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Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the head coach who has excelled in his role over the course of the regular season based on expectations, performance and circumstances, as determined by his peers.

Past winners of the trophy are:

YEAR COASTAL CONFERENCE INTERIOR CONFERENCE
2024 Cam Keith, Surrey Eagles *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2023 Ryan Donald, Cranbrook Bucks *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2022 Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2021 Not awarded due to COVID-19
2020 Jason Fortier, Coquitlam Express *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2019 Joe Martin, Merritt Centennials *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2018 Bliss Littler, Wenatchee Wild *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2017 Bliss Littler, Wenatchee Wild *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2016 Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees *Awarded to one BCHLΒ coach
2015 Jason Tatarnic, Chilliwack Chiefs *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2014 Bobby Henderson, Langley Rivermen *Awarded to one BCHL coach
2013 Bill Bestwick, Victoria Grizzlies Luke Pierce, Merritt Centennials
2012 Matt Erhart, Surrey Eagles Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees
2011 Kent Lewis, Powell River Kings Tim Kehler, Salmon Arm SilverBacks
2010 Nolan Graham, Alberni Valley Bulldogs Mark Ferner, Vernon Vipers
2009 Kent Lewis, Powell River Kings Mark Ferner, Vernon Vipers
2008 Bill Bestwick, Nanaimo Clippers Fred Harbinson, Penticton Vees
2007 Scott Robinson, Cowichan Valley Capitals Bruno Campese, Penticton Vees
2006 Jim Hiller, Alberni Valley Bulldogs Al Glendenning, Merritt Centennials
2005 Bill Bestwick, Nanaimo Clippers Ed Dempsey, Prince GeorgeΒ Spruce Kings
2004 Scott Robinson, Cowichan Valley Capitals Rick Pitta, Williams Lake Timberwolves
2003 Terry Perkins, Powell River Kings Garry Davidson, Salmon Arm SilverBacks
2002 Terry Perkins, Powell River Kings Mike Vandekamp, Vernon Vipers
2001 Harvey Smyl, Chilliwack Chiefs Bryant Perrier, Penticton Panthers
2000 Campbell Blair, Victoria Salsa Bryant Perrier, Penticton Panthers
1999 Mark Holick, Surrey Eagles Troy Mick, Vernon Vipers
1998 Harvey Smyl, Chilliwack Chiefs Barry Wolff, Quesnel Millionaires
1997 Rick Lanz, Surrey Eagles Kelvin MacKay, Trail Smoke Eaters
1996 Harvey Smyl, Chilliwack Chiefs *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1995 Enio Sacilotto, Penticton Panthers *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1994 Kent Lewis, Powell River Kings Garry Davidson, Penticton Panthers
1993 Pat Smith, Surrey Eagles Brian Barrett, Merritt Centennials
1992 Mike Collins, Bellingham Ice Hawks Garry Davidson, Penticton Panthers
1991 Harvey Smyl, New Westmister Royals Mike O’Brien, Chilliwack Chiefs
1990 John Olver, New Westminster Royals *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1989 Eddy Beers, Merritt Centennials *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1980 Don Berry, Bellingham Blazers *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1979 Don Berry, Bellingham Blazers *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1978 Joe Tennant, Merritt Centennials *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1974 Gil Lundihn, Langley Lords *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1971 Jack Taggart, Penticton Broncos *Awarded to one BCHL coach
1969 Doug Anderson, Victoria Cougars *Awarded to one BCHL coach