Vote For The 2014 Chatham-Kent Male Athlete Of The Year

VoteWith 2014 coming to a close, it’s time to look back at the year’s top performers. We’re looking to name our 2014 Chatham-Kent Male and Female Athlete’s of the Year, and we’re opening the voting up to you.

There are two ways to vote, click the poll below, or on our homepage, and comment below. A click on the poll counts as one vote, and a comment counts as one vote, giving every reader up to two votes per computer.

Next week, we’ll narrow it to our final four and let you vote again. When the New Year arrives, we’ll announce our Chatham-Kent Male and Female Athletes of the Year for 2014. Make sure you share this post, email to friends, and rally your communities to vote for your hometown hero.

All monthly winners immediately qualified for our yearly voting, and we’ve hand pick other candidates for the title. If you need to find an athlete’s credentials, use the CKSN search bar above, and type in their name.

Here are the sixteen nominees for the 2013 Chatham-Kent Male Athlete of the Year:


The nominees in alphabetical order: TJ Brodie, Quinn Cannella, Jordan Durston, Dane Fox, Parker Gilhuly, Seth Griffith, Josh Kellier, Travis Konecny, Ross Krieger, Chad Laprise, Jake Lindley, Joseph Raaymakers, Dalton Shuian, Shaun Suisham, Derrick Van Every, Brendan Van Herk, Josh Woodman

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    DJK Player 9 years

    Ross deserves the win, he’s a great athlete but also Derek Vanevery. He is a huge presence in the locker room that can only help a team.

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    Sarah C 9 years

    I am cast my vote for Ross Krieger please 🙂

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    lisa 9 years

    Josh Kellier

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    Gail 9 years

    Josh Kellier all the way!!!

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    laurie laprise 9 years

    Individual sport….. most dedicated young man I know.

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    Aimee E 9 years

    I vote for Derrick Vanevery!

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    Rayne 9 years

    Josh kellier

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    Jenna 9 years

    Vote Chad Laprise!!

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    Courtney Moore 9 years

    Chad Laprise!

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    Matt 9 years

    Derrick Vanevery

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    janet 9 years

    derrick vanevery

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    Karrie Bibby (Craig) 9 years

    parker gilhuly!

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    Bobcat football 9 years

    Dalton Shuian was a huge factor to restoreing the roar for the Blenheim bobcats as we capped an undefeated championship season, the first since 2009

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    Sue Tremblay 9 years

    Chad Laprise!!

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    Patrick L 9 years

    Chad Laprise! Good luck Chad!!

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    Taylor 9 years

    Josh Kellier!

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    Mary 9 years

    Good luck Joseph

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    Karen Cormier 9 years

    Joseph Raaymakers

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    Gerry Liscumb Jr. 9 years

    Joseph Raaymakers

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    Mike 9 years

    TJ Brodie has developed into one of the top defencemen in the NHL

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    Larry Hutchins 9 years

    Go Josh Kellier! Performance through adversity!

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    marie 9 years

    Josh Kellier! National Gold Medalist for steeple chase , also led his team to a national bronze in Cross Country!

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    Karen 9 years

    Joseph Raaymakers

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    H Noack 9 years

    Josh Kellier!

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    Sandy Moore 9 years

    My husband and I are from Chatham but live in Sault Ste Marie and we are season ticket holders with the Soo Greyhounds. My husband had the pleasure of golfing with Joseph Raaymakers this past summer. We vote
    for Joe!

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    Mike 9 years

    Dalton Shuian, huge season

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    John 9 years

    Ross Krieger.

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    Gail Dodman 9 years

    Josh kellier…good luck!

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    Amanda Hall 9 years

    Joseph Raaymakers!!!!!! Go Raaynman!!!!!

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    Erica 9 years

    Joseph Raaymakers

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    chris 9 years

    Dalton Shuian all the way

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    R Burley 9 years

    Good Luck Joseph RRaaymakers!!!

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    Mich 9 years

    Josh k

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    Miles 9 years

    Josh kellier.

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    Kelly 9 years

    Where is Blayne Oliver’s name?

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      Definitely a notable omission and an athlete in our area worthy of a lot of praise this year. Blayne IS doing awesome in Trenton. It’s no slight to him. He could have easily been a nominee.

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    Kiana 9 years

    I love Joe so Joseph Raaymakers all the way baby

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    I want to remind everyone their comments are to be of positive support for an athlete, and used as a vote.

    I’ve had to edit or trash 4 comments in the last hour alone making fun of local athletes. Won’t happen here so save it.

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    deb 9 years

    Josh Kellier most inspiring athlete!

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    Marilee and Dan 9 years

    Chad Laprise!!! One of the most dedicated men we know!

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    Go Ross!!!!

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    Earl LeBeau 9 years

    …….good show Josh!!!

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    Stephanie 9 years

    DERRICK VANEVERY ALL THE WAY!!! ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴

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    lou lukenda 9 years

    Joseph Raaymakers is a very fine athlete, a real asset to the Soo Greyhounds

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    Germaine 9 years

    Joseph is great kid to know him is love good manners top athlete

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    Laura 9 years

    Joseph Raaymakers

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    Rob Strong 9 years

    Joseph Raaymakers is one awesome person with a incredible athletic drive.

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    Megan 9 years

    Joesph Raaymakers!

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    Heather 9 years

    Chad Laprise

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    Jen 9 years

    Derrick Vanevery:)

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    L. Smeltzer 9 years

    Joseph Raymaakers

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    Jessica f 9 years

    Derrick vanevery

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    Sue 9 years

    Dalton Shuian!!! great season with 18 TDs!!!

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    Mark 9 years

    Dalton Shuian

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    reagan 9 years

    Josh Kellier

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    Callie 9 years

    QUINN CANNELLA deserves this more than anyone! He is the most incredible athlete and one of the nicest and most hardworking humans I have ever met. Go Quinn!!!

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    Devan Primeau 9 years

    Quin Cannella deserve the W here bud has the heart of a lion untameable by anything man. The way his feet strike the ground in a tremble of terror left foot right foot throughout the race. I’ve seen grown men scared to race him.

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    Tess Scaman 9 years

    QUINN FOR THE WIN

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    Dina Meriano 9 years

    Quinn Cannella is one of the most dedicated athletes I have known. He has been committed to his love of running and sports since he was very young. His dedication to having a healthy mind and body and his commitment to training daily is inspiring! He has represented Chatham- Kent, his school, Ontario and Canada across the globe and has made us all very proud of his accomplishments as an athlete! Quinn has also worked with younger aspiring athletes in helping them to train and to achieve their goals. Quinn Cannella is definitely very deserving of this award!

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    Carl 9 years

    I vote Quinn Cannella. Definitely a noteworthy entry, as he has represented chatham, Ontario, and even Canada in such a short amount of time (within the past 3 years). Outstanding person on and off the track; coaches children a couple times a week. 4 OFSAA medals, Team Ontario, Team Canada (CONI Giochi della gioventu)…how can’t you vote for this kid?

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    FYI. I can see when you try to post multiple comment votes even when you change your name or email address.

    Lots of people trying to “sneak” in multiple votes. One vote per person per computer per household.

    Start emailing friends and family if you want more votes.

    VOTING CLOSES SUNDAY! FINAL FOUR ANNOUNCED TUESDAY.

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    Shanessa 9 years

    Quinn Cannella

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    Nick Orshinsky 9 years

    Quinn Canella is a stud he deserves this win always working hard and improving

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    Justin 9 years

    Quinn Cannella

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    Jennifer Black 9 years

    Brendan VanHerk is not only a phenomenal swimmer, he is gracious, kind, humble and an amazing role model and mentor to the younger swimmers on the Blenheim Blast Swim Team.

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    Eric 9 years

    BVH – For the win! Swimming all the way!!!

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    Tracey Martin 9 years

    Joshua Kellier he works so very hard to achieve his goals.

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    Frank 9 years

    Good Luck Quinn.

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    Betty Adams 9 years

    You deserve it Quinn with all the hard work you do every day!

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    tina-borgal-thomas 9 years

    I vote for Josh Kellier good luck Josh

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    G E Pieschke 9 years

    our next # one gollie in sault way to go Joe

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    Brenda 9 years

    not only is his heart and sole in his hockey career but also thinking of other to raise money

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    Katelynn 9 years

    Ross Krieger

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    Meesh 9 years

    What does it take to be a world-class athlete? Drive. Discipline. Competitiveness. Self-Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Time Management. Raw Talent. Determination. Adaptability. Quinn Cannella has all of these qualities and more. Since I have known Quinn, he always strives to be in the zone of excellence in all he does. I have never personally known anyone more devoted and committed to knowing what he wants and excelling at it. Quinn is no “one hit wonder”. Watch out world, Quinn is here for the long run.

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    John 9 years

    Joe Raaymakers is in my opinion, the strongest candidates for this position. This 16 year old young gentleman is the embodiment of the spirit of this award. He has shown that Chatham can produce a fine ambassador as well as an excellent athlete.

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    Lucy 9 years

    I have known Quinn all his life and I know how determined and dedicated he is. I have never seen anyone strive and work so hard and never give up. You deserve this award Quinn. All the best!!!

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    mitchel guertler 9 years

    Raaymakers deserves all he gets, he has done great for the SOO.

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    Joan and Buzz 9 years

    We vote for Joseph Raaymakers!! Good Luck Joseph!!

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    Heather 9 years

    TJ Brodie!!!!!