City of Kitchener celebrates 178 local athletes and coaches

Kitchener, Ontario – The City of Kitchener recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of 178 amateur athletes and coaches, who were joined by family, friends and members of Kitchener City Council, earlier this evening at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener.  

The annual Kitchener Athletic Awards recognize the achievements of local amateur athletes who have competed and placed first in a Canadian provincial or national championship/game or received gold, silver, or bronze in an international championship/game sanctioned by a recognized Canadian sport governing body. This year’s athletic awards honoured individual athletes, teams, and their coaches that competed in various sports including ball hockey, baseball, cycling, football, gymnastics, karate, lacrosse, lawn bowling, powerlifting, skating, softball, and taekwondo.

"These local athletes and coaches have showcased the strength of their dedication to sport while representing Kitchener at provincial, national, and international competitions,” said Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. “We are incredibly proud of their individual and collective achievements and wish them all success as they continue to pursue excellence in their respective sports.”

"The City of Kitchener has proudly supported local athletics for over 50 years," said Ward 8 Councillor and Chair of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, Margaret Johnston. "The Athletic Awards honour the dedication, training, and commitment of our exceptional local athletes and coaches."

Canadian Olympian Anabelle Langlois shared a message of determination and inspiration as the evening’s guest speaker. Langlois knows what it takes to complete, having achieved eight National medals, eight International medals, six World Championships, and two Winter Olympic Games. She is renowned for an impressive career as an athlete, coach and mentor in the sport of figure skating. After retiring in 2010, she has served as Technical Director for the KW Skating Club since 2012 where she supports athletes and coaches in reaching their fullest potential.

To learn more, visit: www.kitchener.ca/AthleticAwards.

For more information, contact:

Tracy Jasmins
Corporate Communications & Marketing Associate
City of Kitchener 
tracy.jasmins@kitchener.ca

Media@kitchener.ca

Nasreen

Strategic Communications Officer

Office of the Mayor and Council

City of Kitchener

nasreen@kitchener.ca

M: 226-751-4162