Hockey Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that Minor Council Nova Regional Director Wayne Fowler is the 2025 recipient of our Minor Council Award of Merit.

The award, considered the most prestigious that a person in minor hockey can receive, is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to minor hockey in Nova Scotia.

Wayne is a dedicated member of the Hockey Nova Scotia Minor Council. Over the past season, he has played an important role in shaping the future of the game in the the Nova region and beyond.

Over the years, Wayne has been instrumental in the successful amalgamation of associations in the Western Valley area. He has also worked to increase access to elite-level hockey opportunities for players in his region.

This past season, Wayne led the newly formed U13 AAA Working Group Committee on behalf of Minor Council, helping to establish the Nova Scotia U13 AAA Hockey League's structure while identifying and recruiting qualified candidates to serve on its executive committee — all while continuing to fulfill his duties as the Nova Region Director on Minor Council with professionalism and focus.

Wayne’s commitment to the sport makes him very deserving of this year's award.

On behalf of everyone at Hockey Nova Scotia, we would like to congratulate Wayne on being named the recipient of our 2025 Minor Council Award of Merit.