City of Kitchener honours 100 local athletes and coaches

The City of Kitchener will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of 100 amateur athletes and coaches, who will be joined by family, friends and members of Kitchener City Council, this evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the 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 will honour individual athletes, teams, and their coaches that competed in various sports including basketball, beach volleyball, diving, gymnastics, lacrosse, powerlifting, rugby, skating, swimming, and taekwondo.

“These local athletes and coaches have demonstrated the power of their commitment to sport as they have represented the city of Kitchener at provincial, national and international levels of competition,” said Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, “We are so proud of their accomplishments and wish them each continued success in their chosen sport.”

“The City of Kitchener is a strong supporter of local athletics. For more than 50 years, we have recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of our amazing athletes and coaches,” said Ward 8 Councillor and Chair of the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee, Margaret Johnston. “These Awards are a testament to their countless hours of training, their sacrifices, and their unwavering commitment to excellence.”

Anthony Lee Jr., a forward with the KW Titans, will share a powerful, motivational message with the athletes as the evening’s guest speaker, followed by a presentation of the awards to the athletes and their coaches.

For more information, visit: www.kitchener.ca/AthleticAwards

For more information, contact:
Bethany Rowland, 
Director, Corporate Communications & Marketing
City of Kitchener 
bethany.rowland@kitchener.ca