Baseball NL named Province of the Year at Baseball Canada Awards Banquet
Baseball NL was honoured with the Baseball Canada Province of the Year Award at the Baseball Canada Awards Banquet, held Saturday, November 7th at the Rodd Charlottetown in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Sharing the 2026 Province of the Year with Baseball Saskatchewan, this is the first time in the awards history that Baseball NL has been honoured with this award. This award combines successes in Provincial program development and delivery along with involvement and representation at the National level, including committee representation, on-field participation, and involvement in advancing, promoting and developing National programs and initiatives.
“Baseball NL is honoured to have been named the 2026 Baseball Canada Province of the Year” said Darren Hancock, Baseball NL President. “This award comes after years of hard work and dedication from countless people across the province to get our sport to the level it is today”. “It goes without saying that this award can only be won with strong and passionate leaders to drive, promote and grow baseball throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. In winning this award, it is a reflection of that passion and determination from everyone, and we are honoured with this recognition”.
“Winning this award is the culmination of many years of hard work and support from so many people in the province” said Ryan Garland, Baseball NL Executive Director. “This award is the most prestigious award Baseball Canada presents and it is by no means an easy award to win”. “In receiving this honour, I want to extend a huge thank you to our local association administrators, players, coaches, officials, volunteers and parents for making this possible. Baseball NL is only as strong as everyone involved, and winning this award is a reflection of that strength throughout the province”.
The Baseball Canada Awards Banquet wrapped up the 2026 Baseball Canada Convention, taking place November 5th - 7th in PEI. A combination of meetings, workshops and focus groups, the Baseball Canada Convention gives sport leaders from across the country a chance to engage with each other and work together to advance and grow baseball across the country.
