Hill Captured 2026 Applause Award
Softball NL Is Pleased To Announce That Jason Hill Captured The Tom “Dynamite” Dunne Award For Male Athlete Of The Year At The City Of St. John’s 2026 Applause Awards Gala Event Held On Tuesday, April 14 At The St. John’s Convention Centre.
Tom “Dynamite” Dunne Award – Male Athlete of the Year
Winner: Jason Hill
Jason Hill (St. John’s) enjoyed a successful season on the Local, Provincial and National softball diamonds in 2025. On the Local level, Jason was a key contributor to 3 Cheers Pub Miller Lite finishing 1st Place in the Regular Season (14-2-2), 1st Place in the St. John’s Day Tournament (4-0) and 1st Place in the Playoffs (6-0). Jason was named MVP of the Regular Season and St. John’s Day Tournament and he also captured the following awards for his performance during the Regular Season – Pitching Wins (10), Most Strikeouts (116), Lowest Earned Run Average (1.70), All-League Team Selection (Pitcher) and Player of the Month Honours (June and July). On the Provincial level, Jason and his 3 Cheers Pub Miller Lite team (4-0 Record) captured the Senior Men’s Fastpitch Provincial Crown. On the National level, Jason was a leader both on and off the field as Galway Hitmen (9-2 Record) captured Gold at the Men’s Canadian Fastpitch Championship in Kitchener, ON and he was named to the Tournament All-Star Team (Infield).
Softball NL Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Congratulate Jason Hill On Capturing The Tom “Dynamite” Dunne Award At The City Of St. John’s 2026 Applause Awards Gala Event.
Congratulations Jason!
Team of the Year Finalist
Galway Hitmen
The Galway Hitmen put forth a total team effort to capture Gold at the 2025 Men’s Canadian Fastpitch Championship in Kitchener, Ontario. The Galway Hitmen finished the tournament with a 9-2 Record (.818 Winning Percentage) and outscored the opposition 48-25 (+23) along the way. The Galway Hitmen finished with a .267 Team Batting Average (77-for-288), and a 2.24 Team Earned Run Average (24 Earned Runs in 75 Innings Pitched). With team success came individual success as Colin Walsh was named MVP of the Qualifying Round, Sean Cleary was named Top Player of the Championship Round and Jason Hill was named to the Tournament All-Star Team – Infield. Capturing a National Championship is impressive, but what was more impressive was that the Galway Hitmen won three straight 1-run games on the final day to claim the Provinces 10th Men’s Canadian Fastpitch Championship.
Softball NL Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Congratulate Galway Hitmen On Being Named A Finalist For Team Of The Year.
Congratulations Galway Hitmen!
Vounteer of the Year (Individual) Finalist
Tom Jackman
Tom Jackman (St. John’s) is a prominent neurodiversity advocate and community volunteer-based volunteer, widely recognized for his dedication to improving the lives of autistic individuals and people with disabilities. He is a board member at the National Autism Network where he is currently working to inform the Federal Government on how to carry out Canada’s Autism Strategy. Beyond disability advocacy, Jackman’s volunteer footprint in the St. John’s region is diverse and extensive.
Softball Note
Tom Jackman Is A Volunteer With The St. John’s Senior And Intermediate Men’s Fastpitch Leagues. Tom Jackman Also Volunteered At The Canada Summer Games During The Female And Male Softball Events.
Softball NL Would Like To Take This Opportunity To Congratulate Tom Jackman On Being Named A Finalist For Volunteer Of The Year – Individual.
Congratulations Tom!
