Male Athlete of the Year Award

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2022 Male Athlete of the Year Award Recipient

Sebastien Manuel

In 2022, Sebastien Manuel overcame adversity and ranked as the number one High School Volleyball athlete in the province. Despite suffering a season-ending finger fracture and undergoing two reconstructive surgeries, Sebastian collected several MVP awards, was named provincial and national All-Star, and secured the Provincial Championship title. Sebastian was also unanimously selected as the Varsity Letters High School Volleyball Player of the Year and represented BC at the Canada Summer Games. Sebastian is a starter for the UBCO Heat Mens’ Volleyball Team and was recently named to the Canada West All-Rookie team.  

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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.

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
  • 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