Awards
Each season there are a selection of individual awards to be won.
Ryan Whalen Trophy
This award was started to commemorate the sudden and tragic death of Keith Whalen's (Oldham) son, a promising player himself. Keith asked if he could donate a trophy in his son's memory to be given to the young player of the year.
Season | Winner | Club |
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2018-2019 | Connor Howell | Our Ladys 2 |
2017-2018 | Callum Brady | Holy Cross |
2016-2017 | TBC | TBC |
2015-2016 | Steph Cornell | Holy Cross |
2014-2015 | - | - |
2013-2014 | Curtis Brodie | Whitefield Mavericks |
2012-2013 | Harris Ali | Cardinal Langley |
2011-2012 | Ben Chicken | Rossendale |
2010-2011 | Russell Hafidh | Holmes Chapel |
2009-2010 | Jack Purdham | Congleton |
2008-2009 | Theo Martins | Bolton Lads and Girls Club |
2007-2008 | Luke Marston | Oldham Titans |
2006-2007 | Liam Gibbons | Oxford Phoenix |
Ian Pollard Memorial Shield
The Referee of the Season award was replaced by the Ian Pollard Memorial Shield for the 2009-2010 season. This award is presented to a referee for his contribution to officiating in the Manchester League and is awarded in commemoration of Ian Pollard, FIBA referee, Committee member and friend of the MABL who passed away in 2009. Ian typified the role of referee and player and the awarding of this trophy mirrors his ideals.
Season | Winner |
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2018-2019 | Ingus Bankevics |
2017-2018 | John Breare |
2016-2017 | Colin Hindmarch |
2015-2016 | Steve Lee |
2014-2015 | - |
2013-2014 | Chris Gregory |
2012-2013 | Tommy Muldoon |
2011-2012 | Rick Dell |
2010-2011 | Fitz Wallace |
2009-2010 | John Johnson |
2008-2009 | Jonny Vickerstaff |
2007-2008 | Eugene Gilkes |
Men & Womens Cup MVP
Awarded to the most valuable player during the cup final.
Season | Mens Cup | Womens Cup |
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2018-2019 | - | - |
2017-2018 | Ambokile Bell - Tropics | Jade Lucas - Stockport Lapwings 2 |
2016-2017 | Chris Pearce - Trafford | - |
2015-2016 | Mark Rangley - Blackpool Lights | Nicola Boardman - Holy Cross Angels |
2014-2015 | Jack Parr - Tameside Timberwolves | - |
2013-2014 | Phil Hargreaves - Preston Pride 1 | - |
2012-2013 | Greg Pearson - Cardinal Langley 1 | - |
2011-2012 | Ploutos Vourliotis - Trafford | - |
2010-2011 | Langstaff - Preston Pride 1 | - |
2009-2010 | Ploutos Vourliotis - Trafford | - |
Coach of the Year
Season | Winner | Club |
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2018-2019 | Michael Case | Manchester Kings |
2017-2018 | Oliver Orr | Tropics |
2016-2017 | Steve Lavallee | Cardinal Langley |