Derek Bucharski Memorial Award

Derek Bucharski Memorial Award

In 2008, Vermilion lost one of its most passionate soccer players in Derek Bucharski. In his honour, his family created the "Derek Bucharski Memorial Award for Dedication and Team Spirit". This award is to be given out each year to four individuals (one from each of U13, U15, U17 and U19) who stand out on their respective teams for their dedication and team spirit (such as a positive attitude and good practice attendance). Each recipient receives a small gift and has their name put on a plaque, which can be seen inside the shack.

Derek Bucharski was a member of the Vermilion Soccer Association for 9 years as a player on the youth teams (indoor and outdoor) and Vermilion Men's Team. He loved soccer and was a skillful player. He was also a referee for our association and volunteered along with his parents Mary and Joe. He lost his life in a tragic accident on July 1, 2008. In his memory, his family wants to remember him by presenting these awards to other players who love the game of soccer as fervently as Derek.

The 2023 recipients are:

U13B: Sawyer Cochrane

U15B: Grady Ganton

U17G: Jada Sanford

U19G: Lauren Sayers

The 2022 recipients are:

U15: Ashton Brodbin

U13: Brittin Willis

U17: Roisin Dalton

U19: Caleb Ree

Congratulations to all of the winners for demonstrating the qualities that made them worthy of this award!

Historical Winners 2009-2021

2021: soccer paused due to COVID Pandemic

2020: soccer paused due to COVID Pandemic

2019: U13 Brooke Perron, U15 Hannah McCagherty, U17 Cameron Hyshka, U19 Abygale Durie

2018: U11 Tomas Liemenberg, U13 Kira Jaremco, U15 Shelby Cartier, U17/U19 Evan Evangelista

2017: U12 Colin Roach, U14 Clay Bryden, U16 Megan Krys, U18 Breanna Rainey

2016: U12: Madison Tovell, U14 Alyx Ward, U16 Ty Stenhouse, U18 Ossman Abuzukar

2015: U12 Madison Shimko, U14 Tristan Shomachuk, U16 Shauna Weimann, U18 Taylor Heinrich

2014: U12 Brody Young, U14 Shae Collins, U16 Jessica Kingston, U18 Ryan Sherwood

2013: U12: Daniel Zhao, U14 Jordan Bush, U16 Matthew Pulyk, U18 Dustin Stenne

2012: U12 Tessa Rae Hartwell, U14 Michael McCrae, U16 Chad Andreychuk, U18 Amy Chase

2011: U12 Shae Collins, U14 Kennedy Smart, U16 Logan Sherwood, U18 Michel Hynek

2010: U12 Tyra King, U14 Brandon Cooksen, U16 Kayley Brodbin, U18 Ryan Okkema

2009: U12 Darius Howanyk, U14 Heidi Stoyko, U16 Paul Lord, U18 Rebecca Smith