MDRA Awards Nominations


Updated March 29, 2026


Every year the MDRA presents the following awards to recognize the help provided by the many volunteers who make Metcalfe ringette happen: The Irene Corkill Award, Thompson Cup and Jim Meloy Award recipients are chosen based on nominations from the community.

Let's celebrate the outstanding volunteers who help create a positive impact in MDRA! We encourage you to submit a nomination and share the inspiring stories of those who go above and beyond to make a difference.

Please note, nominations have closed and winners have been announced for the 2025-2026 season. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination, folks who were nominated and those who helped to support the award selection!

Award Categories

Irene Corkill Spirit Award

The Irene Corkill Award goes to a U19 or U16 player who has demonstrated their commitment to the sport by giving back to the association.

Thompson Cup

The Thompson Cup is awarded to any volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the association during one or more seasons.

Bob Robb Award (President’s Award - not open to nominations)

The Bob Robb Award goes to a member of the MDRA executive for service above and beyond. The recipient of this award is chosen by the MDRA president.

Jim Meloy Award (Coach of the Year)

The Jim Meloy Award goes to a coach who presents a positive role model for coaching and demonstrates concern for the all around development of the players to develop confidence, self-discipline and respect.

Manager of the Year Award (NEW)

The Manager of the Year Award is presented to a team manager who has made an outstanding contribution to their team and the association through their organization, communication, and dedication. This individual plays a key role in supporting players, coaches, and families, and helps create a positive and well-run team environment.


Recent recipients

 

Season

Irene Corkill Sprit Award

Thompson Cup

Bob Robb Award

Jim Meloy Award

Manager of the Year Award

2025-2026

Sophie Hodgson

Julie McIntosh-Custic

Keira Kirkpatrick

Kerry Biggs

Kate Cote

(Inaugural winner)

2024-2025

Alexiane Gagne

MDRA Social Committee

 Rebecca VanderMeulen

Nat Elliott

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2023-2024

Sierra McFarlane

Alicia Miller

Tom Macdonald

 

Mel Grant

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2022-2023

Olivia Weylie

Erin Gagne

Alicia Vance

Marc Cyrenne

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2021-2022

Amber Dubue

Kaitlyn Macdonald

Kerry Biggs

Tom Macdonald

Karla George

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2020-2021

Isabelle Labrosse

Jen Elliott

Kristy Biddle

Sean O'Neill

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2019-2020

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2018-2019

Nicole Arbic

Angie Bickmore

Karla George

Sean Burrows

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2017-2018

Alexa Burry

Travis Carty

Lori Blinn

Mark Bickmore

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2016-2017

Victoria Robitaille

Liberty Robitaille

Shelley Dubue

Jenn Thompson

Ryan Bellinger

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2015-2016

Lindsey Hapil

Jennifer Cahill

Leslie Segal

Kelly Mayo

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2014-2015

Allison Frizzell

Kerry Biggs

Lisa Sullivan

Mark Bickmore

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