The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) is pleased to announce that Nominations are open for the 2025 OHF Awards Program.
OHF Awards include:
• Bill Richmond Memorial Award
• Dr. Allan Morris Award
• Officiating Program Award
• Order of Merit Award
• Staff Award
• Volunteer of the Year Award
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Hockey Award
• Woman in Hockey Award
Nominations are open now and will be received up to
September 12, 2025. Nominations can be found
on the OHF website
here, and can be submitted via
[email protected].
Bill Richmond Memorial Award
The Bill Richmond Award is presented by the Ontario Hockey Federation for outstanding achievement in
the development of amateur hockey in the Branch.
Dr. Allan Morris Award
The Dr. Allan Morris Award honours a person who has shown dedication to the OHF to the mission of
the Branch. Previously known as the Past Presidents’ Honour Award, it was renamed in 2009 in honour
of Dr. Allan Morris, who served as Branch President from 1997-2001 and as Hockey Canada’s Chairman
of the Board from 2007 until his passing. Dr. Morris had a profound impact on the game not only within
the OHF but throughout the country.
Officiating Program Award
This award recognizes individuals actively involved in the officiating program for their contribution to
the game, for their officiating skills and for what they put back into amateur hockey within the Branch.
Order of Merit Award
This award honours those individuals who have served amateur hockey for many years. The recipients
have participated as a player, as a coach and an association member and have made significant
contributions to amateur hockey within the OHF.
Staff Award
The Staff Award honours on a yearly basis a staff person that best exemplifies the commitment to the
values and objectives of the OHF and its Members, exhibits pride and respect for the organizations of
the OHF and its participants, demonstrates team spirit both in the office and in one’s life and shows
commitment and dedication for the betterment of the game of hockey within the Branch to the level
they have the ability.
Volunteer of the Year Award
This award recognizes outstanding commitment and significant contribution to the game, the Branch
and the hockey community within the OHF. The recipient must be active in hockey during the year of
the award presentation.
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Hockey Award
This award recognizes an Association and/or individual (player, coach, or administrator) for their
contributions to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the sport of hockey.
The Woman in Hockey Award
The Award honours an individual for their exceptional contribution to the promotion and advancement
of female’s in hockey within Ontario.