Membership
It takes a lot of special people to provide the soccer experience for the game’s participants, with volunteers accounting for the vast majority. Some sacrifice time with their own families in order to create positive environments for others and are deserving of awards recognition. And for players transitioning from the Youth to Adult game, BC Soccer’s scholarship program supports Grade 12 students in soccer who are seeking post-secondary education.
BC Soccer, in conjunction with member nominations, provides annual awards for outstanding service to our game. The majority of these awards are typically tied to the current season of play, and nominations are submitted electronically by membership and/or Board recommendations.
Nominations for the 2025 Awards are now open!
For the list of awards available and criteria, click here.
For questions, assistance or more information on the 2025 Awards, please contact BC Soccer's Manager of Administration, Farideh Zarei
| Award of Merit | Jason Small |
| Player of the Year | Carlo Basso |
| Coach of the Year | John Antuluv |
| Administrator of the Year | Georgia Mack |
| Community Service of the Year |
Brian Royer-Collard |
| Werner Winsermann Referee of the Year | Kevin Uppal |
| Women of Distinction |
Andrea Lamoureux |
| Special Recognition | Manny Pereira |
| Special Recognition | Ruth Burr |
| Presidents Award | Leah Germain |
| Life Membership Award | Ed Kennedy |
| Life Membership Award | Don Moslin |
| A.C. Sanford Award |
Kjeld Brodsgaard |
| Player of the Year | Emiliano Brienza |
| Coach of the Year | Katie Collar |
| Administrator of the Year | Ilona Thompson |
| Award of Merit |
Bruce McCallum |
| Exceptional Leadership Award | Charles Cook |
| Werner Winsermann Referee of the Year | Eray Demirtas |
| Women of Distinction |
Jo-Dee Stanley |
| Special Recognition | Bill Keserich |
| Special Recognition | Gale Russell |
| Presidents Award | Gayle Statton |
| Life Membership Award | Tiberio De Frias |
| Life Membership Award | Bob Favelle |
| A.C. Sanford Award |
Don Moslin |
For over 17 years, BC Soccer and its generous donors have been proud to support graduating students within BC Soccer’s membership eager to continue their studies in post-secondary institutions. As much as we enjoy seeing young people pursue their academic ambitions, we sincerely encourage our high school graduates to remain in the game and become the next generation of coaches, referees, board members and adult players.
Applications for the BC Soccer 2026 Scholarship Program will open in March, 2026.
To learn more, please access the BC Soccer’s Scholarship Policy, the 2025 Scholarship Procedures or contact BC Soccer's Club Engagement Coordinator Lucas Castro.
