Judo BC 2024 Annual Awards

Congratulations to our 2024 Judo BC Awards recipients!

Volunteer of the Year – Aubrey Comley
Volunteer of the Year – Brian Yakura
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Emerging Male Coach of the Year – Kai Richardson
Emerging Female Coach of the Year – Hailey Ko
Club Development Coach – Bruce Kamstra
Female Coach of the Year – Sandra Le Bris
Male Coach of the Year – Layton Keely
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U16 Female of the Year- Megan Au
U16 Male of the Year – Amir Temirbaev
U18 Male of the Year – Zachary Harris
U18 Female of the Year – Carla VanZyl
U21 Female of the Year – Kylee Esparbes
U21 Male of the Year – Abel Velasquez Kasap
Senior Male of the Year – Lowan Le Bris
Senior Female of the Year – Hailey Ko
Veteran Female of the Year – Isabelle Gelinas
Veteran Male of the Year – Nathan Eby
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Kata Team of the Year – Riley Maruyama
Kata Team of the Year – Les Darts
Youth Kata Athlete of the Year – Giulia Emmanuele
Kata Dedication Award – Jeff Hoi
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Event of the Year- Provincial Championships – Prince George Judo Club
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Largest Club per Capita – Kokoro Judo Club
Largest Club by Membership – Abbotsford Judo Club
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High Dan Recognition – Rokudan – Rick Blanchard
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Steve Sasaki Award – Martin Kuramoto
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Referee Service Award – 10 years – Stu Leatherdale
Referee Service Award – 10 years – Bruce Sydnam
Referee Service Award – 15 years – Francis Au-Yeung
Referee Service Award – 15 years – Aubrey Comley
Referee Service Award – 15 years – Rick Pollon
Referee Service Award – 20 years – Glenn Ford
Referee Service Award – 20 years – Bruce Fingarson