NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2024 FRED HESLOP AWARDS

For Immediate Release

February 15, 2024

Saanichton, B.C. – BC Hockey is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2024 Fred Heslop Minor Hockey Awards! As a part of National Volunteer Week, these awards recognize outstanding hockey volunteers in B.C. and Yukon.

If you know someone who has:

• Gone above and beyond to make a positive impact in their hockey community
• Attained significant achievements
• Made positive impacts to improve programs in your local Minor Hockey Association
• Acted as a fantastic example for other volunteers

Help us celebrate these amazing individuals who help the game of hockey thrive in B.C. and Yukon. Be sure to include a picture in your nomination!

In total, five (5) awards will be presented during National Volunteer Week, April 14 - 20, 2024. Nominations close on March 15, 2024.

 NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER NOW

The Fred Heslop Minor Hockey Awards are named after the late Fred Heslop whose involvement with BC Hockey spanned two decades, serving the membership on the Executive Committee (now Board of Directors) from 1992 - 2006. The Trail, B.C. native served in many roles including Officer at Large, Vice President, President and was chair of numerous committees. In 2007, BC Hockey awarded him the highest honour when he was presented with the Diamond Stick Award. Fred passed away in late 2013, leaving a proud legacy.

National Volunteer Week pays tribute to the millions of volunteers who share their time and talents with community organizations across the country. The week of celebration is a wonderful way to shine the spotlight on volunteers who share their time to make their community a better place. For more information on National Volunteer Week, please visit their website at www.volunteer.ca.

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