Curler Ina Forrest (left) and curling coach Sharon Morrison were the Tim Hortons athlete and leadership award winners, respectively, in 2022. (Vernon Matters photo)

By Pete McIntyre

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Nominees for Tim Hortons North Okanagan sports awards announced

Jun 13, 2024 | 11:30 AM

The cream of the crop when it comes to North Okanagan athletes and teams will be recognized when the Tim Hortons North Okanagan Sports Awards are handed out next week in Vernon.

The public is invited to the presentation of athlete of the year, team of the year and leadership in sports at a ceremony in front of Vernon City Hall on Wednesday, June 19, at 5:30 p.m.

The nominees for the awards were announced on Thursday, June 13.

Nominees for the Tim Hortons Athlete of the Year

Marathoner Oliver Stankiewicz
Ultra athlete Shanda Hill
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete Lillian Marchand
Hockey player Zac Funk
Hockey player Austin Roest
Basketball/football player Mark Johnson

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Nominees for the Tim Hortons Team of the Year

VSS Senior Panthers football team
VSS Junior Panthers football team
North Okanagan Lakers U-18 AAA hockey team

Nominees for the Leadership in Sport

Minor football’s Bill Tarr
Pro hockey’s Ken Holland
Tennis’ Graham Cooper
VSS football coach Sean Smith
Vernon Vipers assistant coach Colton Sparrow
Athletic director Rory Taber

“We had a lot of great candidates this year for all categories,” Ann Holmes, president of the awards committee, said. “The top athlete category was a particularly tough one for the selection committee.”

The winners are chosen by a group of local sporting reps and media members following public submissions.