Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Rick Duff

Rick Duff competed as a boxer from 1979 to 1984, as well as in 1989 and in 1995.  He had 251 wins and 13 losses.  He was a seven-time Provincial Champion, five-time Canadian National Champion, and won a number of international events.  Rick was a member of the greatest Canadian Amateur Boxing Team ever assembled – with Willie de Wit, Lennox Lewis, Shawn O’Sullivan, and Dale Walters.  They made Canadian history when they defeated the American National Team for the first time.  Rick fulfilled a life-long dream for both himself and his boyhood and Olympic coach Kai Yip when he competed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

In 2010, he took over running the Lethbridge Boxing Club and became its Head Coach.  In 2014, he was named Boxing Alberta’s Coach of the Year. Rick has also been inducted into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame, as well as the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. We are proud to present this Lifetime Achievement award to someone who has dedicated over 40 years to the sport of boxing!

2024 Awards
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Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. William (Terry) Coveney (2023)

Boxing Alberta is proud to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. William Coveney. Terry has coached boxing for over 40 years throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan, and is the current Head Coach of the Calgary Boxing Club. His tireless commitment to the sport has impacted countless boxers over the years, and we are truly lucky to have such an ambassador of the sport.

Terry was quick to recognize his mentors, Bud Cowan, Mansoor Esmail, and Gerry Burton as influential coaches in his life. This award is meant to recognize the sacrifices and dedication that an individual makes, and we could not think of a more deserving recipient.

Our association is grateful to all of our long time members and friends. Congratulations Terry on this special achievement, and we hope you continue sharing your knowledge and passion of the sport.

Sub-Novice Awards (September 2023)

Congratulations to the following athletes who were recognized for their outstanding performance at our fall sub-novice tournament this year:

  • Best Jr A – Qais Mehn (Humble Boxing)
  • Best Jr B – Tavin Booker (Medicine Hat Boxing Club)
  • Best Jr C – Austin Meyhew (The ShadowBox)
  • Best Youth – Ali Karout (Amplified Athletics Inc.)
  • Best Elite – Igor Domshchikov (Southpaw/Goldenstars)

Do you know someone that is deserving of an award? You can nominate them to be recognized at our AGM. Simply submit a request and reasons why to the office and the awards committee will review all applications.

  1. Life Memberships – (Coach, Official & Administrator)
  2. Paul Hortie Memorial Award – Coach of the Year
  3. Joe McGowan Memorial – Official of The Year
  4. Dale Brown Award of Excellence – National/international Distinction
  5. Dennis Belair Memorial – Volunteer of the Year
  6. Appreciation Awards
  7. President’s Award
  8. Gordon Russell Wind Spirit Award – Awarded to the BA member who has given outstanding time and effort helping indigenous under Privileged Youth
  9. Larwense Duperron Ringmaster Award – Awarded to a BA member who Has Given Unselfishly Of Them Self, In a Supporting Role, To Help Amateur Boxing in Alberta.
  10. Larry Fleming Winning Achievement Award – Awarded to the club with the highest number of Gold Medals at that years Provincial Championships.
  11. Boxing Alberta’s Above and Beyond Award – This is awarded to a long time member who continues to support and work towards building amateur Boxing in Alberta