2010 Award Nominees
Harry Hood Memorial Trophy
This trophy is awarded annually to the high school football player who exemplifies the standard in playing ability, school citizenship, fair play and scholastic standing.
The selection of the award winner is made by the special committee.
A scholarship of approximately $500.00 will be awarded to the trophy recipient upon registration at an educational institution of their choice next fall.
Harry Hood Memorial Trophy Winners
- 1954 - Bert Aikens - St. John's
- 1955 - Bill Brozda - Isaac Newton
- 1956 - Dave Cross - Kelvin
- 1957 - Mike Quiggin - Gordon Bell
- 1958 - Brian Hamerton - Daniel McIntyre
- 1959 - Fred Sucharski - Tec Voc
- 1960 - Bob Whitlaw - Gordon Bell
- 1961 - Terry Boak - Churchill
- 1962 - Jerry Novak - Tec Voc
- 1963 - Jerry Kozak - Sisler
- 1964 - Vilnis Vulfs - Kelvin
- 1965 - Peter Trevillion - Churchill
- 1966 - Wayne Chernicki - Sisler
- 1967 - Jamie Horne - Churchill
- 1968 - John Robertson - St. Paul's
- 1969 - Gary Acheson - St. Paul's
- 1970 - Gary Bohonas - Sisler
- 1971 - Barry Melnyk - Sisler
- 1972 - Mike Kashty - Sisler
- 1973 - Bob Sokalski - Churchill
- 1974 - Barry Safiniuk - St. John's
- 1975 - Doug Prokipchuk - Sisler
- 1976 - Mike Mahon - St. Paul's
- 1977 - Frank Bueti - Daniel McIntyre
- 1978 - David Kraemer - Sisler
- 1979 - Craig Downs - St. Paul's
- 1980 - Tom Hreckosy - Sisler
- 1981 - Gordon Bowness - Churchill
- 1982 - Todd Taylor - Grant Park
- 1983 - Jay Middagh - Grant Park
- 1984 - Bill Wozney - River East
- 1985 - Peter Pura - St. Paul's
- 1986 - Rory Bochinski - River East
- 1987 - Cory Zankowski - Sisler
- 1988 - Mark Baillie - Grant Park
- 1989 - David Shoup - Tec Voc
- 1990 - Mike Lautt - Kelvin
- 1991 - Dan Pronyk - St. Paul's
- 1992 - Rob Rabichuk - Sisler
- 1993 - Mervin Corbin - Oak Park
- 1994 - Ted Dzogan - Oak Park
- 1995 - Curtis Relke - Kelvin
- 1996 - Darwin Thompson - Sisler
- 1997 - Gord Buck - River East
- 1998 - Stefan Kohaykowych - St. Paul's
- 1999 - David La - Sisler and Joe Kim - St. Paul's
- 2000 - Daniel Keith - Tec Voc
- 2001 - Matt Harding - Churchill
- 2002 - Donovan Alexander - St. Paul's
- 2003 - Richard Alcantara - Maples
- 2004 - Will Turk - Grant Park
- 2005 - Nick Sirski - St. Paul's and Jessey Ternowetsky - Sisler
- 2006 - Kevin Hayes - St. Paul's
- 2007 - David Tiede - Tec Voc
- 2008 - David Black - Oak Park and Andrew Kochan - St. Paul's
- 2009 - Bryton Balzer - Miles Mac
Kas Vidruk Lineman Trophy
This trophy is awarded annually to a WHSFL player who typically plays the "down lineman" position. The Kas Vidruk award winner displays a high standard in playing ability, school citizenship, fair play and scholastic standing.
The selection of the award winner is made by the WHSFL coaches. A plaque will be awarded to the winner and a perpetual trophy will be presented to the player's school to be kept for a one year period.
Kas Vidruk Lineman Trophy Winners
- 1986 - Peter Epp, Kelvin
- 1987 - Karl Wagner, St. John's
- 1988 - Gary Coughlan, Churchill
- 1989 - David Grayston, Sisler
- - Mike Bromilow, St. Paul's
- 1990 - Kevin Webster, Churchill
- 1991 - Chris Koolage, Kelvin
- 1992 - Taylor Bracken, St. Paul's
- 1993 - Trevor Botkin, Oak Park
- 1994 - Josh Phomin, Kelvin
- 1995 - Chris Walker, Churchill
- 1996 - Matt Kruchak, Churchill
- 1997 - Chris Bochen, Tec Voc
- 1998 - Jason Penner, Oak Park
- 1999 - Connor Kupchuk, Sisler and Michael Ryz, St. Paul's
- 2000 - Jason Penner, Oak Park
- 2001 - Rory Hughes, Sisler | Dave Larson, Churchill
- 2002 - AA - Kyle Koch, Kenora and Jon Arenson, Grant Park | A - Kyle Bracken, Sturgeon Creek and Gordon Dack, St. John's
- 2003 - AA - Chris Runge, Grant Park | A - Daniel Zielinski, Tec Voc
- 2004 - AA - Jason Kiesman, Sisler | A - Marco Tummillo, Sturgeon Creek
- 2005 - Vidruk: Quinn McCaughan, Oak Park | Currie: Chris Bennett, Maples
- 2006 - Potter/Vidruk: Chris Bennett, Maples | Currie: Alex Engen, Sturgeon Creek
- 2007 - Potter: David Tiede - Tec Voc | Vidruk: Jordan Powell - Kelvin | Currie: Tyler Norris Long - St. John's
- 2008 - Potter: Andrew Kochan - St. Paul's | Vidruk: Eric Harland - Sturgeon | Currie: Adam Berry - Kildonan East
- 2009 - Potter: Branden Stevens - Oak Park | Vidruk: Josh Ahmo - Vincent Massey Wpg | Currie: Bradly Arceo - Elmwood
John Potter/D'Arcy Bain Sports Physiotherapy Award
This award will be presented annually to a grade 12 graduating high school football player who plans to continue their football career. The selection will be based on the development and progress made by a player during their high school playing career.
The selection of the award winner is made by a special committee. A bursary will be awarded to the player at the time of registration for further education and participation in a higher level football program.
John Potter/D'Arcy Bain Physiotherapy Bursary Winners
- 1990 - Keith Lindsey, Churchill
- 1991 - Garther Cheung, Kelvin
- 1992 - Josh Tymchak, Tec Voc
- 1993 - James Wakeman, Kelvin
- 1994 - Gabriel Avila, Churchill
- 1995 - Nelson Prudencio, Sisler
- 1996 - Jamie Marchillo, River East
- 1997 - Jeff Morgan, Sturgeon Creek
- 1998 - Stefan Kahaykowych, St. Paul's
- 1999 - Jon Gustave, Sisler
- 2000 - Tim Hordo, Kelvin
- 2001 - Kurtiss Durham, Sturgeon Creek
- 2002 - Sam Gabor, Grant Park
- 2003 - Vince Harper, Tec Voc
- 2004 - Toshio Nishimura, Kelvin
- 2005 - Chris Chin, Churchill
- 2006 - Chris Mitchell, Sturgeon Creek
- 2007 - Bernardo Antonation, Grant Park
- 2008 - Michael Wassenfelder - St. John's
- 2009 - Tylar Kist - St. Paul's
Robert W. Whitlaw Memorial Award
This award is presented annually to a rookie (grade 9 or 10) high school football player who displays the characteristics of Bob Whitlaw. Criteria will include excellence on the field, in the classroom and the community. The selection of the award winner is made by the WHSFL coaches.
Robert W. Whitlaw Memorial Award Winners
- 1999 - Corey Blunt, Oak Park
- 2000 - Brenden Dufault, Churchill
- 2001 - Michael Downs, St. Paul's
- 2002 - AA: Andrew Harris, Grant Park | A: Eric Smith, Sanford
- 2003 - AA: Jessey Ternowetsky, Sisler and Eric Vincent, St. Paul's | A: Chris Hayes, St. Paul's 2
- 2004 - AA: Thomas Hall, Kelvin | A - Cedric Adams, Sturgeon Creek
- 2005 - Vidruk: Bryan Geisbrecht, River East | Currie: Sean Clark, Churchill #2
- 2006 - Potter/Vidruk: Paul Childs, Churchill | Currie: Ryan Marsch, Sturgeon Creek
- 2007 - Potter: Dustin Herda, Miles Mac | Vidruk: Ben Allen, Kelvin | Currie: Bryden Bone, Oak Park 2
- 2008 - Potter: Nic Demski, Oak Park | Vidruk: Julian Banares, Sturgeon | Currie: Dean Shirtliff, Portage
- 2009 - Potter: RJ Ilagan, Kelvin | Vidruk: Tyler McKenzie, Grant Park | Currie: Robert Anderson, Sisler #2
Jim Foubister Award
This award will be presented annually to a high school football player who displays the following: excellence on the field, sportsmenship, teamwork and overall good person. The selection of the award winner is determined by the officials of the league.
Jim Foubister Memorial Award Winners
- 2001 - Dexter Suban, Sisler
- 2002 - Derrick Schelske, Kenora
- 2003 - Derrick Kerlin, Sisler
- 2004 - Toshio Nishimura, Kelvin
- 2005 - Matt Beauchamp, Churchill
- 2006 - Travis Downing, St. John's
- 2007 - Jeff Fewings, Sturgeon Heights
- 2008 - Brad Skinner, St. Paul's
- 2009 - Bryton Balzer, Miles Mac
Elite Performance Centre Player of the Year
| 2004 |
AA Division:
Offence - Evan Bowness, Churchill
Defence - Wayne Coombs, Oak Park |
A Division:
Offence - Tyler Gardner, Sturgeon Creek
Defence - Kevin Magee, Beaver Brae |
| 2005 |
Vidruk Division:
Offence: Kevin Hayes, St. Paul's
Defence: Wayne Coombs, Oak Park |
Currie Division
Offence: Erin Sesak, Miles Mac
Defence: Joey Ledoux, St. John's |
| 2006 |
Potter/Vidruk Division:
Offence: Kevin Hayes, St. Paul's
Defence: Daniel Cobb, St. Paul's |
Currie Divsion:
Offence: Terry Carmody, Fort Frances
Defence: Ty Sampson, Dryden |
| 2007 |
Offensive
Potter Division: David Anderson, St. Paul's
Vidruk Division: Abdul Sesay, Kelvin
Currie Division: Kirk Kantyluk, Murdoch MacKay
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Defensive
Potter Division: Kevin Kwasny, St. Paul's
Vidruk Division: Evan Cleem, Kildonan East
Currie Division: Richard Baldaro, Oak Park 2 |
| 2008 |
Offensive
Potter Division: Nicholas Cobb, St. Paul's
Vidruk Division: Kienan LaFrance, Sturgeon
Currie Division: Devon Kozar, Portage |
Defensive
Potter Division: Tom Black, Oak Park
Vidruk Division: Duncan Terpstra, Tec Voc
Currie Division: Mike Hauptkorn, Murdoch |
| 2009 |
Offensive
Potter Division: Ben Allen, Kelvin
Vidruk Division: Brett Macfarlane, Grant Park & Dustin Herda, Miles Mac
Currie Division: Kurt Goodrich, West Kildonan |
Defensive
Potter Division: Ryan Ditchfield, Sisler
Vidruk Division: Cody MacInnes, Portage
Currie Division: Brock Wittevrongel, Murdoch MacKay |
CSA - PREPSTAR AWARD
2009 Brock Wittevrongel, Murdoch MacKay
Coaching Staff of the Year
- 2002 AA Division: St. Paul's | A Division: Sanford
- 2003 AA Division: St. Paul's | A Division: Miles Mac
- 2004 AA Division: St. Paul's | A Division: Sturgeon Creek
- 2005 Vidruk Division: Oak Park | Currie Divisions: Maples
- 2006 Potter/Vidruk Division: Churchill | Currie Division: St. Paul's #2
- 2007 Potter Division: Tec Voc | Vidruk Division: Dryden | Currie Division: Elmwood
- 2008 Potter Division: Grant Park | Vidruk Division: Sturgeon Heights | Currie Division: Portage
- 2009 Potter Division: Sturgeon Heights | Vidruk Division: River East | Currie Division: St. John's
Arnie Taylor Volunteer Award
- 2002 Hannes Boundy, Maples
- 2003 Clare Sutton, River East
- 2004 Anne McDiarmid, Oak Park
- 2005 Mike and Nancy Brown, Kelvin
- 2006 Chris Bandfield, Sisler
- 2007 Mike Jankiewicz, Grant Park
- 2008
- 2009 Jason Jones, Vincent Massey Brandon
The WHSFL Honour Roll
Each football team may nominate up to 7 players to the "Honour Roll". This honour role recognizes individual leadership, academics and attitudes towards football.