2022 Awards Nomination Form

  • 2022 Awards Nomination Form

  • In 2021 the Awards Policy had a significant review and many changes were made. The Policy is now more reflective of objective results. That said, there are a number of awards that are open to nomination. 

    Please review the Awards Policy, found on the Governance page of our website. 

    Thank you for nominating. Nominations are open until March 17, 2023.

  • George Gemer Coaching Award

    Awarded for a coach’s long-term commitment to the sport of at least 8 years or more. This award is based on the coach's entire record. As this award is to recognize a significant contribution to coaching over the years, the award may not necessarily be given out every year, but will be given out at the discretion of the Personnel Committee when there is a worthy nomination that deserves recognition as per the policy.

  • High Performance Coach of the Year - Professional/International 

    Awarded for a coach’s commitment to the development of athletes at the International Level. This Coach may be named to an International Team. The coach must exhibit appropriate conduct at all times and is a role model to other coaches. The coach must be certified at the appropriate level. 


    Candidates for this award are selected from results related to their respective Canadian Team athletes (&/or National relay teams) competing at the highest levels of international competition possible.

    The High Performance Coach of the Year award will be based on:

    National athletes/coaching - refers to the number and performance level of athletes coached, or being coached - including National and Provincial champions, AC Nationally Carded athletes, and the success of these athletes.

    Contribution to the Sport - refers to work on coaching seminars, committees, National coaching programs, and National & Provincial Team staff.

  • High Performance Coach of the Year - Volunteer

    Awarded to a volunteer high performance coach who is committed to the development of athletes in the U20 and Senior Levels. The coach will have been involved in coaching for an extended period of time in Alberta. This coach’s athletes regularly qualify for Alberta Teams. The coach is a role model for other coaches and mentors other coaches. This coach exhibits appropriate conduct at all times. 

  • Grassroots Coach of the Year - Male & Female

    Development of athletes in the U 10, U 12, and  U 14 Categories. Pre national competitive levels.

    - Minimum Sport Coach (Level 1) Coaching Certification

    - Major Contribution to the club as a Coach

    - Preference given for at least 5 years of coaching and being responsible for a full Grassroots program beyond their own child’s participation

    - Coach is able to successfully organize an effective training program.

    - Proof that the athletes have fun and continue participating beyond the entry level.

    -  The coach is dedicated to the LTAD concept.

    -  Athletes coached exhibit skill development. Emphasis is on skill development as opposed to the number of medals athletes win.

    -  The coach must exhibit appropriate conduct at all times.

    Nominations for the grassroots coaching awards can be submitted by any individual or club.

  • Junior Development Coach of the Year - Female & Male

    Awarded to coaches who develop Athletes in the U16 and U18 Categories.

    - Minimum Sport Coach (Level 1) Coaching Certification.

    - Major Contribution to the club as a Coach.

    - Preference Given for at least 5 years of coaching and being responsible for a full JD program beyond their own child’s participation.

    - Able to successfully organize an effective training program.

    - Proof that the athletes have fun and continue participating beyond the JD level.

    - The coach should be dedicated to the LTAD concept.

    - Athletes coached should exhibit skill development.

    - Coach has athletes making Alberta Provincial Teams.

    - The coach must exhibit appropriate conduct at all times.


    Nominations for the Junior Development coaching awards can be submitted by any individual or club.

  • Volunteer of the Year

    Will be for the outstanding contribution, leadership and involvement in the sport of athletics throughout the previous 12 months prior to the awards presentation.

    Volunteer of the Year nominees will be evaluated based on the following:

    Leadership - refers to development of own club as well as provincial club system.
    Involvement - refers to service at events, on committees, within organizations, officiating, club and association Board and association programming.
    Contribution to the sport - refers to involvement with the Association on committees and other assignments.

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