Augie Ciancone Memorial Award - Young Male Athlete

2024 Augie Ciancone Memorial Award - Male High School Athlete of the Year Recipient

Dominic Sodaro

Dominic Sodaro is a name you won’t forget—whether he’s setting up the perfect spike on the volleyball court or leading the charge as the top scorer on the basketball court, Dom is all about winning, leading, and inspiring! 

Dominic Sodaro is a three-time Provincial Medalist with Kelowna Secondary School (KSS) and a 2024 Provincial 1st Team All-Star. As the starting setter for Team BC’s U16, U17, and U18 teams, he earned the title of #1 setter in BC and received an invitation to try out for the 2025 U19 Team Canada National Team. In beach volleyball, he captured the 2024 U18 Provincial Championship. His 2024 tournament wins include the Douglas College Tournament, KSS Best of the West, Delta Secondary Tournament, TRU Wolfpack Tournament, Valley Championships, and AAA Provincials Bronze Medal. 

On the basketball court, Sodaro led the KSS Owls as the starting guard and top scorer, earning Player of the Game honors twice at the 2024 TBI Tournament. As captain of the KSS Volleyball Team, he is recognized for his competitive spirit and leadership, while his involvement in KSS Leadership Programs and the KSS Link Program highlights his commitment to supporting his school community. 

Sodaro has signed with the UBCO Heat Men’s Volleyball team as a top recruit for 2025, continuing his athletic career at the university level. 

About the Augie Ciancone Memorial Award for Youth Male Athlete

Augie Ciancone was instrumental in setting up Kelowna's first formal sports and recreation program for youth. He was an all-around athlete, excelling in gymnastics, lacrosse, boxing and horsemanship.

Augie's greatest gift was his ability and personal desire to encourage the young people of Kelowna to get involved in sports. He also challenged them to achieve their personal best. His goal was to turn their lives around by instilling the desire to challenge and achieve personal satisfaction through sports.  

Augie passed away in January of 1952.

Award Criteria

• Awarded to the most outstanding male high school athlete in the area of the Central Okanagan.
• Winner is chosen by the Okanagan Central Schools Athletic Association.