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Sport, physical activity and recreation – Award programs

Recognize coaching, athletes, teams, officials and leadership in the field.

Overview

The Alberta Sport Recognition Awards program honours extraordinary Albertan athletes, teams, coaches, officials and sport volunteers. There are 5 annual and 2 biennial awards.

2024 Athlete, Team of the Year award, Coach and Technical Official Recognition award

These awards are based on 2024 competitive results.

  • Junior Male and Female Athlete and Team of the Year
  • Open Male and Female Athlete and Team of the Year
  • Coach  Recognition Award
  • Technical Official Recognition Award

Sport recognition awards

These awards celebrate the impact of coach developers and officials in Alberta. These awards are presented biennially and will awarded in 2024.

  • Don Watts Coach Developer Award
  • Sport Volunteer Recognition Award

Nominations

Nominations open October 1, 2024.

Nomination deadline is January 15, 2025.

Nomination guidelines and forms

Past recipients

Athlete and Team recipients: 2002 to present

Sport recognition awards recipients: 1987 to present

Contact

Connect with Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch:
Email: [email protected]