Port Moody has announced the winners of their annual sports awards, including Basketball BC Hall of Fame inductee Rich Chambers and broadcaster Perry Solkowski.
The sports award winners — presented on March 6 as part of the city’s civic awards program — honoured the pair for their work in being positive influences for the young athletes in the community.
Solkowski, an award-winning broadcaster covering amateur sports throughout the Tri-Cities and the Lower Mainland, was best-known for his work in starting Perry’s Prospects, a unique television segment featuring young people’s involvement in sports, including stories about children’s work ethic, making friends and learning valuable life skills alongside building sports skills.
For the last 40 years, Chambers has helped young basketball players build their skills and confidence, resulting in two provincial AAA championships for two high-school teams and his involvement with Team Canada’s basketball program.
Solkowski and Chambers were both nominated in the builder category for “a person who is a positive role model and encourages young people to get involved in sports and live healthy, active lifestyles.”
“Congratulations to Rich Chambers and Perry Solkowski,” said Port Moody Mayor Mike Clay. “On behalf of the council and Port Moody’s residents, I thank them both for sharing their talent and enthusiasm with kids who are gaining important life skills though organized sports. We are lucky to have so many amazing members of our community who lift up and inspire our young people.”
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