Nominations now open to honour extraordinary Alberta athletes, teams, coaches, officials, volunteers with Alberta Sport Recognition Awards

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Recognizing Alberta’s sport community

Nominations are now open to honour extraordinary Alberta athletes, teams, coaches, officials and volunteers with Alberta Sport Recognition Awards.

Alberta is a global leader in sport, and it’s thanks to all those in the sport community who dedicate themselves to excellence. The Alberta Sport Recognition Awards program was established in 1987 to acknowledge the outstanding achievements and commitment of the sport community in the province.

“This year, we have witnessed our fellow Albertans achieve excellence in sport, and Alberta’s government is proud to celebrate this excellence through the Alberta Sport Recognition Awards. Their remarkable dedication to sport makes our province a better place to live, visit and play.”

Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport


Alberta’s government understands the critical role sport and recreation play in Albertans’ lives and is proud to honour the outstanding accomplishments of Alberta athletes and the people who help them succeed. Sport teaches healthy habits and fundamental life skills, such as teamwork, leadership, confidence and commitment.

The 2024 Alberta Sport Recognition Awards will be provided in the following categories:

Junior Female and Male Athlete of the Year
Junior Team of the Year
Open Female and Male Athlete of the Year
Open Team of the Year
Coach and Technical Officials Recognition Award
Sport Volunteer Award
Nominations will close on Jan. 15, 2025. Visit the Alberta Sport Recognition Awards web page for more information on how to nominate individuals or teams.

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Alberta Sport Recognition Awards

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