• Award winners

  2001 winners  2002 winners 2003 winners 2004 winners 2005 winners 2024 winners

  2006 winners 2007 winners 2008 winners 2009 winners 2010 winners

  2011 winners 2012 winners 2013 winners 2014 winners 2015 winners

  2016 winners 2017 winners 2018 winners 2020 winners 2023 winners

• About

  Following the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, the then-District of North Vancouver Mayor requested recommendations for recognition of outstanding athletic achievement. A North Vancouver Recreation and Culture (NVRC) report provided feedback from resident Olympians, current and former world-class athletes, and the Community Sport and Recreation Council. There was unanimous support for new initiatives to recognize community leaders and those that contribute to sport.

  The North Shore Sport Awards Committee was established in 1997 by the City and District of North Vancouver and in 1998, the District of West Vancouver joined.

  Mandate

  To receive nominations and make recommendations for awards and other forms of recognition of those residents who contribute to the sporting life of the North Shore deemed to be appropriate, including an annual sports awards ceremony.

  Objectives

  • To make recommendations and establish guidelines for the recognition of outstanding achievement in sport.
  • To ensure broad recognition of those connected with sport who bring honour to their community.
  • To ensure the provision of an annual sport recognition event.
  • To be financially self-sustaining without relying on local government funding.

  Awards committee

  The North Shore Sport Awards committee is mandated by the three North Shore municipal councils and supported by NVRC and West Vancouver Community Services staff.  

  Committee members: Leslie Buchanan, Len Corben, Mark Fenn, Colleen Gray-Hewitt, Darcie Montgomery, Brent Mutis, Andy Prest, James Ray and Janet Rerecich. 

  Selection committee

  The selection committee is made up of representatives from North Vancouver Recreation & Culture, North Shore Secondary School Athletics Association (NSSSAA), West Vancouver School District, North Vancouver School District, Capilano University and the North Shore News.

  Contact

  SportAwards@nvrc.ca

• Volunteer

  Email SportAwards@nvrc.ca if you want to volunteer to support this exciting and inspiring community celebration.

Nominate

• How to nominate

  Thank you for your interest. The deadline to nominate has passed. 

  Email SportAwards@nvrc.ca if you have questions about the nomination process.

• Award categories

  A person can be nominated in one category only. Categories are:

  • Youth Female
    Females 18 years & under 
  • Youth Male
    Males 18 years & under 
  • Open Female
    Females 19-39 years 
  • Open Male
    Males 19-39 years 
  • Master Athlete
    Female or male 40 years and older
  • Coach
    Only coaches who are National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) certified will be considered for recognition.
  • Official
    Nominees to be considered will include those who, in the process of officiating, educate and encourage athletes and coaches to play fair, and spectators to demonstrate responsible behaviour.
  • Community Sport Volunteer
    May include any volunteer community member, trainer, manager or administrator who has made a significant contribution to a sport organization on the North Shore.
  • Comeback Award
    Any female or male athlete who has overcome a significant obstacle to return to a high level of competition, the recognition of which could inspire others who face similar or other obstacles.
  • Team
    Any amateur team competing in an organized league. The phrase 'team' in these selections will not be interpreted as a group of individuals competitors (such as BC ski team) but limited to the commonly known team sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc.
  • Para Athlete
    Any athlete living with a physical disability who has made a significant contribution to sport on the North Shore.
  • Fair Play
    Any team or individual that demonstrates the values of good sportsmanship and fair play over a 'win at all costs' attitude during competition. Nominations will be considered that tell a verifiable story that modeled such values for others, and that could be used by coaches and parents to teach such values to young athletes.
  • Jim Martin Leadership
    An athlete who was a secondary school student in the past year, who excels in the classroom, athletics and volunteers in their community.
• Who can be nominated

  Nominate an athlete, coach, team, official or volunteer. All nominees must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Residency: Strong connection to North or West Vancouver. This can be described as lived or living, trained, representing a North Shore sport/educational organization during achievement being nominated for or, made a significant contribution to Sport in North or West Vancouver.
  • Sport: All nominees should be considered amateur by the definition of the provincial or national sports organizations. Nominee achievements will be considered in their respective categories. Results will not be the only criteria for selection.
  • Other: Awards will be based on performance and activity in the calendar year previous to the awards.
  • A person can be nominated in one category only.
  • To award a category, there must be a sufficient number of nominations.

  Note: Finalists and winners will be selected based on their accomplishments and not the number of nominations received.