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Sport, physical activity and recreation – Award programs

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

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Overview

The Alberta Sport Recognition Awards program honours extraordinary Albertan athletes, teams, coaches, officials and sport volunteers. There are 5 annual and 1 biennial awards.

2025 Athlete, Team of the Year award, Coach and Technical Official and Sport Volunteer Recognition award

These awards are based on 2025 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 Volunteer Recognition Award

Sport recognition awards

This award celebrates the impact of coach developers in Alberta. This award is presented biennially and will awarded in 2026.

  • Don Watts Coach Developer Award

Nominations

Nominations now Open

Nominations Close January 30, 2026

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]

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