Wismer Award for High School Coaching Excellence
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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.
We are excited to open nominations up again after a pandemic hiatus! The deadline for nominations has been extended to Thursday October 26th, 2023!
Click HERE for the Nomination form. Nominations may come from anyone – students, colleagues, community partner, friends or HWDSB staff to recognize a community or staff coach!
Year | HWDSB Recipient |
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) |
Updated on Monday, October 02, 2023.