The Western Hockey League has announced the 2024-25 conference nominees for the Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy.
The prestigious award is presented annually to the WHL Humanitarian of the Year.
WHL General Managers vote on the league’s major awards. This represents a return to the WHL conference awards format, rather than divisional, for the first time since 2019-20.
Winners of 2025 WHL Awards will be announced from Tuesday, April 22, through Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
WHL Humanitarian of the Year Nominees
Eastern Conference- Evan Gardner (Fort St. John, B.C.)- Saskatoon Blades
Eastern Conference- Max Hildebrand (Martensville, Sask.)- Prince Albert Raiders
Eastern Conference- Shane Smith (Cessford, Alta.)- Lethbridge Hurricanes
Western Conference- Riley Heidt (Saskatoon, Sask.)- Prince George Cougars
Western Conference- Jayden Kraus (Prince Albert, Sask.)- Victoria Royals
Western Conference- Kyle McDonough (Langdon, Alta.)- Portland Winterhawks