COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS

JOE TENNANT MEMORIAL TROPHY

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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

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