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 |