Award Winners

Explore the Legacy and Achievements of Our League

This section offers an in-depth record of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League’s award winners since 1980, celebrating the dedication, spirit, and milestones of our vibrant 2SLGBTQ sports community.

NOTE: under construction

Commissioner’s Cup

In 1979, CGSL executive member Geoff da Silva proposed the creation of a Commissioner’s Cup to recognize a player “that truly captures, reflects and epitomizes the spirit, aims and intent of the CGSL.” It is the league’s longest running award.

1980s

1980: Jack Brannigan
1981: David Wood
1982: George Pratt
1983: John McNeill
1984: Richard Labelle

1985: Jim Szakacs & Gary Trudeau
1986: Ron Neddow
1987: Keith Mackinnon
1988: Dianne Lukala
1989: Geoff da Silva

1990s

1990: Jim Pullen
1991: Jim Clement
1992: Cathy Craig & Bob Kerr
1993: Marvin Bishop
1994: Ron Gauthier

1995: Terry Pierce & Bob Leroux
1996: Mary-Jo Carter
1997: Bert Duncan
1998: Peter Smith
1999: Jim Downey

1980

Commissioner’s Cup
Jack Brannigan


1981

Commissioner’s Cup
David Wood

Most Valuable Player
Barry Waller

Lanyard Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike)
Barry Waller


1982

Commissioner’s Cup
George Pratt

Most Valuable Player
Wayne Burke

Lanyard Trophy (Most Sportsmanlike)
Jack Brannigan
Andrew Petrie


1983

Commissioner’s Cup
John McNeill

Most Valuable Player
Doug Hoskins
Dianne Lukala

SLY-I Memorial Trophy (A Division Pennant)
TO Express
Toros Too

A Division Playoff Champions
Cougars
TO Express


1984

Commissioner’s Cup
Richard Labelle

Most Valuable Player
Jim Downey

SLY-I Memorial Trophy (A Division Pennant)
Toronto Raiders
Toros Too

A Division Playoff Champions
TO Express
Loonatics


1985

Commissioner’s Cup
Jim Szakacs
Gary Trudeau

Most Valuable Player
Ann Dion

A Division Playoff Champions
TO Express