TORONTO, ON (October 1, 2015) - On September 19th 2015, the Canadian Association of Basketball Officials (CABO) recognized 14 Canadian officials for their leadership and dedication to basketball.

"Congratulations to all of the officials who were recently recognized at the CABO AGM. Officials are an important piece of our sport development pathway," said Michele O'Keefe, President & CEO, Canada Basketball. "Some of these award winners have been recognized for their contributions to date and others to encourage them to stay involved."

<table border="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><p align="center"><strong>2015 CABO AWARD RECIPIENTS</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2015 Ted Earley Award -&nbsp;Presented to: John Weiland, Alberta</strong></p><p><em>Awarded to an official that had been recognized as a superior floor official nationally and internationally and has held both leadership and administrative roles. </em></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2015 Executive Merit Award -&nbsp;Presented to: Dave Morphy,&nbsp;Manitoba</strong></p><p><em>Awarded to an official who has a made significant contribution to CABO</em></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2015 J.A. (Wink) Willox Award(s)</strong></p><p><em>The award is given to referees who is considered a good floor official by local standards and has provided significant length of service to the basketball community. </em></p><p><strong>Presented to:</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Paul Johnson</p></td><td><p>Ontario</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>David McManus&nbsp;</p></td><td><p>New Brunswick</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Morgan Munroe&nbsp;</p></td><td><p>Alberta</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Alfie Paoletti</p></td><td><p>Quebec</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>David Werry</p></td><td><p>Saskatchewan</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

CABO also administers the Ritchie/Nicurity Scholarships which are awarded to promising officials to provide financial assistance in furthering their education.

<table border="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3"><p align="center"><strong>2015 Ritchie/Nicurity Scholarships Recipients</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p align="center"><strong>Name</strong></p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>Province</strong></p></td><td><p align="center"><strong>School</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Janessa Siemens</p></td><td><p align="center">Manitoba</p></td><td><p align="center">University of Winnipeg</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tauralee Tenn&nbsp;</p></td><td><p align="center">Ontario</p></td><td><p align="center">Saint Paul University</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Michael Trites</p></td><td><p align="center">Alberta</p></td><td><p align="center">University of Alberta</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sarah Holmes&nbsp;</p></td><td><p align="center">Ontario</p></td><td><p align="center">University of Guelph</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Alyssa Bauer</p></td><td><p align="center">Manitoba</p></td><td><p align="center">University of Manitoba</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Courtney Formosa</p></td><td><p align="center">British Columbia</p></td><td><p align="center">University of Victoria</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Click here for more information on awards and scholarship criteria.

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