Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
April 18, 2016
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development:
Minister Congratulates Stars and Legends Honourees
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge award recipients and hall of fame inductees at Sport Newfoundland and Labrador's annual provincial amateur sport Stars and Legends Awards Gala held this past Saturday evening.
Our athletes and coaches continue to have success in local, national and international events. Congratulations to all those who were nominated in the various categories, particularly the 2016 award recipients as chosen by Sport Newfoundland and Labrador’s award selection committee.
The 2016 award recipients are: softball player Sean Cleary as Senior Male Athlete of the Year; hockey player Sarah Davis as Senior Female Athlete of the Year; sledge hockey and wheelchair basketballer Liam Hickey as Junior Male Athlete of the Year; target shooting’s Samantha Marsh as Junior Female Athlete of the Year; volleyball’s Keith Randell as Coach of the Year; Galway Hitmen Softball Team as Team of the Year; soccer’s Doug Redmond as Executive of the Year; swimming’s Joan Butler as Official of the Year; and baseball’s Brian Hunt as Volunteer of the Year.
This year’s Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame inductees were: Nigel Facey in the athlete category for soccer and hockey; Sandy Faulkner Ash in the athlete category for soccer; and Howie Meeker in the builder category for hockey.
The Provincial Government is committed to supporting sport, recreation and healthy living at all levels.
I ask all members to join me in congratulating all the award winners and hall of fame inductees for the hard work and dedication which led them to be honoured as well as Sport Newfoundland and Labrador, the provincial sport organizations and the many athletes, coaches, managers, parents and volunteers who support athletic excellence at every level.
2016 04 18 2:30 p.m.