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.
Calling all nominations for The Wismer Award for High School Coaching Excellence 2023-2024! There are so many coaches who dedicate hours and expertise to HWDSB Student Athletes – anyone can nominate any Staff OR Community Coach of an HWDSB Secondary Team.
Options to nominate a coach:
- Use this form
- Use this QR Code:
Tell us who your amazing coach is, their impact on students, number of years dedicated and your school could receive a monetary prize to support Athletics! Deadline for nominations is Friday November 1, 2024.
| Year | HWDSB Recipient |
| 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 Wednesday, September 11, 2024.