Season Player Awards
At the end of each season, players who have contributed most to the success of the team are given special recognition by the teams and its coaches at the year end banquet. Please note the past winners from 1998 - 2000 that appear on this page.
Description of Awards
Academic Award
To the RAM that has the best overall academic standing at the end of the immediately preceding academic year for that student who must be in Grade 9 in the year of receiving the award.
First Year MVP
To the RAM who is in the first year of football with the RAMS regardless of his previous years of experience.
Heart Trophy
The player that best displays effort and courage throughout the year as chosen by the players and coaches.
Rookie
The player who best displays effort and ability in his FIRST year of COACHED football.
Most Improved
The player who has, in the opinion of his coaches, improved the greatest amount during the year.
Offensive Lineman of the Year
The player on offence occupying an interior line position that performed at a very high level throughout the year.
Defensive Lineman of the Year
The player on defence occupying an interior line position who performed at a very high level during the year.
Special Teams MVP
The player who contributed most consistently at any special teams position.
MVP Offence
The player who was the most valuable contributor to the success of the offence.
MVP Defense
The player who was the most valuable contributor to the success of the defense.
MVP All Around
The player who was most valuable to the team at several positions including special teams.
Most Contribution Least Recognition
The player who in the opinion of the coaches contributed a significant amount to the success of the team without gaining much recognition.
Playoff MVP
Presented to the player that raised his level of play significantly during the playoffs.
Bob Doleman Award
In the name of a coach of the Rams in the 1970's who awarded the player who best demonstrated athletic ability, scholastic achievement, and overall qualities expected of a Ram.
President's Trophy
This is the award that is awarded to the player who is the LEADER of the team in the dressing room and on the field and who sets an example of great leadership.
100% Award
Awarded to players who make every practice, game and team function during the season.
*Winners are in bold.
2009
Academic Award- Jackson Souster
First Year MVP- Trevor Aiello, Chad Bullock, Reggie Schoeppe, Leo Kennedy
Heart Trophy- Luca Stinchcombe, Derek Newman, Jeremy North, Austin Kuzyk
Rookie of the Year- Jonathon WEbb, Caleb Wilkins, Chris Foster, Trevor Aiello
Most Improved- Caleb Wilkins, Jesse Garnett, Chris Foster, Justin Baker
Offensive Lineman - Brandon De Gans, Nolan Beck, Jesse Garnett
Defensive Lineman- Ben Birtles, Drake Kremer, Brandon DeGans, Jesse Garnett
Special Teams MVP- Kyle Eskelson Chris Foster, Eric Madsen, Trevor Aiello
MVP Offence- Bryson Dobush, Austin Simpson,Justin Baker, Jim Airey
MVP Defence- Nolan Beck, Kyle Eskelson, Dylin Russell, Austin Patrie, Drake Kremer
MVP Defensive Back- Tyson Chorney, Chris Foster, Josh Normandeau
MVP All Around- Nolan Beck, Bryson Dobush, Austin Patrie, Brandon DeGans
Most Contribution/Least Recognition- Ben Birtles, Jesse Garnett, Jeremy North
Playoff MVP- Jim Airey, Bryson Dobush, Justin Baker
Bob Doleman Award- Brandon De Gans, Bryson Dobush , Derek Newman
President's Award- Ben Birtles, Bryson Dobush, Nolan Beck, Brandon DeGans
MVP Linebacker* (new in 2009) - Kyle Eskelson, Austin Patrie, Chad Bullock, Dylin Russell
100% Award- Dylin Russell and Luca Stinchcombe
2008
Academic Award- Austin Heck
First Year MVP- Kyle Eskelson, Derek Newman, Jimmie Airey, Tyson Chorney
Heart Trophy- Colton Balicki, Jordan Blonar, Tony Timeous, Curtis Chung
Rookie of the Year- Matt Lapointe, Austin Simpson, Rio Stolk, Drake Kramer
Most Improved- Luke Zenke, Jeremy North, Tony Timeous, Colton Balick, Derek Newman
Offensive Lineman - Sawyer Barth, Luke Zenke, Ben Birtles, Tony Timeous, Brandon De Gans
Defensive Lineman- Alex Perry, Rio Stolk, Austin Heck, Troy Weissbach, Jeremy Balyk
Special Teams MVP- Brandon Stewart, Derek Koss, Alex Perry, Kyle Eskelson
MVP Offence- Derek Koss, Jordan Samoil, Brandon Stewart, Rees Paterson
MVP Defence- Jordan Blonar, Austin Heck, Greg Beauregard, Alex Mueller
MVP Defensive Back- Braiden Anibale, Curtis Chung, Aaron Tripodi, Matt Lapointe
MVP All Around- Breg Beauregard, Brandon Stewart, Austin Heck
Most Contribution/Least Recognition- Jeremy Balyk, Thomas Chubey, Alex Mueller, Luke Zenke
Playoff MVP- Brandon Stewart, Derek Koss, Rees Paterson, Jordan Blonar, Jordan Samoil
Bob Doleman Award- Rees Paterson, Brandon De Gans, Sawyer Barth
President's Award- Austin Heck, Greg Beauregard, Derek Koss, Rees Paterson
100% Award- Matt Lapointe, Derek Koss, Jordan Samoil,Rio Stolk, Alex Mueller
2007
Academic Award- Eric Chorney/Matt Hudema
First Year MVP- Brandon Stewart
Heart Trophy- Joel Patan
Rookie of the Year- Zach MacDonald
Most improved- Alex Mueller
Offensive Lineman of the Year- Spencer Frayn
Defensive Lineman of the Year- Jeremy Klaasens
Special Teams MVP- Dexter Brown
MVP Offence- Derek Koss
MVP Defence- Matt Hudema/Greg Beauregard
MVP All Around- Dexter Brown
Most Contribution/Least Recognition- Theo Long
Playoff MVP- Benny Kiza/Austin Heck
Bob Doleman Award-Matt Hudema
President's Trophy- Greg Beauregard
100% Award-
MV Defensive Back- Eric Chorney/Justin DeGans
2006
Academic Award- Jonathon Mora
First Year MVP- Tyler Northrup, Justin Gillett , Matt Hudema, Derek Hutton
Heart Trophy- Cody Scott, Kyle Johnston , Matt Perry , Aaron Kuzyk, Jordan Amini
Rookie of the Year- Andrew Beecroft, Dexter Brown, Tyler Northrup, Derek Hutton
Most Improved- Andrew Beecroft, Keaton McKiel , Colby Teel , Dustin Walker, Spencer Frayn
Offensive Lineman of the Year- Keaton McKiel, Aaron Nelson , Bennett Douglas , Joey Beller, Andrew Beecroft
Defensive Lineman of the Year- Pierre Aubin, Grayden Fast , Colby Teel, David Simard, Tyler Butts, Jeremy Klaassens
Special Teams MVP- Tyler Northrup , Joel Patan, Aaron Boyce, Jordan Penner
MVP Offence- Luke Laboucane , Kyle Dunlop, Tyler Northrup, Anthony Myroon
MVP Defence- Kyle Johnston , Cody Scott , Grayden Fast, Pierre Aubin
MVP All Around- Pierre Aubin, Grayden Fast, Cody Scott, Anthony Myroon
Most Contribution/Least Recognition- Justin Gillett, David Simard, Keaton McKiel , AaronNelson
Playoff MVP- Justin Gillett, Luke Laboucane , Grayden Fast, Cody Scott
Bob Doleman Award- Anthony Myroon, Bennett Douglas , Kyle Dunlop , Kyle Johnston
President's Trophy- Grayden Fast, Kyle Dunlop, Pierre Aubin, Luke Laboucane
100% Award- Pierre Aubin, Andrew Boyd, Dillon Gary, Aaron Kuzyk, Conrad Whetstone
THIS YEAR MARKED THE PRESENTATION OF A NEW AWARD
Most Valuable Defensive Back Award- Andrew Boyd, Jon Mora, Justin Rehman, Matt Perry
2005
Academic Award- Ryan de Gans, Kyle Dunlop, Steven Hammermaster, Kyle Brow
First Year MVP- Aaron Kuzyk, Cody Scott, Luke Laboucane, Kyle Johnson, Matt Perry, Kyle Dunlop
Heart Trophy- Jake Budinski, Justin Rehman, Nolan Koss, Brad Nehring, Tyler Shulko
Rookie of the Year- Kyle Johnson, Jesse Kuczera, Ryan deGans, Luke Laboucane, Jordan Harlock, Akeem Brown
Most Improved- Kyle Dunlop, Taylor Amirault, James Riley, Nathan Rehman, Tyler Ewert, Logan Trachuk
Offensive Lineman of the Year- Andrew Carefoot, Ryan deGans, Logan Trachuk, Cody Hughes, Kyle Brow
Defensive Lineman of the Year- Grayden Fast, Joel Seutter, Jake Budinski, Quinn Balicki, Brad Nehring
Special Teams MVP- Tyler Nelson, Jesse Kuczera, Steven Hammermaster, Andrew Hutchinson, Taylor Souster
MVP Offence- Adam Beller, Andrew Hutchinson, Kyle Brow,Tyler Nelson, Taylor Souster
MVP Defense- Donavin Obenauer, Jon Chocair, Kael Schryver, Grayden Fast, Joel Seutter
MVP All Around- Tyler Nelson, Kael Schryver, Adam Beller, Taylor Souster, Donavin Obenauer, Grayden Fast
Most Contribution, Least Recognition- Grayden Fast, Tyler Ewert, Brad Nehring, Jake Budinski, Logan Trachuk
Playoff MVP- Tyler Nelson, Joel Seutter, Adam Beller, Jon Chocair, Taylor Souster
Bob Dolman Award- Taylor Souster, Kyle Brow, Steven Hammermaster, Kael Schryver, Brad Nehring
President's Trophy- Donavin Obenauer, Kyle Brow, Taylor Souster, Kyle Dunlop, Jon Chocair
100% Award- Tyler Shulko, James Riley, Aaron Kuzyk, Tyler Nelson, Andrew Carefoot, Matt Perry
2004
Academic Winner- Eric Ginda, Ryan Granberg, Garrett Elsey
First Year MVP- Joel Seutter,Kyle Brow, Tyler Nelson, Jake Budinski
Heart- Jake Budinski, Nathan Rehman, Tanner Stephens, Graham Ward, Taylor Souster, Steffan Renauta
Rookie- Adam Beaton, Joel Seutter, Greg Frost, Chris Tran
Most Improved- Joel Seutter, Ryan Proud, Adam Beaton, Shawn Gerrie, Blaine Prudden, Braiden Kagel
Offensive Lineman- Kyle Brow, Doug Rypstra, Mike Korte, Patrick Dougherty
Defensive Lineman- Steffan Renauta, Eric Ginda, Greg Frost, Jake Budinski
Special Teams MVP- Adam Beaton, Adam Beller, Tyler Nelson, Luke Leonard, Greg Frost, Jordan Adamson
MVP Offence- Garrett Elsey, Jordan Adamson, Shawn Gerrie, Chris Tran
MVP Defence- Luke Leonard, Greg Frost, Ryan Granberg, Ryan Proud
MVP All Around- Mike Korte, Adam Beaton, Luke Leonard, Greg Frost, Jordan Adamson
Most Contribution/Least Recognition- Eddie Bryski, Patrick Dougherty, Marc Dotto, Graham Ward
Playoff MVP- Luke Leonard, Jordan Adamson, Shawn Gerrie, Ryan Granberg, Eddie Bryski
Bob Doleman- Luke Leonard, Garrett Elsey, Jordan Adamson, Mike Korte
President's Trophy- Jordan Adamson, Luke Leonard, Greg Frost, Mike Korte, Ryan Granberg
2003
Academic- Andy Holubowich, Brodie Roberts, Nate Curtis, Tim Conrad
First Year MVP- Jordan Adamson, Eric Ginda, Mike Korte, Luke Leonard, Chad Gordon
Rookie Of The Year- Kyle Christenhusz, Ben Perry, Chris Newborn, Andy Holubowich
Most Improved- Darcy Hinds, Cam Argue, Cam Rehman, Cordel Carothers, Chad Gordon
Most Valuable Offensive Lineman- Mike Korte, Cordel Carothers, Brett Raftis, Darcy Hinds
Most Valuable Defensive Lineman- Chris Newborn, Brandon Vickers, Cam Argue, Kyle Christenhusz
Special Teams MVP- Brett Raftis, Duncan Hankinson, Ben Perry, Nate Curtis
MVP Offence- Duncan Hankinson, Cam Rehman, Kurtis MacDonald, Zach Smith
MVP Defence- Kyle Christenhusz, Brandon Vickers, Ben Perry, Taylor Paulson, Luke Leonard
MVP All Around- Duncan Hankinson, Kurtis MacDonald, Ben Perry, Kyle Christenhusz
Most Contribution/Least Recognition- Cam Rehman, Cam Argue, Jordan Adamson, Taylor Paulson, Andy Holubowich
Bob Doleman- Steven Schriver, Troy Harrison, Duncan Hankinson, Brodie Roberts
Presidents (Leadership)- Cam Rehman, Steven Schriver, Kurtis MacDonald, Zach Smith
Playoff MVP- Ben Perry, Duncan Hankinson, Kyle Christenhusz, Kurtis MacDonald, Cam Rehman
Heart- Michael Berg, Dan Wilkin, Shawn Hutton, Andy Holubowich
2002
Heart- John Ingram, Mike Berg, Kevin Archibald, Chad Nicpon
Rookie of Year- Steven Langevin, Zach Smith, Matt Biamonte, Landon Lonsberry
Defensive Lineman- Kevin Archibald, Shaun Wall, Brad Prysunka, Steven Langevin
Offensive Lineman- Brandon Vickers, Brett Raftis, Mitch McLeod, Mike Richards
Special Teams MVP- Duncan Hankinson, Nathaniel Curtis, John Ingram, Troy Harrison
Defense MVP- Ray Beauregard, Jeff Toonen, Korey Johnson, Brad Prysunka
Offense MVP- Ross Junck, David Ehrler, Kurtis MacDonald, Duncal Hankinson
MVP All Around- David Ehrler, Kurtis MacDonad, Korey Johnson, Ray Beauregard
Most Improved- Matt Biamonte, Brett Raftis, Christian Brown, Troy Harrison
Most Contribution Least Recognition- Troy Harrison, Kevin Archibald, Christian Brown, Ross Junck
Bob Doleman- Duncan Hankinson, Brandon Vickers, Justin Figeat, Mike Richards
President’s Trophy- David Ehrler, Jeff Toonen, Mike Richards, Ray Beauregard
Playoff MVP- James Rogers, Duncan Hankinson, Mitch McLeod, Cory Rentz
2001
The 2001 edition of the Sherwood Park Rams saw the introduction of 2 new player awards- Defensive Lineman of the Year and the Most Significant Playoff Performance Award. The Defensive Lineman Award will be awarded to compliment the Offensive Lineman of the Year which has been in existence for more that 30 years. The Playoff Award was contributed to the team by the Head Coach, Jim Skitsko, to recognize the player who "stepped up" his game to a new high level during the playoffs. It will bear Coach Skitsko's name. This year's trophy nominees (winner(1) in bold) are:
Heart Trophy- Amber Kay, Trevor Ford, Ryan Tucker, Matt White
Rookie- Dustin MacDonald, Matt Schultenkamper, Jonathon Leighton, Sean Allen
Most Improved- Justin Sears, Zach Amyot, Steven Chase, Michael Richards, Travis Labonte
Offensive Lineman- Matt White, Amber Kay, Mike Bryski, Mitch McLeod
Defensive Lineman- Jonathon Leighton, Matt Schultenkamper, Richard Tracy, Matt Speers
Special Teams MVP- Regan Miller, John Ingram, Adam Joy, Mitch McLeod
MVP Offence- Zach Amyot, Steven Chase, Ryan Meraw, Adam Joy
MVP Defence- Andrew Rogers, Derrrick Bebonang, Brad Maloney, Regan Miller
MVP All Around, Derrick Bebonang, Zach Amyot, Adam Joy, Andrew Rogers
Most Contribution/Least Recognition- Mike Bryski, Brad Maloney, David Ehrler, Ray Beauregard
Bob Doleman Award- Adam Joy, Matt White, Steve Chase, Ryan Meraw
President's Trophy- Ryan Meraw, Matt White, Steve Chase, Adam Joy, Derrick Bebonang
Jim Skitsko Playoff Award- Matt Speers, Jeff Toonen, Richard Tracy, Ryan Meraw, Dan Heaton, Travis Labonte
2000
Rookie- Craig Gerbrandt, Pierce Hnatiuk, Mark Forbes, Jeremiah White
Most Improved- Ryan Meraw, Zach Amyotte, Zach Manca, Nick Archibald
Lineman of the Year- Arthur Laramie, Josh Traquair, Clinton McLeod, Lance Beaudoin
Most Contribution Least Recognition- Levi Laseur, Derek Bebonang, Josh Traquair, Steve Campbell
Special Teams MVP- Adam Joy, Mark Forbes, Steve Campbell, Lance Beaudoin
MVP Offence-Nathan Warnock, Scott Stinchcombe, Blair Barzeele, Pierce Hnatiuk
MVP Defense- Jeff Golinowski, Clinton McLeod, Craig Gerbrandt, Steve Chase
MVP All Around- Scott Stinchcombe, Blair Barzeele, Trevor Topilko, Lance Beaudoin
Bob Doleman Award- Clinton McLeod, Steve Campbell, Nathan Warnock, Scott Stinchcombe
Heart- Levi Laseur, Trevor Ford, Amber Kay, Adam Joy, Nathan Toonen, Chris Neil, Matt White, Trevor Topilko, Jeremiah White, Arthur Laramie
President's Trophy- Nathan Warnock, Jeff Golinowski, Trevor Topilko, Arthur Laramie
1999
Heart Trophy- Trevor Perl, Kelly Alexander, Mark O'Neill, Scott Stichcombe
Rookie- Ian Fizer, James Lacelle, Dan Spottiswood, Nathan Nichols
Most Improved- James Lacelle, Nathan Warnock, Phil Lawrence, Lance Beaudoin
Lineman of the Year- Omar Amer, Steve Dennis, Moose Allers, Dan Spottiswood
Special Teams MPV- Blair Barzeele, Matthew Billings, J.R. Harrop, Eric Ness
MVP Offence- Nathan Nichols, Trevor Topilko, Murray Fikowski
MVP Defense- Matthew Billings, Danny Bass, Brenden Riopel
MVP All Around- Danny Bass, J.R. Harrop, Lee Fehr, Blair Barzeele
Most Contribution Least Recognition- Scott Stinchcombe, Phil Lawrence, Brad Herauf, Matthew Billings
Bob Doleman Award- Erik Ness, Murray Fikowski, Clinton McLeod, Trevor Topilko
President's Trophy- Danny Bass, James Lacelle, Murray Fikowski, Erik Ness
1998
Heart Trophy- Brad Herauf, Kelly Grabill, Mark Mazurek, Kellyl Alexander
Most Contribution with Least Recognition- Ryan McNair, Rob Olexson, Lee Fehr, Scott Jeffrey.
Most Improved- Matt Lemay, Murray Fikowski, Chris Bohush, Jason Swain
MVP Offense- Steve Golko, Jason Meraw, Patrick Smith
MVP Defense- Matt Lemay, Adam Skitsko, Mike Jespersen, Jason Ewaskiw
MVP Special Teams- J.R. Harrop, David Chmelyk, Adam Skitsko, Sean McNicoll
Rookie of the Year- Jordan Allers, Brad Caron, Rob Olexlson, Matt Parasynchuk
Lineman Award- Scott Shriver, David Chmelyk, Dustin Tetrault, Brad Caron
Bob Doleman Award for Desire, Sportsmanship and Ability- Dustin Tetrault, Trevor Topilko, Joe McBurney, Jason Ewaskiw
MVP All Around- Eric Ness, Steven Golko, Patrick Smith, Scott Schriver
100% Winners- Matt Billings, Nathan Bell, David Chmelyk, Jason Ewaskiw, John Osborne, Adam Skitsko
1997
Heart- Dan Mantei
Rookie- Rob Bodnar
Most Improved- Kyle Schmaus
Lineman of the Year- Ian Cuff
Special Teams MVP- Kurtis Gable
MVP Offence- Luke Lavorato
MVP Defense- Darcy Bennett
MVP All Around- Colin Bentley
Most Contribution, Least Recognition- Alex Ginda
Bob Doleman Award- Matt McIntosh
President's Award- Tim McFadyen
100% Award- Colin Bentley, David Chmelyk, Ian Cuff, Matt Schellenberg, Scott Schriver
1996
Heart Trophy- Zach Yuzwa
Rookie- Curt Martin
Most Improved- Tyler Hawthorne
Lineman of the Year- Ben Thieson
Special Teams MVP- Mike Sakaluk
MVP Offence- Willie Shulba
MVP Defense- Cory Lakusta
MVP All Around- Willie Shulba
Most Contribution, Least Recognition- Ian Cuff
Bob Doleman Award- Tyler Prince
President's Trophy- Cory Lakusta