P.H.A.S.E. 1
Journey Awards
Canadian Basketball Awards
The success and development of basketball in Canada has been due to the immense contributions of time, effort and expertise made by individuals working at all levels of the sport. It is important to regularly recognize those who have made the greatest contribution through national awards and honours, in order to preserve their accomplishments and inspire greater performances.
Ironically, 1998 the first Mr. Basketball and Coach of the Year awards were handed out by Wayne Dawkins and Co-Founder Chris VanZyl at the Hockey Hall of Fame in downtown Toronto. With Toronto Star reporter David Grossman on hand to witness as Videl Massiah, Eastern Commerce CI, Wayne Smith-Bathurst CI, Carl English-St Thomas Aquinas, and Steve Morrison-Bathurst CI became the first Mr. Basketball Ontario and Canada Recipients. On that day Bob Maydo, Bathurst Heights CI and Mark Walton, Cathedral HS were present to receive the first Coach of the Year Ontario and G.T.A. awards.
The annual celebration was moved in 2000 to become the start of the Annual P.H.A.S.E. 1 All Canada Classic. Traditionally starting with a semi-formal awards banquet recognizing and rewarding the efforts of dedicated members in our basketball community. On this special evening, all the participants in the All Canada Classic were in attendance as the awards for Mr. and Miss Basketball, Coach of the Year, and many more were presented. Past and present all stars had the opportunity to meet and encourage each other and a number of celebrities and guest presenters were in attendance to help enhance the evening.
Deadline for Nominations March 31, 2021
Winners Announced April 7, 2021
Please review award criteria before submitting nomination
Award Categories
Outstanding Achievement
Recognizes meritorious and outstanding achievement within basketball
Community Service
Recognizes programs who has serviced the basketball community for more than 25 years, and new programs who aim to continue
Legacy
Recognizes individuals who has made a distinct impact within the basketball community
Canadian Milestones
Recognizes schools, programs, our events that were an integral part of the development of basketball in Canada
Fan Favorite
Recognizes the favorite athletes and programs based on fan input
Criteria
Past Winners
Process
Journey Awards - Nomination Process