Bob Giordano Memorial Award - Coach of the Year

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2022 Bob Giordano Memorial Award - Coach or Administrator of the Year Recipient

Trevor Haaheim

In his 30 years of coaching, Trevor Haaheim’s passion for Alpine Ski Racing has had an impact on the lives of hundreds of young athletes. As Program Director for the Big White Ski Club, Trevor’s experience and leadership have been instrumental in scheduling and organizing races throughout British Columbia as a member of BC Alpine. Every year, Trevor handles the organization and planning for over 30 coaches and has helped build Big White Ski Club to be the second largest club in BC, with over 200 athletes ages U8-U16.


About the Bob Giordano Memorial Award for Coach of the Year

The name Bob Giordano was synonymous with hockey in the Central Okanagan in the 1950's and 60's. Giordano wasn't known for his athletic prowess, it was his organizational skills and enthusiasm for the game that made him an indispensable part of the local sporting fabric. Bob truly loved to share his time and talent with the young people of Kelowna.  

Bob passed away in October 1965.

Award Criteria

  • Awarded to an individual who has contributed significantly to Kelowna through voluntary service to amateur sport, such as coaching or administrative support. 
  • Selections are based on the nominees achievements/contributions for the year 2023.
  • Past information can be included, but should primarily be regarding the current award year.
  • Nominees must no have personally benefitted from their volunteer activities, nor should the contributions be considered part of their normal employment or job responsibilities.
  • Selections are based solely on the information in the completed nomination package.

Nominations for the 49th annual Civic & Community Awards are now open until February 9, 2024. Please go to the online nomination form to submit a nomination.

Past Recipients of the Award
  • 2021 - Mike Sodaro
  • 2020 - Meghan Faust
  • 2019 - Darcy Rysz
  • 2018 - Devin Rubadeau
  • 2017 - Linda McIntosh
  • 2016 - Kendall Gross
  • 2015 - Dennis Richardson
  • 2014 - Tom Maxwell
  • 2013 - Dino Gini
  • 2012 - Hal Hennenfent
  • 2011 - Tony Sodaro
  • 2010 - Terry Britton
  • 2009 - Arnar Bernhardsson
  • 2008 - Dan Wray
  • 2007 - Garth Vickers
  • 2006 - Dave McClellan 
  • 2005 - Jane Fairey 
  • 2004 - Ross Sutcliffe
  • 2003 - Ken Wilson
  • 2002 - Lloyd Nelson
  • 2001 - Jennifer Charles
  • 2000 - Kevin Davies
  • 1999 - Joan Schemley
  • 1998 - Jack May
  • 1997 - Bob Bazzet
  • 1996 - Larry Keating
  • 1995 - Alex Recsky
  • 1994 - Mike VanTighem
  • 1993 - Bob Harris
  • 1992 - Bob Brooks
  • 1991 - John Aquirre
  • 1990 - Bernie Monteleone
  • 1989 - Lawrence Nagy
  • 1988 - Amerigo Corrado
  • 1987 - Dan Martell
  • 1986 - Don Buchan
  • 1985 - Ron Swail
  • 1984 - Harold Long
  • 1983 - Wayne Horning
  • 1981 - Doug Amundurd
  • 1980 - Jan Pachotzuk
  • 1979 - John Nelson 
  • 1978 - G.D. Cameron 
  • 1977 - Sig Ottenbreit
  • 1976 - Bob Harrison
  • 1975 - Art Fisher
  • 1974 - Wilf Hoffman
  • 1973 - Chuck Jordan
  • 1972 - Hank Tostenson
  • 1971 - Norah George
  • 1970 - Don McIntyre
  • 1968 - Bryan Robinson
  • 1967 - Jack Hatch
  • 1966 - Joe Mansfield