Finalists announced for sports excellence and achievement
NANAIMO — The list has been whittled down and finalists for the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards have been announced. Forty-five athletes and six teams are nominated across 17 categories.
The Michael Rhode Memorial Award for a longtime dedication to sport will also be handed out. The winners will be awarded at the 12th annual awards gala on Feb. 17 at the Coast Bastion Hotel.
Finalists:
Male Team Athlete of the Year – Josh Burgmann, baseball; Dustin Rodriguez, football; Shun Takano, soccer.