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39 nominees up for B.C.’s 2024 SportBC awards

They include a golfer, runner and wheelchair tennis coach
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Track athlete Yemane Mulugeta, a student at L.A. Matheson Secondary in Whalley, crosses the finish line during a recent race. (Photo courtesy Sport BC)

Sport figures in disciplines as diverse as gymnastics and hammer throwing, hailing from communities as widespread as Victoria and Wonowon will be up for some of B.C.’s highest sporting honours.

In 13 categories from across B.C., award finalists representing 24 sports will be recognized during the 56th annual Sport BC event Thursday, March 7 at a Vancouver hotel.

The awards gala, to be hosted by CBC’s Scott Russell, “recognizes the province’s best in amateur sport including athletes, coaches, teams, and officials for outstanding performances in their sport in the 2023 season,” according to an event advisory from Sport BC.

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Tom Zillich

About the Author: Tom Zillich

I cover entertainment, sports and news stories for the Surrey Now-Leader, where I've worked for more than half of my 30-plus years in the newspaper business.
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