P.W.S.A. Awards

The following is the criteria for each award.  Please note nominations can be made by email to info@pwsaontario.com

Please provide a background of the nominee and the reason for the nomination.  Deadline - October 15.

P.W.S.A Service Award   

• • outstanding service toward the success of softball in the Province of Ontario

• • current involvement with girls/women’s softball organization/team/league

• • should have at least five (5) years of involvement with girls/women’s softball organization/team/league

Minor Coach of the Year Award (U17 and below)  

• • current coach of a P.W.S.A. U17 and below minor team

• • minimum of two (2) years as a P.W.S.A. coach

• • demonstrate leadership and good sportsmanship

• • have knowledge of the game’s rules and fundamentals

• • good relationship between coach and players

• • not necessarily a championship coach

P.W.S.A. Coach of the Year Award (U19 and above)   

• • minimum of five (5) years as a P.W.S.A. coach

• • must have a minimum Level 2 /Competition-Introduction, Softball certified

• • demonstrate leadership and good sportsmanship

• • have knowledge of the game’s rules and fundamentals

• • good relationship between coach and players

• • not necessarily a championship coach

Volunteer of the Year Award   

• • minimum of five (5) years as a volunteer in women’s softball

• • must have been or is involved in Women’s/Girls’ softball. Associated/Affiliated with the P.W.S.A.

Rose Hodgson Award (for service to softball – Above and Beyond)   

• • must have been a registered player or coach or must have been a registered Association player or coach. (Association – i.e. Fort Erie Minor Ball, Whitby Minor Ball)

• • must have been active for a minimum of five (5) years

• • must have served softball in more than one venue – i.e. Softball Canada, Softball Ontario, P.W.S.A., local Association or Team

• • must have contributed to improving, or supporting, our game beyond usual expectations

• • must have served softball in an outstanding manner.

Spirit Award (U13 Division)   

• • overcoming all odds to meet the challenges on and off the diamond with dedication and heart

Debbie DeMoel Special Volunteer Award (Award of Excellence)  

• • must have been a registered P.W.S.A. player/coach or must have been a registered /Association/Umpire/Softball Ontario (Association – i.e. Fort Erie Minor Ball, Whitby Minor Ball)

• • must have been active a minimum of five (5) years

• • must have served softball in more than one venue – i.e. also in a local association

• • must have contributed to improving, or supporting, our game beyond usual expectations

• • must have served the growth of softball in an outstanding manner

Lori Sippel Award - Most Promising Minor Pitcher  

• • awarded to the top pitcher in the U15 Tier I Division

• • regularly demonstrates outstanding pitching skills and is a top performer

Carol Cleverley Award - Most Promising Minor Catcher  

• • awarded to the top catcher in the U15 Tier I Division

• • exhibits exceptional catching skills and outstanding all-around performance and skills

Debbie Reece Memorial Award   

• • awarded to the all-around athlete at a P.W.S.A. Skills Camp

• • has strong softball skills

• • demonstrates leadership and good sportsmanship

The Debbie DeMoel Special Volunteer Award (Award of Excellence)

This exceptional service award was established in 2017 to honour our friend and colleague, Debbie DeMoel for her devotion to softball in the Province of Ontario. Debbie was a tireless volunteer with the PWSA Board of Directors, giving 16 years of her time, unselfishly, wherever and however it was needed until her untimely passing in 2016 after a valiant battle with cancer.

This award recipient will reflect Debbie’s values of fair play, hard work and determination through their actions in women’s softball.  The commitment to grow and develop the sport of ladies softball over a significant period of time should echo the dedication Debbie brought to the sport.

Volunteers from any level of Ontario Women’s softball are eligible.  The nominator should submit a letter of application along with reasons for the nomination and letters of reference to Debbie Malisani @ littlehands1@rogers.com by the deadline of October 15th of the current year.