NHHA Awards Information (New Hamburg Hockey Association)

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New Hamburg Hockey Association Awards

Each year at the conclusion of our hockey season, New Hamburg Hockey Association recognizes individuals for their contributions to our hockey program.  Please consider nominating a deserving individual for one of the awards below.


Local League Coach of the Year

Is your child’s Local League coach fun? Dedicated? Enthusiastic? Positive and motivational? If you answered, “yes”, nominate your coach for Local League Coach of the Year!

Representative Coach of the Year

Is your child’s Representative coach fun? Dedicated? Enthusiastic? Positive and motivational?If you answered, “yes”, nominate your coach for Representative Coach of the Year!

Initiation Volunteer of the Year

New Hamburg Hockey Association recognizes outstanding contributions, involvement and service to the Initiation Program.Initiation Volunteer of the year recipients have displayed commitment to the Initiation program and have made an impact on the game and players.

Dr. H.M. Katzenmeier Memorial  Player of the Year

Player of the Year Award honours a U18 or U21 player who best exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership, hockey ability and performance, as well as school and community participation.

Claude Snyder Memorial Fan of the Year

Fan of the Year award is given to a deserving New Hamburg Hockey fan who promotes the spirit of hockey within our community.

Wilhelm Scholarship Award

The Wilhelm Scholarship Award provides 2 scholarships to NHHA members who will be graduating and attending post-secondary school this coming year.These individuals display sportsmanship, hockey ability as well as school and community participation.

John Popham Award Dedicated to Years of Service to Minor Hockey

This award is given to the NHHA executive who is long serving and has made an impact on the successful hockey operations within our community.Their commitment ensures that the minor hockey program thrives within our community. Their work behind the scenes leads to the enjoyment of all members to participate in a strong hockey program.