celebrate the outstanding achievements and significant contributions
coaches have made to their athletes and their sport through coaching.
The selection of recipients is based on their unique contribution to
sport through the continued development of their athletes. The award
does not reflect the accomplishments and contributions of a coach in
any one-year; rather, the awards are designed to acknowledge the
contributions a coach has made to his/her sport and athletes over a
number of years. Deadline to make a submission is Monday February 16, 2009. For details...
AWARD CATEGORIES
The Excellence Awards have
three categories. The category refers to the type of athlete the coach
is primarily responsible for, with the exception of the School System
category, which refers to a coach who is a paid employee of a school.
Nomination Deadline: February 16th, 2009
New - Submit Nominations Online
To submit your nomination online please follow the links below. You
may also print off a nomination form and mail/fax. Please find the
print option included in the category descriptions below.
Download General Nomination Information Package (guidelines, tips, etc.): click here
Major Awards Categories - Submit Online Nomination click here
Years of Service - Submit Online Nomination click here
International Coach - Submit Online Nomination click here
MAJOR AWARD CATEGORIES
- Grassroots Athletes - Vince Leah Award
Individuals who coach grassroots athletes of any age. The coaching
environment at this level is primarily non-competitive, with an
emphasis on participation and having fun.
- Developmental Athletes - Dr. Jack Hunt Award
Coaches who are responsible for athletes developing competitive skills
and preparing for competition at higher levels (i.e. regional,
provincial, university, or Canada Games).
- High Performance Athletes - Peter Williamson Award
Coaches who primarily work with athletes that compete at the national or international level.
- School System Athletes - Peter Dick Award
These coaches are paid employees of a school (i.e. teacher, guidance
counselor, principal) who coach as an extra-curricular activity. This
award is open to those individuals who coach at all grade levels from
elementary through middle years and high school.
Download General Nomination Information Package (guidelines, tips, etc,) click here
Download Major Award Nomination form click here
RECOGNITION AWARD CATEGORIES
- Years of Service Recognition
Coaches
who have dedicated a minimum of 30 years to coaching at any level. To
be recognized for this award, the coach must be nominated through their
Provincial Sport Governing Body.
- International Coach Recognition
Manitoba
coaches who have coached at International Events in 2008. The coach
must have coached an International Event, in Canada or overseas.
Download General Nomination Information Package (guidelines, tips, etc,) click here
Download Years of Service Recognition Nomination form click here
Download International Coach Nomination form click here