On June 18, 2016 Judo PEI Held 2nd Annual Judo PEI Awards and Banquet.
To Kick off the awards Sensei John Wilber was Presented his Rokudan (6th Dan) Belt from National Grading Board Chair Fred Blaney. He was also presented with Judo Canada’s President’s Award for outstanding service to the Judo Community.
Sandra MacDonald and Hubert Marchbanks nominated and spoke about Garth Matthews our 2016 Wall of Fame Inductee.
Coach of the Year: Chris Townsend
Volunteer of the Year: Nicole Mahar
Most Improved Male – George Madumba
Most Improved Female: Emma VanWesterneng
Spirit of Judo Award – Kent Hardy and Carol Wilbert
John Wilbert Award – Turner Moore
Lone Wolf Award – Victoria Keefe
Fighting Spirit Award – Kris LaFrance