A Kelowna coach is set to earn the highest form of recognition at the BC School Sports (BCSS) awards next month.

Okanagan Mission Secondary香蕉视频直播檚 (OMS) volleyball Paul Thiessen was named the recipient of the Honour Award on Thursday, Apr. 11.

香蕉视频直播淭his award is presented to an individual in recognition of a lifetime of service to school sports,香蕉视频直播� the release states.

The recipient is an individual who has demonstrated prolonged and distinguished service to BC School Sports, their zone, local association, and school. This person has made a significant difference to BCSS and the impact it has on the lives of student-athletes and our member schools.

Thiessen, who香蕉视频直播檚 also a teacher at OMS, has coached at the school for more than 30 years and is also the school香蕉视频直播檚 athletic director.

In 2021, he earned the BC School Sports Merit Award.

Additionally in the Okanagan, Penticton Secondary coach is one of four coaches to receive the Citation of Excellence in Coaching.

香蕉视频直播淭he recipient of this award guides student-athletes to success through the philosophy of fair play and sportsmanship for a sustained period, while displaying values consistent with BCSS and school sport,香蕉视频直播� states the release.

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The awards ceremony is set to take place on Friday, May 10 in Kelowna.

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