2017 RECIPIENTS OF KNIGHTS AWARDS
The Selection Committee of the Knights is pleased to announce the recipients of the North York Knights Hockey Association awards that reflect exceptional commitment to their team and/or the Knights Hockey Association. Congratulations to Rob Sondermeyer, Russell Horvath and Emma Della Rocca for their well-deserved awards for their commitment and long-standing volunteer work with the Knights!
View the history and description of each award.
Award | 2017 Recipient | Criteria |
Graeme Ruthven Award | Russell Horvath | The recipient is a House League player in his or her last year of high school who has shown exceptional commitment to their team and the Association during his or her hockey career with the North York Knights. |
David Tysall Award | Rob Sondermeyer (Volunteer) | The David Tysall Volunteer Award is given annually to the volunteer within the Association who has generously, quietly, tirelessly and without prompting donated countless hours toward the ongoing success of the North York Knights Hockey Association. |
Blessed Trinity Bursary | Winner: Russell Horvath
Runner-Up: Emma Della Rocca |
The Bursary recipient is a player, referee or timekeeper in the Knights House League who is in their final year of high school and has shared to a Committee their insight into the value of belonging to the Knights Hockey Association, shown ongoing dedication to volunteering and demonstrated a strong commitment to their studies. |
Graeme Ruthven Award
Russell Horvath accepting the Graeme Ruthven Award from Cameron Ruthven (brother)
David Tysall Award
Caption: Rob Sondermeyer accepting the David Tysall Award from John Tysall (father) and Stephen Tysall (brother)
Blessed Trinity Bursary
Caption: Russell Horvath accepting the BT Bursary from Mike Binette, VP of the North York Knights Hockey Association
Caption: Emma Della Rocca accepting the BT Bursary from Mike Binette, VP of the North York Knights Hockey Association