Posted: Apr 06, 2023

2023 Humber Athletics Varsity Awards

ETOBICOKE – The Humber Department of Athletics held its 36th annual awards banquet on April 6, honouring the accomplishments of its student-athletes from the 2022-23 season.

The Hawks captured eight CCAA national titles and 13 OCAA gold medals, while ten players were named CCAA All-Canadians, and two were selected as the OCAA Player of the Year. A CCAA record 23 Humber student-athletes were also recognized as Academic All-Canadians.

Male Athlete of the Year

Matthew Bremer, Golf
Luca Uccello, Soccer

Female Athlete of the Year

Hayley McCallum, Golf
Airi Moromisato, Badminton

Rookie of the Year

Athletic Director's Pick

Brittney English, Basketball
Remi Pelletier, Soccer

Mike Katz Coach of the Year Award

Chris Wilkins, Volleyball

Doug Fox Award of Distinction

Awarded to an athlete who was a dominant performer in the league, a statistical leader, and someone recognized by the league through awards such as an All-Canadian or Player of the Year on the provincial or national level.

Madison Ouellette, Golf
Brandon Deans, Baseball
Austin Snyder, Curling
Sirapob Kongubon, Badminton
Erika Dodd, Volleyball
Kaitlynn Russell, Soccer
Kia Watt, Basketball
Meaghan Mallett, Curling
Victoria Duong, Badminton
Nishant Batra, Badminton
Jacob Dobson, Curling

Germain Sanchez Excellence Award

Awarded to an athlete for Athletic Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to the Humber Athletic Program. Each of these athletes excelled this season and was amongst the best players in the province in their sport.

Aidan Murphy, Baseball
Federico Leal, Soccer
Trey Ross, Golf
Kiara Puntillo, Soccer
Hudson Lockwood, Baseball
Damion Kaye, Soccer
Jaydon Milne, Volleyball
Alexis Ferreira, Softball
Renee Bowen, Rugby Sevens

Warrick Manners Sportsmanship Award

Awarded to an athlete for Athletic Excellence in their sport and good sportsmanship throughout. These three athletes play their sport the 'right way', the Humber way.

Hannah Manners, Volleyball
Jaskarn Kalsi, Volleyball
Emma Rebel, Curling

Hawk Spirit Award

Awarded to an athlete for dedication and spirit in supporting Varsity Athletics, and these three individuals… as a fan or in working behind the scenes… are often seen supporting each and every team:

Yuvraj Panaich, Rugby
Adriaan Van Raaij, Rugby
Eric Alcaraz, Baseball

Hawk Heart Award

Awarded to an athlete for perseverance and/or resiliency through adversity, and these three athletes demonstrated resiliency to achieve great success for their teams:

Teija Wareham, Basketball
Abdul-Azeez Babawale, Soccer
Nicole Chateau, Basketball

Humber Leadership Award

Awarded to an athlete who exemplifies leadership qualities throughout the year in all aspects of varsity (locker room, classroom, HPC, VAC, wearing the H). These three athletes have shown over their time to lead in many ways, sometimes quietly, but always letting their game speak.

Alex Meczarski, Soccer
Vanessa Reda, Soccer
Sydney Ferguson, Volleyball

Academic/Athletic Excellence Award

Awarded to an athlete who displays exceptional work ethic both in sport and in the classroom.

Luca Ferrari, Cross Country
Stephanie Armstong, Volleyball
Jamani Barrett, Basketball

The Teresa Arnini HPC Athletes of the Year

Max Crowder, Volleyball
Reese Cholette, Volleyball

The HPC Team of the Year

Men's Volleyball

Team Awards

Badminton

MVP – Airi Moromisato
MVP – Victoria Duong
MVP – Nishant Batra
MVP – Sirapob Kongubon

Baseball

MVP – Brandon Deans
Coaches Pick – Justin Groves

Basketball – Men's

MVP – Dwayne Lambert-Cadore
Coaches Pick – Jayar Harewood

Basketball – Women's

MVP – Kia Watt
Coaches Pick – Kayah Clarke

Cross Country

MVP – Jaivir Sandhar
MVP – Mason Biswas
MVP – Hannah Brohman
Coaches Pick – Lucy Thiessen

Curling

MVP – Austin Snyder
MVP – Meaghan Mallett
Coaches Pick – Kevin Genjaga
Coaches Pick – Jessica Byers

Golf

MVP – Matthew Bremer
MVP – Hayley McCallum
Coaches Pick – Madison Ouellette
Coaches Pick – Daniel Talmage

Indoor Soccer – Men's

MVP – Noah Macintyre
Coaches Pick – Damion Kaye

Indoor Soccer – Women's

MVP – Catarina Medeiros
Coaches Pick – Isabella Bernardi

Rugby

MVP – Abbas Popal
Coaches Pick – Declan Forgie

Rugby Sevens

MVP – Renee Bowen
Coaches Pick – Jada Fowler

Softball

MVP – Meagan Muir
Coaches Pick – Shea Hilpert

Soccer – Men's

MVP – Luca Uccello
Coaches Pick – Alex Meczarski

Soccer – Women's

MVP – Kaitlynn Russell
Coaches Pick – Vanessa Reda

Volleyball – Men's

MVP – Jake Gomes
Coaches Pick – Michael McAlpine

Volleyball – Women's

MVP – Erika Dodd
Coaches Pick – Cassidy Andrews