Background

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: Darcie Montgomery,  Robin Wilson, James Ray, Kurtis Dinsmore

Selection committee

TBA

Contact

Please email Darcie Montgomery

The 21^st annual North Shore Sport Awards event is Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 7:00pm in the West Vancouver Community Centre atrium.

Hosts

To be announced.

How to nominate

Applications must be submitted electronically using the simple online nomination form. 

Nomination deadline: Monday, February 13, 2023

Finalists and winners are selected based on their accomplishments in the previous year and not the number of nominations received.

If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact Darcie Montgomery.

Categories

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

• Youth Female
  Females 18 years & under (as of December 31, 2020, December 31, 2021 & December 31, 2022)
• Youth Male
  Males 18 years & under (as of December 31, 2020, December 31, 2021 & December 31, 2022)
• Open Female
  Females 19-39 years (as of December 31, 2020, December 31, 2021 & December 31, 2022)
• Open Male
  Males 19-39 years (as of December 31, 2020, December 31, 2021 & December 31, 2022)
• 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 in 2020, 2021 or 2022
• 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 during 2020, 2021 or 2022. 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 2020, 2021 or 2022, who excels in the classroom, athletics and volunteers in their community.

Who can you nominate?

Nominate an athlete, coach, team, official or volunteer.

All nominees must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Residency: All nominees must have a strong connection to the North Shore. For example, born, living or lived on the North Shore to be under consideration for their effort in bringing recognition to the local sport community.
• Sport: All nominees should be considered amateur by the definition of the provincial or national sports organizations. Nominee achievements in 2020, 2021 & 2022 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 (Following pandemic hiatus awards for March 2023 will be based on performance from  a three-year period: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022).
• 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.

Year of awards

• 2001
• 2002
• 2003
• 2004
• 2005
• 2006
• 2007
• 2008
• 2009
• 2010
• 2011
• 2012
• 2013
• 2014
• 2015
• 2016
• 2017
• 2018

One of the key objectives of the Sport Awards ceremony is that it be financially self-sustaining without relying on local government funding. As a result, the event's organizing committee is committed to building strong, long-term relationships with community and corporate partners.

Thank you to all of our sponsors for your generous support.

Founding Sponsor

North Shore News

Presenting Sponsors

North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission

West Vancouver Community Services

Event Sponsors

Contact Printing

Category Sponsors

Capilano University
North Shore Secondary Schools Athletic Association
North Vancouver School District #44
North Vancouver Community Sport & Recreation Council
Tidey's Creative Trophies
West Vancouver School District #45

If you would like to sponsor the awards or have questions about sponsorship, please email Darcie Montgomery.

• Attend the 2023 event 
  The 21^st annual North Shore Sport Awards event is Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 7:00pm in the West Vancouver Community Centre atrium.
• Volunteer
  If you want to be a part of this exciting and entertaining community celebration, contact us to find out about volunteer opportunities.