COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
JOE TENNANT MEMORIAL TROPHY
JOE TENNANT MEMORIAL TROPHY
Awarded to the head coach who has excelled in his role over the course of the regular season based on expectations, performance and circumstances, as determined by his peers.
Named after a highly thought of BCJHL Coach, Joe Tennant. He Coached in Kamloops, Vernon and Merritt during his prestigious career. He died of cancer in May of 87.
| YEAR | WINNER | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cam Keith - Surrey Eagles | |
| 2023 | Ryan Donald - Cranbrook Bucks | |
| 2022 | Fred Harbinson - Penticton Vees | |
| 2021 | Not Awarded (Covid-19) | |
| 2020 | Jason Fortier, Coquitlam Express | |
| 2019 | Joe Martin, Merritt Centennials | |
| 2018 | Bliss Littler, Wenatchee Wild | |
| 2017 | Bliss Littler, Wenatchee Wild | |
| 2016 | Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees | |
| 2015 | Jason Tatarnic, Chilliwack Chiefs | |
| 2014 | Bobby Henderson, Langley Rivermen | |
| YEAR | COASTAL | INTERIOR |
| 2013 | Bill Bestwick, Victoria Grizzlies | Luke Pierce, Merritt Centennials |
| 2012 | Matt Erhart, Surrey Eagles | Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees |
| 2011 | Kent Lewis, Powell River Kings | Tim Kehler, Salmon Arm SilverBacks |
| 2010 | Nolan Graham, Alberni Valley Bulldogs | Mark Ferner, Vernon Vipers |
| 2009 | Kent Lewis, Powell River Kings | Mark Ferner, Vernon Vipers |
| 2008 | Bill Bestwick, Nanaimo Clippers | Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees |
| 2007 | Scott Robinson, Cowichan Valley Capitals | Bruno Campese, Penticton Vees |
| 2006 | Jim Hiller, Alberni Valley Bulldogs | Al Glendenning, Merritt Centennials |
| 2005 | Bill Bestwick, Nanaimo Clippers | Ed Dempsey, Prince George Spruce Kings |
| 2004 | Scott Robinson, Cowichan Valley Capitals | Rick Pitta, Williams Lake Timberwolves |
| 2003 | Terry Perkins, Powell River Kings | Garry Davidson, Salmon Arm SilverBacks |
| 2002 | Terry Perkins, Powell River Kings | Mike Vandekamp, Vernon Vipers |
| 2001 | Harvey Smyl, Chilliwack Chiefs | Bryant Perrier, Penticton Panthers |
| 2000 | Campbell Blair, Victoria Salsa | Bryant Perrier, Penticton Panthers |
| 1999 | Mark Holick, Surrey Eagles | Troy Mick, Vernon Vipers |
| 1998 | Harvey Smyl, Chilliwack Chiefs | Barry Wolff, Quesnel Millionaires |
| 1997 | Rick Lanz, Surrey Eagles | Kelvin MacKay, Trail Smoke Eaters |
| YEAR | WINNER | |
| 1996 | Harvey Smyl, Chilliwack Chiefs | |
| 1995 | Enio Sacilotto, Penticton Panthers | |
| YEAR | COASTAL | INTERIOR |
| 1994 | Kent Lewis, Powell River Kings | Garry Davidson, Penticton Panthers |
| 1993 | Pat Smith, Surrey Eagles | Brian Barrett, Merritt Centennials |
| 1992 | Mike Collins, Bellingham Ice Hawks | Garry Davidson, Penticton Panthers |
| 1991 | Harvey Smyl, New Westmister Royals | Mike O'Brien, Chilliwack Chiefs |
| YEAR | WINNER | |
| 1990 | John Olver, New Westminster Royals | |
| 1989 | Eddy Beers, Merritt Centennials | |
| 1980 | Don Berry, Bellingham Blazers | |
| 1979 | Don Berry, Bellingham Blazers | |
| 1978 | Joe Tennant, Merritt Centennials | |
| 1974 | Gil Lundihn, Langley Lords | |
| 1971 | Jack Taggart, Penticton Broncos | |
| 1969 | Doug Anderson, Victoria Cougars | |