saporito | |
| Volunteer of the Year | Trent Rix | |
| Referee of the Year (Development) | Nivi Uppal | |
| Referee of the Year (Performance) | Steven Cabral |
| 2021 Indoor Season Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic | ||
| 2021 Awards Banquet - Cancelled | ||
| 2020 Indoor Season Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic | |
| 2020 Awards Banquet - Cancelled | Communique regarding COVID-19 |
