Alberni Wrestling held its annual awards celebration at the end of April, a special event dedicated to honouring the exceptional achievements and dedication of its wrestlers throughout the year.
The awards ceremony recognized athletes across various categories, highlighting top performances, exemplary sportsmanship and significant contributions to the Alberni wrestling community. The event was a memorable evening for wrestlers, coaches, families, and special guests, who came together to celebrate the passion and hard work that defines Alberni Wrestling.
A number of athletes were recognized for their achievements including:
Nolan Cross: BC Placer (2nd), BC Summer Games (4th), Most Outstanding Sr Male
Kane Olsen: BC Placer (3rd), BC Summer Games
Danika Currie: BC Placer (5th), BC Summer Games, Gold Pin Award, Most Outstanding Sr Female
Andrei Makofka: BC Summer Games (1st), Gold Pin Award
Holly Coatta: BC Summer Games (3rd), Jr Academics/Athletics, Most Outstanding Junior Award
Gavin Fong: Leadership, Attendance
Alex Bielert: Character
Chase Klus-Brown: Character
Reese Gatenby: Comeback Match of the Year, Rookie of the Year
Seth Romeril: Senior Leadership
Evan Jimenez: Most Improved Junior
A full list of award recipients is available online at www.albernivalleynews.com.
"We are incredibly proud of our wrestlers and their accomplishments this year," said Coach Maureen Miller. "This awards celebration was an opportunity to recognize their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they have on our wrestling community."
Award Recipients:
Attendance Certificate
Gavin Fong
BC Placer Certificate
Nolan Cross (2nd)
Kane Olsen (3rd)
Danika Currie (5th)
BC Summer Games Certificate
Andrei (1st)
Marcus (6th)
Seth (5th)
Holly (3rd)
Nolan (4th)
Character Perpetual & Plaque
Alex Bielert
Chase Klus-Brown
Coaches Recognition Certificate
Taj Labrie
Abigail Silvester
Dayson Larson
Ashton Pavan
Mohammad Abed
Riley Wood
Eli Bailey
Comeback Match of the Year Certificate
Reese Gatenby
Dark Horse Certificate
Kane Olsen
Gold Pin Award Perpetual & Plaque
Danika Currie
Andrei Makofka (Team Total: 111 pins)
Jr Academics/Athletics Perpetual & Plaque
Holly Coatta
Junior Honor Roll Certificate
Taj Labrie
Holly Coatta
Rhea Brown
Alex Edgar
Jackson Price
Junior Sportsmanship Perpetual & Plaque
Jackson Price
Knights of the Armada Perpetual & Plaque
Chase Klus-Brown
Junior Leadership Certificate
TJ Hernandez
Senior Leadership Perpetual & Plaque
Seth Romeril
Gavin Fong
Most Improved Junior Perpetual & Plaque
Evan Jimenez
Most Improved Senior Perpetual & Plaque
Gavin Fong
Most Outstanding Junior Award Perpetual & Plaque
Holly Coatta
Most Outstanding Sr Female Perpetual & Plaque
Danika Currie
Most Outstanding Sr Male Perpetual & Plaque
Nolan Cross
Rookie of the Year Certificate
Reese Gatenby
Senior Academics/Athletics Perpetual & Plaque
Kane Olsen
Senior Honor Roll Certificate
Alex Bielert
Andrei Makofka
Danika Currie
Marcus Newton
Seth Romeril
Dayson Larsen
Nathan Zvonar
Senior Principal’s Roll Certificate
Gavin Fong
Kane Olsen
Top Grade Awards Certificate
Grade 8: Rhea Brown, Trenton Makofka
Grade 9: Jackson Price, Holly Coatta
Grade 10: Nolan Cross, Kane Olsen
Grade 11: Andrei Makofka, Danika Currie
Grade 12: Alex Bielert
