Hockey Nova Scotia

7 Mellor Avenue, Suite 17

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  
B3B 0E8 

Faxed to the office: Fax: (902) 454-3883

Or emailed to: gmacdonald@hockeynovascotia.ca

Forms must be received by Monday, April 22.

At the Hockey Canada AGM in 1960, approval was given to the institution of annual "Hockey Canada Meritorious Awards" to honour those individuals who for many years have served amateur hockey faithfully, having participated as player, served as coaches and association members and made outstanding contributions to Canadian amateur hockey.  The first such awards were made in January and May of 1962.  Award winners will have their names placed on a Roll of Honour and become members of Hockey Canada Order of Merit.  The Roll of Honour will be located at a suitable site in the Hockey Hall of Fame.


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LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Life Membership is the highest honour, which may be bestowed by this association and is to be awarded only for very distinctive services to this association.  Nominations for Life Membership may be made by the Officers and shall be presented at the AGM for approval by a majority vote.  Life members shall act in an advisory capacity to the Officers of the association and are entitled to attend all meetings of the association, exercising all privileges of the Executive (except where otherwise restricted in the Articles, By-Laws, Regulations and Rules), by shall not be eligible to a life pass, entitling such person to admission to any game of games played under the jurisdiction of HNS.


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JED RITCEY AWARD (VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR)
The Jed Ritcey Award was instituted in 1999 in honour of HNS Past President Jed Ritcey.  It recognizes an outstanding volunteer who has contributed to amateur hockey and HNS.  Volunteer service may include years of participation, administrative contribution or innovation towards the advancement of amateur hockey.  The award is to be presented to an individual who has dedicated him/herself to the ideals of HC/HNS and who has worked tirelessly for the improvement of the association.


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PRESIDENT'S AWARD
This award was instituted in 1988 by HNS President, Ken Mantin.  The recipient is selected on an annual basis by the President of HNS and the award is given to an individual who, in the opion of the selector, has made a remarkable contribution and has provided oustanding service to amateur hockey throughout NS for many years.


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KEN MANTIN AWARD
This award was establishedin 1996 and named in honour of long-time HNS President, Ken Mantin, to recognize individuals for outstanding contributionto the development of amateur hockey in NS at the provincial level.  Nominees are from the fields of research, sports medicine, psychology, coaching, officiating, administration or related categories.  This award is presented annually.


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CLARY MACDONALD MEMORIAL AWARD (COACH OF THE YEAR)
This award was established by the Officers of HNS in recognition of the outstanding service given by the late Clary MacDonald to amateur hockey as a volunteer for many years.


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RON CONROD AWARD (FEMALE TEAM OF THE YEAR)
The Ron Conrod Award was founded in 1996 by HNS and named in honour of HNS Past President, Ron Conrod.  This award is presented annually to an HNS registered Female team deemed to have had the most successful season in the past year.


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FRED FOX AWARD (MALE TEAM OF THE YEAR)
The Fred Fox Award was founded in 1996 by HNS and named in honour of long-time HNS President, Fred Fox.  The award is presented annually to an HNS registered Male team who excelled during the past season.


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HAL LEWIS AWARD (OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR)
The Hal Lewis Award was instituted in 1999 in honour of the late Mr. Hal Lewis who was involved for many years with HNS and later on with HC.  To be considered for the award, an individual must have been involved as an active official and/or served in an administrative role.  The individual must exemplify the standards of both HC and HNS.  He/she must give back to the officiating program as an instructor, supervisor or mentor.


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OFFICIATING DISTINCTION AWARD - FEMALE
This award is presented annually to the Female official who has shown significant promise within the officiating program.  The official has shown the initiative to further develop her officiating skills and has been identified as a positive rold model within the program.


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OFFICIATING PROGRAM BRANCH AWARDS
The Hockey Canada Officiating Branch Awards are presented annually to the Most Promising, Most Improved and Most Deserving Official in the Branch. The guidelines established for these awards are as follows: