Awarded annually to the player who leads the league in plus-minus rating at the end of the regular season
YEAR
PLUS PERFORMER
TEAM
2024
Max Andreev
Kansas City Mavericks
Grant Gabriele
Toledo Walleye
2023
Cody Haiskanen and Matt Register
Idaho Steelheads
2022
Will Graber
Fort Wayne Komets
2021
John McCarron
Florida Everblades
2020
Ben Masella
Florida Everblades
2019
Joe Cox
Florida Everblades
2018
Logan Roe
Florida Everblades
2017
Joel Chouinard
Allen Americans
2016
Joey Leach
South Carolina Stingrays
2015
Mike Little
Florida Everblades
Drew Daniels
Fort Wayne Komets
2014
Peter Sivak
Alaska Aces
2013
Matt Case
Idaho Steelheads
2012
Mathieu Aubin
Cincinnati Cyclones
2011
Brendan Connolly
Alaska Aces
Trent Daavettila
Kalamazoo Wings
2010
Mark Derlago
Idaho Steelheads
2009
Travis Morin
South Carolina Stingrays
2008
Chad Starling
Cincinnati Cyclones
2007
Matt Shasby
Alaska Aces
2006
Peter Metcalf
Alaska Aces
2005
Aaron Phillips
Pensacola Ice Pilots
2004
Tim Smith
Columbia Inferno
2003
Mike Glumac
Pee Dee Pride
Dennis Vial
Columbia Inferno
2002
Konstantin Kalmikov
Louisiana Ice Gators
2001
Jay Murphy
Louisiana Ice Gators
2000
Andy MacIntyre
Florida Everblades
Award presented annually to the player who is judged to have exhibited the best sportsmanship combined with a high standard of playing ability.
YEAR
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER
TEAM
2024
A.J. White
Idaho Steelheads
2023
Zach O'Brien
Newfoundland Growlers
2022
Zach O'Brien
Newfoundland Growlers
2021
Aaron Luchuk
Orlando Solar Bears
2020
Spencer Watson
Indy Fuel
2019
Zach O'Brien
Newfoundland Growlers
2018
Brodie Dupont
Norfolk Admirals
2017
Shane Berschbach
Toledo Walleye
2016
Shane Berschbach
Toledo Walleye
2015
Chad Costello
Allen Americans
2014
Peter Sivak
Alaska Aces
2013
Randy Rowe
Toledo Walleye
2012
Kevin Ulanski
Colorado Eagles
2011
Brian Swanson
Alaska Aces
2010
Barret Ehgoetz
Cincinnati Cyclones
2009
Travis Morin
South Carolina Stingrays
2008
Jeff Campbell
Gwinnett Gladiators
2007
Derek Nesbitt
Idaho Steelheads
2006
Steve Saviano
Florida Everblades
2005
Kris Goodjohn
Gwinnett Gladiators
2004
Mark Pederson
San Diego Gulls
2003
Rejean Stringer
Columbia Inferno
2002
Ben Stafford
Trenton Titans
2001
Jamie Ling
Dayton Bombers
2000
Jamie Ling
Dayton Bombers
1999
Jamie Ling
Dayton Bombers
1998
Cal Ingraham
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks
1997
Mike Ross
South Carolina Stingrays
Awarded annually to a player who goes above and beyond in community service.
YEAR
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
TEAM
2024
Jack Adams
South Carolina Stingrays
2023
Chaz Reddekopp
South Carolina Stingrays
2022
Trevin Kozlowski
Iowa Heartlanders
2020
Connor Doherty
Worcester Railers
2019
James Henry
Adirondack Thunder
2018
Jeremy Beaudry
Wichita Thunder
2017
Mike Embach
Fort Wayne Komets
2016
Rob Florentino
Florida Everblades
2015
Cal Wild
Brampton Beast
2014
Dan Eves
Cincinnati Cyclones
2013
Andy Brandt
Gwinnett Gladiators
2012
Jason Fredricks
Ontario Reign
2011
Dustin Sproat
Cincinnati Cyclones
Chris Frank
Elmira Jackals
Award is determined in voting by the ECHL Board of Governors, and is presented to the top executive in the League. In 2023, the award was renamed in honor of Blake Cullen, who, who was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame in 2009. Cullen founded the Hampton Roads Admirals in 1989, and owned the team for seven seasons through 1995-96.
YEAR
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
TEAM
2024
Jeff Mead
Adirondack Thunder
2023
Billy Johnson
Norfolk Admirals
2022
Joel Lomurno
Wichita Thunder
2020
Eric Trapp
Idaho Steelheads
2019
Neil Neukam
Toledo Walleye
2018
Neil Neukam
Toledo Walleye
Bob Ohrablo
Jacksonville Icemen
2017
Brent Thiesssen
Kansas City Mavericks
2016
Kristin Ropp
Cincinnati Cyclones
2015
Joe Napoli
Toledo Walleye
2014
Matthew Riley
Bakersfield Condors
2013
Joe Napoli
Toledo Walleye
2012
Justin Kemp
Ontario Reign
2011
Dan Chapman
Stockton Thunder
2010
Kristin Ropp
Cincinnati Cyclones
2009
Gordon Kaye
Reading Royals
2008
Darren Abbott
South Carolina Stingrays
2007
Matthew Riley
Bakersfield Condors
2006
Steve Chapman
Gwinnett Gladiators
2005
Steve Chapman
Gwinnett Gladiators
2004
Terry Parks
Alaska Aces
2003
John Butler
Peoria Rivermen
2002
Matt Loughran
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
2001
Craig Brush
Florida Everblades
2000
Brian McKenna
Trenton Titans
1999
Carl Scheer
Greenville Grrrowl
1998
Charles Felix
Pensacola Ice Pilots
1997
David Paitson
Columbus Chill
1996
Dave Berryman
Louisiana Ice Gators
1995
Harry Fuerstein/Craig Laughlin
Richmond Renegades
1994
John Gagon/Pierre Paiement
Roanoke Express
1993
Larry Kish
Wheeling Thunderbirds
History: The award honors an On-Ice Official for his contributions and dedication to the league officiating staff and is determined in voting of ECHL On-Ice Officials. It is named in honor of ECHL linesman Ryan Birmingham who tragically lost his life in an automobile accident in May 2007.
YEAR
WINNER
2023-24
Chuck Schamel
2022-23
Nolan Bloyer
2021-22
Christopher Williams
2020-21
Sean MacFarlane
2019-20
Andrew Bruggeman
2018-19
Patrick Richardson
2017-18
Charlie O'Connor
2016-17
Scott DeBaugh
2015-16
Camden Nuckols and Oliver "Butch" Mousseaux
2014-15
Scott Senger
2013-14
Travis Jackson
2012-13
Brad Phillips
2011-12
Jason Rollins
2010-11
Paul Carnathan
2009-10
Ray King
2008-09
Michel Voyer
2007-08
David Jones
Awarded annually to the top hockey operations department in the League, as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches. (Note: Prior to 2022, the award was presented as the ECHL General Manager of the Year.)
YEAR
TEAM
2024
Jacksonville Icemen
2023
Idaho Steelheads
2022
Toledo Walleye
2021
Bruce Ramsay
Wichita Thunder
2020
Steve Martinson
Allen Americans
2019
Rob Murray
Tulsa Oilers
2018
Rob Concannon
South Carolina Stingrays
2017
Chris Stewart
Colorado Eagles
2016
Richard Matvichuk
Missouri Mavericks
Awarded annually by the ECHL to organizations that are first-rate, cooperative with the league office, compliant with league programs and who distinguish themselves on and off the ice and in the community.
YEAR
TEAM
2024
Florida Everblades
Savannah Ghost Pirates
2023
Florida Everblades
2022
Florida Everblades
2020
Florida Everblades
Reading Royals
2019
South Carolina Stingrays
2018
Toledo Walleye
2017
Toledo Walleye
2016
Toledo Walleye
2015
Toledo Walleye
2014
Ontario Reign
2013
Orlando Solar Bears
2012
Toledo Walleye
2011
Bakersfield Condors
2010
Toledo Walleye
2009
Stockton Thunder
2008
Gwinnett Gladiators
2007
Stockton Thunder
2006
Alaska Aces
2005
Pensacola Ice Pilots
2004
Florida Everblades
Johnstown Chiefs
In 2023, the award was named in honor of Joe Babik, who has headed the League's communications department since 2010. Prior to joining the ECHL, he had seven seasons of experience in minor league hockey, including six in the ECHL.
YEAR
WINNER
TEAM
2024
Cam McGuire
Idaho Steelheads
2023
Cam McGuire
Idaho Steelheads
2022
Collin Schuck
Idaho Steelheads
2021
Andrew Smith
Indy Fuel
2020
Jared Shafran
South Carolina Stingrays
2019
John Peterson
Tulsa Oilers
2018
Joe Roberts
Kalamazoo Wings
2017
Everett Fitzhugh
Cincinnati Cyclones
2016
DJ Abisalih
Wheeling Nailers
2015
Chuck Bailey
Fort Wayne Komets
2014
Nick Brunker
Cincinnati Cyclones
2013
Kevin Bartl and Ryan Holt
Bakersfield Condors
2012
J.P. Puma
Colorado Eagles
2011
Will Hoenike
Idaho Steelheads
2010
Eric Levine
Elmira Jackals
2009
Mike Benton
Stockton Thunder
2008
John Hamel
Cincinnati Cyclones
Jeff Harris and Mike Walker
Victoria Salmon Kings
2007
Dustin Bixby
Gwinnett Gladiators
Josh Fisher
Las Vegas Wranglers
2006
Jeremy Zager
San Diego Gulls
2005
Jeremy Zager
San Diego Gulls
2004
Mike Kelly
Mississippi SeaWolves
2003
Ryan Stanzel
Louisiana IceGators
2002
Bill McLaughlin
Greenville Grrrowl
2001
Darren Abbott
South Carolina Stingrays
2000
Darren Abbott
South Carolina Stingrays
1999
Mark Simpson
Charlotte Checkers
1998
Andy Davis
Richmond Renegades
1997
Peter Kostos
Louisiana IceGators
YEAR
WINNER
TEAM
2024
David Fine
Iowa Heartlanders
2023
Mark Shelley
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
2022
Cam McGuire
Worcester Railers
2018
Brian McCormack
Idaho Steelheads
2017
Cameron Close
Adirondack Thunder
2016
Tommy Daniels
Allen Americans
2015
Will Hoenike
Idaho Steelheads
2014
Bob Chase
Fort Wayne Komets
2013
Joseph Zakrzewski
South Carolina Stingrays
2012
Bob Mills
Chicago Express
2011
Josh Bogorad
Alaska Aces
2010
Doug Plagens
Idaho Steelheads
2009
Josh Heller
South Carolina Stingrays
2008
Joe Babik
Fresno Falcons
Brendan Burke
Wheeling Nailers
2007
Joe O'Donnell
Idaho Steelheads
Kevin Reiter
Florida Everblades
2006
Dan Weiss
Phoenix RoadRunners
2005
John Michael
Johnstown Chiefs
2004
Jack Michaels
Alaska Aces
2003
Darren Abbott
South Carolina Stingrays
2002
Joe Zydlo
Trenton Titans
YEAR
WINNER
2024
Jacksonville Icemen (Aggregate Season Sales)
Kalamazoo Wings (Year-over-Year Growth)
2023
Jacksonville Icemen (Aggregate Season Sales)
Norfolk Admirals (Year-over-Year Growth)
2022
Jacksonville Icemen (Aggregate Season Sales)
Tulsa Oilers (Year-over-Year Growth)
2020
Rapid City Rush
Toledo Walleye
2019
Jacksonville Icemen
YEAR
WINNER
2024
Worcester Railers
2023
Florida Everblades
2022
Worcester Railers
Rapid City Rush
2021
Worcester Railers
2020
Worcester Railers
2019
Worcester Railers
YEAR
WINNER
2024
Toledo Walleye
2023
Cincinnati Cyclones
2022
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
2021
Jacksonville Icemen
2020
Cincinnati Cyclones
2019
Atlanta Gladiators
YEAR
WINNER
2024
Savannah Ghost Pirates (Golden Ghosts)
2023
Orlando Solar Bears (Tie Dye Night)
2022
Kalamazoo Wings (Rainbow Ice/Hockey Is For Everyone)
An annual award which highlights a Member Team that demonstrates a cumulative, organization-wide effort over the course of the entire season to reach out and include diverse groups in hockey.