Named after one of East York Curling Club's members, most recognized for starting the World Junior Championship, the Dave Prentice Award is given out to those who have given outstanding service to EYCC or distinguished themselves as curlers. This is the highest honour at the East York Curling Club and not given out annually. It is presented at the Annual Volunteeer Appreciation Party.
Nominations will be accepted in writing throughout the year by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., in person by filling out a paper nomination form, or by filling out this online email form. The annual cut off date for nominations is April 30th.
Criteria for Nomination
- Outstanding achievement in the sport of curling
- Exemplary volunteer service & leadership
- Championing new initiatives and events
- Significant contributions to the growth of the club & the curling community
Past Winners
Year |
Winner(s) |
Year | Winner(s) |
1986-1987 |
Don Noble |
1998-1999 | Gord Shepherd |
1987-1988 |
Iris Empey |
1999-2000 | Dennis Laffin |
1988-1989 |
Fred Knight |
2000-2001 | Brenda Andress |
1989-1990 |
Jane Hill |
2006-2007 | Sandra Gabriel |
1990-1991 |
Marg & Jack Manley |
2008-2009 |
Michael Shepherd Elana Sone Matthew Shepherd Heather Marshall |
1991-1992 |
Gwen Hall George Nicol |
2009-2010 | Dennis Elgie |
1992-1993 |
Molly Lee Laurie Clennett |
2014-2015 |
Donna Bantis Glenn Gabriel |
1993-1994 |
Dianne Stone |
2016-2017 | Robert Bunten |
1994-1995 |
Victoria (Vogan) Marianchuk |
2018-2019 | Jason Chang |
1995-1996 |
Norm Marianchuk |
2020-2021 | Carolyn Fleming |
1996-1997 |
Ursula & Brian Beamish |
2021-2022 | Vicki Marianchuk |
1997-1998 |
Bing Mark Sharon Falls |