Wismer Award for High School Coaching Excellence
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 John Wismer |
The Wismer Award for High School Coaching Excellence was established in 2004 in co-operation with Hamilton- Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB). This award recognizes coaches who make significant contributions to the growth and continuing development of students and athletes.
Wismer Finalists
The Wismer award looks at the commitment, character and leadership, impact and legacy of HWDSB Coaches. With so many amazing volunteer teacher coaches and community coaches it is an honour to announce the nominees for the 2023-2024 Wismer Award for High School Coaching Excellence:
The winner of the 18th annual Wismer Award for High School Coaching Excellence is….. Kristina Alderdice of Saltfleet SS – congratulations!
Congratulations and thank to the five finalists:
Ron Teufel – Sherwood SS
Kristina Alderdice – Saltfleet SS
Tom Pain – Westmount SS
Jeff Morgan – Glendale SS
Tom Keopapant – Bernie Custis SS
and Outstanding Nominees:
Jeff Kott – Bernie Custis SS
Jim Gamble – Sherwood SS
Vicky Harrison – Westmount SS
Lynn Cope – Westmount SS
Jamie Sands – Waterdown SS
| Year | HWDSB Recipient |
| 2024 | Kristina Alderdice (Saltfleet Secondary School) |
| 2023 | Bob Gardiner (Dundas Valley Secondary School) |
| 2019 | Annette Tonogai (Westdale Secondary School) |
| 2018 | Jim Weatherbee (Saltfleet High School) |
| 2017 | Jobina D’Aloisio (Waterdown District High School) |
| 2016 | Dave Walters (Westdale Secondary School) |
| 2014 | Bob Wynne (Ancaster High School) |
| 2012 | Tish Jeffrey (Glendale Secondary School) |
| 2010 | Wilf Reed (Ancaster High School) |
| 2008 | Brenda Nelson (Parkside) |
| 2006 | Gary Banting (Waterdown District High School) |
| 2004 | George Knill (Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School) |
See highlights from the presentation here!
Updated on Monday, January 20, 2025.