GUNN BALDURSSON MEMORIAL AWARD (Championship MVP)
The Gunn Baldursson Award is awarded to the Most Valuable Player of the National Championship. The selection is made by a committee established by the Host. The trophy was donated by Acadia University and the Baldursson family in memory of Gunnhildur Baldursson. A native of Iceland, "The Gunner" was a two-time All Conference soccer player for the Acadia University Women's Soccer Team, and a National Team member. Baldursson was killed in a tragic car accident in 1987.
Date - Winner - Team | Date - Winner - Team |
2016 Joelle Gosselin, Laval |
1997 Heather Murray Alberta 1996 Danielle Vella, Ottawa 1995 Camilla Vejvalka, Laurier 1994 Carla Perry, Dalhousie 1993 Tammy Crawford, UBC 1992 Nancy Ferguson, UBC 1991 Lydia Vamos, McMaster 1990 Alison Tuton, Acadia 1989 Jane Wood, Alberta |
CHANTAL NAVERT MEMORIAL AWARD (Player of the Year)
The Chantal Navert Memorial Award is presented annually to the Outstanding Player of the Year. The award was donated by the Université de Sherbrooke in memory of Chantal Navert. Chantal, a National Soccer Official for 15 years, an avid university soccer supporter and a role model for those aspiring to become referees at the National and International level, passed away suddenly in 1995. The winner is selected by a selection committee composed of members of the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Date - Winner - Team | Date - Winner - Team |
2016 Arielle Roy-Petitclerc, Laval |
2000 Noel Trepanier, Ottawa 1999 Raelenne Dunne, Queen's 1998 Sarah Joly, Alberta 1997 Odile Desbois, McGill 1996 Marie Claude Dion, Laval 1995 Cigi Cignini, Laurier |
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Initiated in 1996, the Rookie of the Year Award is presented annually to a first-year player in U SPORTS soccer who has exhibited exemplary skill and leadership. The winner is selected by the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Date - Winner - Team | Date - Winner - Team |
2016 Julia Liguori, UQAM |
2000 Michelle Desjardins, UCCB 1999 Alana Maloney, McGill 1998 Lisa Nolet, Laval 1997 Mary-Beth Bowie, Dalhousie 1996 Marie-Eve LaFlamme, Laval |
COACH OF THE YEAR
The award is presented annually at the National Championship. The winner is selected by a selection committee composed of members of the U SPORTS Coaches Association.
Date - Winner - Team | Date - Winner - Team |
2016 Peyvand Mossavat, UOIT |
1996 Steve Johnson, Ottawa 1995 Maryse Godbout, Sherbrooke 1994 Dick Mosher, UBC 1993 Dave McDowell, Queen's 1992 Frank Donlavey, McMaster 1991 Gord Caldwell, Windsor 1990 Laura Sandes, Acadia 1989 Tracy David, Alberta 1988 Tony Lachetta, McGill 1987 Céline Daigle, Sherbrooke |
STUDENT-ATHLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Date - Winner - Team | Date - Winner - Team |
2016 Sarah Douglas, Victoria |
R.W. PUGH FAIR PLAY AWARD
Date - Winner | Date - Winner |
2016 Saskatchewan Huskies |