The coaches are nominated by their peers and the winners were acknowledged at the banquet at each event. Some of the criteria for nomination include:
Demonstrating respect for officials, opponents, host committee, curling association; demonstrating a philosophy of fair play, sportsmanship, and attitude that reflects the coaching code of conduct; concern for all-round athlete development, presenting a positive image of coaching, demostrating ability to improve athletice performance of a team or athlete; and demonstrating the ability to apply athlete development and coaching techniques as outlined in the National Coaching Certification Program.
Leonard coaches the Eveylnn Hoffman rink from the Idylwylde G&CC, while Lemieux coaches the Nicholas Lemieux rink from the Community First CC.
John Leonard 
Dan Lemieux
