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The Harry Hus Award
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
FOR OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
THE AWARD
The Harry Hus Award is presented annually to the MMBRA Official of the Year, recognizing an official whose performance, professionalism and contribution to the association have distinguished them throughout the season.
The award was named in honour of Harry Hus in 2022, recognizing one of the most accomplished and respected figures in MMBRA history. A longtime MMBRA official, mentor and ambassador for basketball, Harry's influence on officiating extends far beyond his own career.
THE LEGACY OF HARRY HUS
A graduate of Baron Byng High School, Harry earned a Commerce degree from Loyola College in 1964 and a teaching diploma from McGill University in 1968. He first built a successful career in soccer coaching, winning eight conference championships, two national championships and eight conference Coach of the Year awards. He was inducted as a builder into the Concordia Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.
Harry turned his focus to basketball officiating in 1983 and went on to officiate at every level of the game for six decades, including 40 years at the university level. His career took him around the world, including assignments at international tournaments and the FISU Games, as well as pre-Olympic tournaments. He was also selected for the 1980 Moscow Olympics before the assignment was cancelled due to the Olympic boycott.
His many honours include the Canadian Basketball Officials Association Individual Achievement Award, Basketball Quebec Official of the Year, the RSEQ University Official of the Year and the Ted Earley Memorial Award. In 2022, he received the Prix Gilles Brière for his long-term contribution to the development of officiating in Quebec.
"A MMBRA LEGEND"
Harry Hus has left an enduring mark on MMBRA and generations of basketball officials. His longevity, accomplishments, professionalism and commitment to developing others have made him a defining figure in the association's history.
The Harry Hus Award carries that legacy forward by recognizing the MMBRA Official of the Year and celebrating those who demonstrate the dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence that have defined Harry's career.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
2026 - Carlo Del Bosco
2025 - Shawn Alleyne
2024 - Greg Southward
2023 - Jayson Stiell
2020 - Adam Bradshaw
2019 - Ratana Sak
2018 - Amy Bakos
2017 - Rowan Hinds
2016 - Julia Shebitchenko
2015 - Yannick Payette
2014 - Jacques Payette
2013 - Shelley Quintos
2012 - Nathaniel Saunders
2011 - Jayson Stiell
2010 - Denis Kismic
2009 - Danny Raschella
2008 - Varouj Gurunlian
2007 - Jim de la Mothe
2006 - Orlando Haughton
2005 - Max Audette
2004 - Chris Hunter
2003 - Patrick Mischook