BFSC Award Winners
How to qualify for a BFSC award:
Skaters must be a Brant Figure Skating Club Member.
Skaters must be a member in good standing with the BFSC.
Awards include all levels of skaters in the club.
Skaters must have passed both freeskate tests (elements and program) for that level.
To view the list of Brant Figure Skating Club Awards and descriptions, please click here.
PRECANSKATE AWARD
Criteria: Skater must be registered for and have participated in the PreCanskate program up until the date of Flashing Blades. Skater should be enthusiastic, energetic, eager, and spirited. Skaters should have a keen interest, dedication, perseverance, and a love for the sport of figure skating.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches, Program Assistants, and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches and Program Assistants
2025-2026 awarded to: Bellami Santos
CANSKATE AWARD
Criteria: Skater must be registered and have participated in the Canskate program until the date of Flashing Blades. Skater should be enthusiastic, energetic, eager, and spirited. Skater should have a keen interest in, and love for the sport of figure skating. Skater need NOT have participated in the annual Club Competition, nor have passed the most levels, but they should have demonstrated perseverance and dedication.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches, Program Assistants, and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches and Program Assistants
Past award winners:
2024-2025 awarded to: Denali White
2023 – 2024 awarded to: Harlo Rae Lisk
2022-2023 awarded to: Madison White
2021-2022 awarded to: Macey Thompson
2020-2021 awarded to: Prisha Patel and runner-up Kenzleigh McCully
2019-2020 awarded to: Ryann Wojtasik and runner-up Celine Zhang
2018-2019 awarded to: Sadie Pennings and runner-up Lauren Harris
JUNIOR STAR SKATING AWARD
Criteria: The recipient of this award is enthusiastic and energetic. They are starting their skating journey and are very interested in the sport. This skater must be registered in the Future Star or Star 1/2 program until the date of Flashing Blades. They must be 10 years old or younger on the date of Flashing Blades.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches, Program Assistants, and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches
LAURIE CHENEY MEMORIAL STAR 1/2 AWARD
Criteria: Laurie Cheney was a dedicated member and coach of the Brant Skating Club for over 30 years. She passed away in 2010 but will always be remembered for her smile and fun-loving personality. She directed our Canskate program for many years and was instrumental in bringing year-round skating to our club. The recipient of this award is enthusiastic and energetic. They are starting their skating journey and are very interested in the sport. This skater must be 11 years or older as of the date of Flashing Blades.
Past award winners:
2025-2026 awarded to: Julia Torowski, Harper Young, & Isla Vowles
2023-2024 awarded to: Gunner Harris
2022-2023 awarded to: Violet Turner
2021-2022 awarded to: Ayan Tsai
2020-2021 awarded to: Brynleigh McCully
2019-2020 awarded to: Lauren Harris
2018-2019 awarded to: William Bocskay
MURIEL SHEERE STAR 3/4 AWARD
Criteria: This award is in honour of Muriel Sheere. She was a founding member of the Brant Figure Skating Club in 1947. She was a coach and professional with the BFSC for more than 30 years. This skater must be registered in the Star 3 or 4 program until the date of Flashing Blades. They should be enthusiastic, energetic, eager, and spirited. Skater should have a keen interest and love for the sport of figure skating. This Skater does not need to be the best skater, nor to have passed the most tests. The skater also does not need to have had the best competition results throughout the year. The skater should have dedication, perseverance, and show joy in figure skating.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches
Past award winners:
2024-2025 awarded to: Gunner Harris
2023 – 2024 awarded to: Ryann Wojtasik and Violet Turner
2022-2023 awarded to: Ava Tsai
2021-2022 awarded to: Lauren Harris
2020-2021 awarded to: Rowan Sweeney
2019-2020 awarded to: Kayla Blackwell
2018-2019 awarded to: Micaela Tapangan
JOAN SHERMAN JUNIOR AWARD (STAR 5+)
Criteria: Joan Sherman was a renowned skater and coach. Her focus on fundamentals made her an excellent builder of many top skaters who went on to become national and international medallists. She is fondly and most commonly remembered as "The Purple Lady" as she loved the colour purple so much that she wore it head to toe - including her hair and her skates! Joan's passion for skating was infectious, and her students benefited greatly from her breadth of knowledge and experience. The recipient of this award displays tenacity and determination in their practices throughout the year. They also demonstrate dedication and interest in the sport of figure skating by showing consistent and deliberate effort to pursue their goals. This skater must be 12 years old or younger as of the date of Flashing Blades.
Past award winners:
2024-2025 awarded to: Violet Turner & Ava Tsai
2023 – 2024 awarded to: Brynleigh McCully
2022-2023 awarded to: Ayan Tsai
2021-2022 awarded to: Cayley Miner
2020-2021 awarded to: Rachel Jin
2019-2020 awarded to: Elizabeth Burns
2018-2019 awarded to: Veronika Howarth
GORDON BANKS SENIOR AWARD (STAR 5+)
Criteria: Gord Banks was the pinnacle of club volunteers. He was at every test day, club competition and flashing blades performance. He was also often seen repairing the music room speaker connection, troubleshooting our video analysis equipment and cheering on his daughter, Heather who skated with the club for many years. Gord believed in the community that the Brant Figure Skating Club provided to so many families. He understood the power of consistent support, healthy competition and team spirit, and he led our club through his own strong examples. The recipient of this award is diligent in their efforts to improve their skating. They are leaders in work ethic and display energy and focus in their daily practices. They also volunteer within the club and are positive role models for our younger skaters as they are getting started. This skater must be 13 years old or older by the date of Flashing Blades.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches, and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches
Past award winners:
2024-2025 awarded to: Elizabeth Burns
2023-2024 awarded to: Olivia Balfoort
2022-2023 awarded to: Ryan Cliff
2021-2022 awarded to: William Bocskay
2020-2021 awarded to: Veronika Howarth
2019-2020 awarded to: Keira VanDinther
2018-2019 awarded to: Laurel Cowan
ADULT SKATING AWARD
Criteria: Skater must be registered in an Adult Program until the date of Flashing Blades. This skater should be ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC, EAGER and SPIRITED. Skater should have a KEEN interest and LOVE for the sport of Skating. This AWARD is not for the BEST Skater, but have DEDICATION and PERSEVERANCE. Recipient is ‘one time’ winner
Past award winners:
2024-2025 awarded to: Sean Elley & Amy Polegato
2023-2024 awarded to: Jim Leone
JANET CLARKE SKATER FOR LIFE AWARD
“It is never too late or too soon. It is when it is supposed to be” -Mitch Albom
Criteria: Skater deserving of this award has achieved success in our adult skating program. They set a goal, worked diligently, and demonstrated resilience and courage in its pursuit.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches
2024-2025 awarded to: Jennifer McCulloch
GOLD TEST MEDALIST
Criteria: Skater who has achieved the highest individual achievement possible in figure skating. The recipients are awarded based on test results, and each receives a medal.
Past award winners:
2024-2025 awarded to: William Bocskay, Elizabeth Burns, William Josling
2019-2020 awarded to: Ainsley Cowan, Gabby Lahosky, Jaymee Rogers, Jessica Lahosky, Katelyn Halter, Laurel Cowan, Lily Wilberforce, Liz Rogers, Paige Belleville
VALEDICTION AWARDS
Criteria: Skater must be a B.F.S.C. member of at least ten (10) years, who is leaving the club or no longer skating the SENIOR program. The recipient(s) is(are) chosen by the board and presented with a keeper plaque.
Past award winners:
2024-2025 awarded to: Veronika Howarth & Micaela Tapangan
2023-2024 awarded to: Olivia Balfoort , Emma Humphreys and Lan Huynh
PROGRAM ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Criteria: Friendly towards all the participants in the Canskate and Precanskate programs. Always on time for each session. Always in good spirits during each session. Takes a leadership role and assists Canskate Director with any tasks needed.
Program Assistants Nominated by: Coaches and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches
Past award winners:
2024-2025 awarded to: Katie Males
2023-2024 awarded to: Katie Males
2022-2023 awarded to: Jessica Lahosky
2021-2022 awarded to: Katie Males
2020-2021 awarded to: Olivia Balfoort
2019-2020 awarded to: Gianna Bosagri
2018-2019 awarded to: Jaymee Rogers
BALANCING ACT AWARD
“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create” -Jana Kingsford
Criteria: The skater receiving this award has demonstrated an ability to juggle many different demands, strengths, and interests with their skating and has done an exemplary job of fitting their interests into their life. This skater is determined and encouraging to all. There are many roads to success, and we are happy to be inspired by yours.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches and Board Members
2024-2025 awarded to: Eva Bicz, Cara Johnson, William Josling, Cameron Prince, Ayan Tsai, Addisyn Veccia
BIG STEP AWARD
Criteria: The skater receiving this award has achieved a milestone in their career this season. It may have been a goal that was relentlessly pursued and sacrificed for and has been realised, a qualification level that was recognised, or a score that was achieved.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches and Board Members
CLUB SPIRIT AWARD
Criteria: This person must be friendly towards clubmates and be inclusive to everyone in the club. They must be on time from practise, be in good spirits, and help their clubmates learn.
Members are nominated by: Coaches and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches and Board Members
Past award winners:
2024-2025: William Bocskay & Ryan Cliff
2023-2024 awarded to: Ryan Cliff
2022-2023 awarded to: William Bocskay
2021-2022 awarded to: Sean Elley
2020-2021 awarded to: Amelia Bosagri
2019-2020 awarded to: Olivia Balfoort
2018-2019 awarded to: Paige Bellville
RESILIENCY AWARD
Criteria: The skater receiving this award has overcome obstacles, injuries, setbacks, and hardships and has persevered with intention, dedication, and belief in the process. This skater has endured and is pursuing their passion despite difficulties.
Skaters are nominated by: Coaches and Board Members
Finalists and winners are selected by: Coaches and Board Members
2024-2025: Kayla Blackwell, Elizabeth Burns, & Lukas Poort
MILLARDS AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:
Skaters must apply to be considered. A winner will be selected from qualified entries and chosen based on their dedication to the sport and accomplishments.
The recipient is chosen by representatives of Millard’s and awarded a plaque and $1,000.
Past award winners:
2018-2019 awarded to: Olivia Balfoort
2019-2020 awarded to: Laurel Cowan
2020-2021 awarded to: Lilyana Petrella
2021-2022 awarded to: Kierra Van Dinther
2022-2023 awarded to: Elizabeth Burns
2023-2024 awarded to: William Bocskay
O’DONOGHUE SYNCHRONIZED SKATING AWARD
Past award winners:
2022-2023 awarded to: Cameron Prince