[New] Stan Hartwell Memorial Award

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Stan Hartwell was born January 20, 1944, in Vermilion and was a prominent figure in the community, especially in the Vermilion Minor Hockey family. Stan was known as a rink rat because he was always at the rink even before his four sons were involved with the sport. be awarded annually to the most dedicated volunteer in Vermilion Minor Hockey. recipients are to be nominated by the community and/or Minor Hockey participants. Nominations will not be accepted for current minor hockey executives, businessmen, or individuals paid for their services (referees, rink attendants, etc...) Help minor hockey to recognize those individuals that have gone the extra mile and make Vermilion Minor Hockey a great place for our young hockey players. A member of the Hartwell family, or approved designate, will award the trophy and the plaque.

Stan was known for his eagerness to help the hockey community in any way, whether it was coaching or driving the children to games. Hockey was Stan’s life, e Clandonald Agricultural Society and Clandonald & District Recreation Association extends our thanks to the County of Vermilion River for funds received from the Recreation Facilities Operations Grant. We are very appreciative of and he was also on the Vermilion Minor Hockey executive.

In February 2003, Stan passed away, and the following year, his family established the Stan Hartwell Memorial Award, which has been presented yearly.

The award (trophy) is awarded annually to the most dedicated volunteer in the Vermilion Minor Hockey Association. The recipient is to be nominated by the community and or minor hockey participants. The executive committee determines each year’s winner. Acceptable nominations will include; coaches, assistant coaches, managers, parents, fans, or other volunteers. Nominations will not be accepted for current minor hockey executives and board, businesses, or individuals who are paid for their services. A member of the Hartwell family, or approved designate, presents the trophy and plaque each season. The Memorial Trophy remains at the Stadium for public viewing, and each winner receives a Memorial

Raymond Konieczny joined the Mannville Feeder's in 1958 when became a Director for the Association. He stayed on as Director until 1964. In 1964, Raymond was elected Chairman of the Mannville Feeder's, a position he held until 1989. Raymond moved into the position of Supervisor for the Mannville Feeder's in 1989 until he stepped down in 2016 as Supervisor for our Association.

Unfortunately, Raymond passed away December 24, 2022 and will be dearly missed.