2025 Baseball Manitoba Awards Banquet Recap
On the evening of November 8th, we were proud to present our 2025 Awards Banquet in Winnipeg, MB. We honoured our best coaches, officials, players, teams, volunteers, and honorary members for their performances and/or contributions to the sport of baseball. The event was a great success, and we thank all those who came, enjoyed the evening, and celebrated another fantastic year of baseball with us. See more from the 2025 Baseball Manitoba Award Winners below.
Note: Baseball Manitoba hosted the 2025 Baseball Canada Fall Convention from November 6-8 at the Radisson Hotel Downtown Winnipeg. The Baseball Manitoba Awards Banquet was held in conjunction with the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet.
Master of Ceremonies (English): Clayton Dreger
Master of Ceremonies (French): Marc Bissonnette
Presidential Greetings: Mike Keating, Baseball Canada President
Presidential Greetings: Roger Langlais, Baseball Manitoba President
Special Presentation: Game ball from the first no-hitter in Women's Baseball history at the Canada Summer Games.
Photo left to right: Marc Bissonnette, Master of Ceremonies (French); Brittany Hunter, Baseball New Brunswick Executive Director
The 2025 Canada Summer Games (CSG) marked a groundbreaking milestone as Women’s Baseball made its debut on the national stage. During our 2025 Awards Banquet, we wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the most memorable moments from the inaugural event.
Representatives from Baseball New Brunswick were invited to the stage to receive the game ball from Game #19 of the 2025 CSG, a ball that carries historic significance. In that game, Arizona Peck delivered a stellar performance, becoming the first pitcher in Women’s Baseball history at the Games to throw a no-hitter.
After the final out, the game ball was given to official scorer Teri-Lynn Harms, who brought it safely home to Manitoba, not only preserving Arizona’s incredible achievement but also marking a historic moment for women’s baseball in Canada.
Manitobans Who Received a 2025 Baseball Canada Award
Two Manitobans were awarded a Baseball Canada Award during the event. Congratulations to Morgan de Peña and Brian Hodgson on their incredible achievements!
2025 Baseball Canada Lifelong Coaching Award - Morgan de Peña (Winnipeg)
Photo from left to right: Jason Dickson, Baseball Canada CEO, Morgan de Peña, Ken Sharpe, Baseball Canada Treasurer
Morgan has dedicated more than four decades to shaping the game of baseball in Manitoba. A former power pitcher and Redboine MVP, Morgan began coaching in 1984 and has since led teams at every level, highlighted by a Western Canadian Championship and recognition as Manitoba’s High-Performance Coach of the Year. Beyond the field, he served as Technical Director and then Executive Director of Baseball Manitoba for over two decades, earning the Sport Manitoba Administrator of the Year award in 2005. He has coached dozens of provincial teams, mentored countless athletes and coaches, and remains at the heart of development today as the head coach of Manitoba’s 16U provincial team. Morgan’s legacy is one of passion, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to growing the game across his province.
2025 Baseball Canada Lifelong Umpiring Award - Brian Hodgson (Winnipeg)
Photo from left to right: Jon Oko, Baseball Canada Umpire Development Committee Chair, Brian Hodgson, Ken Sharpe, Baseball Canada Treasurer
Brian’s impact on the game spans more than five decades as both a standout player and internationally respected official. After a championship-filled playing career with the Carman Goldeyes, Brian transitioned to umpiring and has since officiated at provincial, national, and professional levels, including the Northern League, American Association, and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He has served as Vice-President of Umpires for Baseball Manitoba, contributed to the Umpire Committee, and continues to give back by mentoring young officials throughout the province. Brian’s dedication to the craft, both behind the plate and in developing the next generation, is a cornerstone of Manitoba’s baseball community. His lifelong service to the game reflects an extraordinary commitment that continues to shape baseball across the province and beyond.
Learn more about the 2025 Baseball Canada Award Winners here.
2025 Baseball Manitoba Award Winners
Grassroots Coach of the Year - Les McRae (Argyle)
Photo from left to right: Les McRae, Roger Langlais, Baseball Manitoba President
High Performance Coach of the Year - Colten Boudreau (Winnipeg South)
Photo from left to right: Colten Boudreau, James Zamko, Baseball Manitoba Program Director
Grassroots Team of the Year - 13U AA Fort Garry Giants
High Performance Team of the Year - Minor - 13U AAA Winnipeg South Wolves
High Performance Team of the Year - Major - 22U Carillon Sultans
Honour Society - Alvin Semenek (posthumously) (North Winnipeg)
Photo left to right: Roger Langlais, Baseball Manitoba President, Randy Semenek, Alvin's son
Volunteer of the Year - Aaron Tycoles (Rivers)
Photo left to right: Kevin Booker, Baseball Manitoba VP of High Performance, Aaron Tycoles
Derrick Dubell Grassroots Umpire of the Year - Caleb Thiessen (Boissevain)
Photo left to right: Caleb Thiessen, Derrick Dubell
Ron Shewchuk High-Performance Umpire of the Year - Riley Nordman (Winnipeg South)
Photo left to right: Riley Nordman, Brian Hodgson, long-time Baseball Manitoba Umpire
Larry Nicholls Umpire Award of Merit - Tony Siemens (Rosenort)
Photo left to right: Tony Siemens, Roger Langlais, Baseball Manitoba President
Honour Society - Beverley Bragg (West St Paul)
Photo left to right: Beverley Bragg, Roger Langlais, Baseball Manitoba President
Honour Society - Diane Anderson (West Winnipeg)
Photo left to right: Diane Anderson, Roger Langlais, Baseball Manitoba President
Challenger Player of the Year - Jacoby Zebinski (North Winnipeg)
Photo left to right: Jacoby Zebinski, Jason Miller, Baseball Manitoba Executive Director
13U Player of the Year - Jeter Ceslak (La Salle)
Photo left to right: Kevin Booker, Baseball Manitoba VP of High Performance; Jeter Ceslak
13U Player of the Year - Carson Swaenepoel (Souris)
Photo left to right: Kevin Booker, Baseball Manitoba VP of High Performance; Terri Williamson, Baseball Manitoba VP of Sport Development, who accepted the award on Carson's behalf as he was unable to attend the event
15U Player of the Year - William Mateychuk (Zhoda)
Photo left to right: Don Meilleur, Carillon Board Member who accepted the award on William's behalf as he was unable to attend the event, James Zamko, Baseball Manitoba Program Director
18U Player of the Year - Cole Adamson (West Winnipeg)
Photo left to right: Cole Adamson, Kevin Booker, Baseball Manitoba VP of High Performance
14U Female Player of the Year - Leah Hamilton (Kenora)
Photo left to right: Kevin Booker, Baseball Manitoba VP of High Performance, Leah Hamilton
16U Female Player of the Year - Gemma Strutynski (Oakbank)
Photo left to right: Jori Strutynski, Gemma's sister, accepting the award on Gemma's behalf as she was unable to attend the event, James Zamko, Baseball Manitoba's Program Director
Senior Women’s Player of the Year - Leah Peitsch (Winnipeg South)
Photo left to right: Kevin Booker, Baseball Manitoba VP of High Performance, Leah Peitsch
22U (Junior) Player of the Year - Owen Goertzen (Pembina Valley)
Photo left to right: Owen Goertzen, James Zamko, Baseball Manitoba Program Director
22U (Junior) Player of the Year - Dylan Duguay (Elmwood)
Photo left to right: Dylan Duguay, James Zamko, Baseball Manitoba Program Director
Senior Men's Player of the Year - Andrew Lochhead (Killarney)
Photo left to right: Kevin Booker, Baseball Manitoba VP of High Performance, Andrew Lochhead
Honour Society - Brenda Horz (Charleswood)
Photo left to right: Brenda Horz, Roger Langlais, Baseball Manitoba President
Region of the Year - West Winnipeg
Photo left to right: Roger Langlais, Baseball Manitoba President; Dave Adamson, West Winnipeg President; Diane Anderson, West Winnipeg Registrar, Clint Mann, West Winnipeg Equipment Director
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at this event! Congratulations again to all our 2025 Award Winners, and here's to another great year of baseball in Manitoba!
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