Lightning Awards, Nominations are OPEN
Greetings Lightning Players and Families!
The Collingwood Girls Hockey Association is excited to announce that nominations are now open for our annual awards.
In addition to the Szabados, Wickenheiser, Eighteenth Pillar Awards, ‘Top Shelf’ Bench Staff of the Year Award, and the Ivy Martin Spark Student Volunteer of the Year Award, we are introducing a new honor this year: The Lightning Good Deeds Cup. This award recognizes a group or individual within our association who have made a meaningful impact beyond the rink by giving back to the community.
Through these awards, we aim to celebrate some of the achievements and contributions of those who make the Lightning Association truly special.
Who Can Nominate?
Nominations are open to players, parents/guardians, coaches, trainers, managers, den mothers, and volunteers who have been involved with the association this season.
If you or your child would like to submit a nomination, please review the award criteria below and use the provided link to submit your nomination. Since most of our Lightning emails are sent only to parents/guardians, we encourage you to forward this email to your child, so they also have the opportunity to recognize a deserving candidate.
Important: Nominators must have no family relation to the nominee.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible individuals who make our association thrive.
THE SZABADOS GOALTENDING AWARD
The Shannon Szabados Award for outstanding goaltender will be presented to both the junior (U9 to U13) and senior (U15 to U18) goaltenders who have demonstrated sound, and consistent abilities throughout the season. They model consistency, perseverance, determination, growth, and hard work, to their teammates and maintain positive conduct and attitude on and off the ice. This award will consider statistics but will not be solely based on them and more focused on the qualities previously described.
https://forms.gle/naUnL51XUVY7UYub7
THE WICKENHEISER INFLUENTIAL PLAYER AWARD
The Wickenheiser Influential Player Award will be presented to both the junior (U9 to U13) and senior (U15 to U18) players who have the most significant positive influence on their team. This award recognizes the extraordinary contributions and influence of an individual amongst a group of peers by highlighting hockey excellence demonstrated by a player’s performance; impeccable team leadership and commitment; as well as a player’s ability to consistently support their teammates. This player’s influence throughout the season raises the level of play and overall hockey experience and success for their whole team.
https://forms.gle/pnPDoFNz3Hmk3FR86
THE ‘EIGHTEENTH PILLAR’ VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The 'Eighteenth Pillar' award is presented to a Collingwood Girls Hockey Association volunteer who exemplifies passion and dedication while devoting endless hours to making a positive impact on our Collingwood Lightning hockey community. Building on the foundation that our original 17 members established for our association, this individual always goes above and beyond in their duties, making invaluable contributions, and championing the growth and development of both players and the association.
https://forms.gle/7CWvQSQftpdnzkgq7
THE ‘TOP SHELF’ BENCH STAFF OF THE YEAR AWARD
The 'Top Shelf' award recognizes the exceptional contributions of an individual member of a Bench Staff (coach, assistant coach, staff, trainer, manager), OR an entire Bench Staff, in the Collingwood Girls Hockey Association who has gone above and beyond to make a lasting impact through their commitment and dedication to their respective role(s) on the team.
The recipient(s) has made a memorable impact on the overall hockey experience for their team through their demonstration of respect for players, officials, opponents and parents; their leadership and positive influence on players’ growth as hockey players and people; and their balanced approach between skill building, competitive play, effective communication, and fostering a love for the game of hockey.
https://forms.gle/z8HosmzFoTHEMVXEA
THE LIGHTNING GOOD DEEDS CUP
The ‘Lightning Good Deeds Cup’ is awarded to an individual or group within our hockey association who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to giving back throughout the season. This award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond to support, uplift, and strengthen our community—whether through volunteer efforts, charitable initiatives, mentorship, or acts of kindness that extend beyond the rink. The recipient embodies the true spirit of teamwork, leadership, and service, making a lasting impact on those around them. The Lightning Good Deeds Cup serves as a testament to the power of sport in fostering a culture of generosity, inclusivity, and community engagement. This award honors those who go the extra mile to create a positive impact, showcasing that teamwork and dedication reach well beyond the game of hockey.
https://forms.gle/i8TCoCHt1N4BeSQe6
Nominations will be accepted for these awards from March 17th to March 31st and we encourage all of our association members to consider nominating deserving candidates so that their accomplishments can be recognized.
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