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18th WESPY Awards a slam dunk success

Updated: May 2, 2025

The 18th Annual WESPY Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of Windsor-Essex athletes, coaches, and volunteers at the Caboto Club Wednesday night. The event highlighted the region's rich sports culture and the dedication of its community members.​


The night featured keynote speaker Julius "Dr. J" Erving who captivated the crowd with stories and shared the same passion for community as WESPY founder Dom Papa, "There's only a place where you grew up." Erving said as he continued to share insight and laughter with the audience throughout his chat with Papa. ​



🏆 Major Award Winners


  • Female Athlete of the Year: Jane Pozzi (Holy Names High School)

  • Male Athlete of the Year: Maurice Sodja (St. Clair College Saints Football)

  • Coach of the Year: Mike Lachance (St. Clair College Saints Football)

  • Team of the Year: St. Clair College Football

  • Legacy Award: Miah-Marie Langlois, Harold Konrad


🏅 Additional Honors


  • Male golfer of the year: John DiCarlo

  • Female golfer of the year: Alyssa Cowling

  • Parasports Athlete Award: Brianna Williams

  • Football Award: Maurice Sodja

  • Gymnastics Award: Olivia Douma

  • Track and Field Award: Ella Steele-Douglas, A.J. Stanat

  • Hockey Award: Maggi Dewolf-Russ, Kyle Walker

  • Soccer Award: Kat Campana, Simon Grande

  • Softball Award: Judy Lafleur

  • Baseball Award: Carter Reh

  • Volleyball Award: Kiana Huggins, Kale Wilkinson

  • Swimming Award: Taya Hutchison, Riley Carswell

  • Wrestling Award: Daniella Papia, Nash Renaud

  • Basketball Award: Kaitlyn Overeem, Chad Vincent-Simon

  • Cross Country Award: Madelyn Eybergen, Brendan Currie

  • Figure Skating Award: Jake Ellis


  • Volunteer of the Year: Ryan Merrow

  • Executive of the Year: Mark Seguin

  • Community Service Award: Jim Stewart

  • Courage and Determination Award: David Tremblay Sr.

  • Captain's Leadership Award: Robert Springer Jr.

  • Official of the Year: Susannah Pizzicaroli


Congratulations and thanks to founder Dom Papa and his faithful for creating and continuing a sports legacy in our community.



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