Male Athlete of the Year Award

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2023 Male Athlete of the Year Award Recipient

Justin Towill

Justin’s “drive” for success is making other golfers “green” with envy. As the individual winner of the 2022 Canada West Golf Championships, Justin did the impossible in 2023 and, after three holes of overtime, clinched the individual title for the second time in a row. His win helped the UBCO Heat golf team to place second overall. Justin also putted, chipped and drove his way into the winner’s circle at the RMC Collegiate tournament and placed second in the Battle at the Bear competition. Justin earned the Canada West Player of the week honours and is among the best university-aged golfers in this country. 

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Award Criteria

  • Awarded to the male athlete (amateur or professional) who brought the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.
  • Include Provincial, National and World Ranking if applicable.
  • Selections are based on the nominees achievements for the year 2023.
  • Past information (awards and achievements) may be included, but should be primarily regarding the current award year.
  • Finalist selections are based solely on the information in the completed package.

Check back in fall 2024 for information about the 50th annual awards nomination period.

Past Recipients of the Award
  • 2022 - Sebastien Manuel
  • 2020-21 - Jerome Blake
  • 2019 - Trevor Brigden
  • 2018 - Fynnian McCarthy
  • 2017 - Grant Shephard
  • 2016 - Rostam Turner
  • 2015 - Will Dean
  • 2014 - Robbie Yochim
  • 2013 - Alex Hart
  • 2012 - Rostam Turner
  • 2011 - Keefer Joyce
  • 2010 - Dan Crockett 
  • 2009 - Daniel Brown
  • 2008 - Scott Frandsen
  • 2007 - Steve Omischl
  • 2006 - Carlos Guglielmi
  • 2005 - Craig Buntin
  • 2004 - Mervin Watson
  • 2002 - Clayton Miller
  • 2001 - Rob Friend
  • 2000 - Aaron David
  • 1999 - Conrad Leinemann
  • 1998 - Curtis Blewett
  • 1997 - Jason Deleurme
  • 1995 - Jon Agar
  • 1993 - Dex O'Brien 
  • 1990 - Chris Taneda
  • 1989 - Marc Semeniuk
  • 1988 - Corrie Lang
  • 1984 - Blair Horn
  • 1983 - Grant Barnes
  • 1982 - Dave Risso
  • 1981 - Bill Long