Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award

Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award

Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games
Karina LeBlanc is a retired Olympic bronze medalist and professional athlete who has the distinguished honour of being one of the longest active soccer players for Canada. With a prestigious career spanning almost 18 years, 5 FIFA World Cups, two Olympic Games and an Olympic Bronze medal, Karina now uses her platform as a way to inspire and challenge people to live life purposefully and passionately. Karina believes the sport has the power to empower young girls and is working to lead communities through the process of ensuring those opportunities exist. It is this passion for nurturing opportunities in sport that was the inspiration for the Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award.

As a legacy of the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games, this year’s Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award will provide one outstanding youth from the Host Community with $1,000 to recognize their significant work and dedication to developing sport in their community.
General Criteria
The goal of this award is to identify, recognize, and celebrate the accomplishments of an outstanding young person who has moved their community forward in youth sport or recreation.

Nominees must fit the following criteria:
- Nominees must be 16-24 years of age by the nomination year.
- Nominations may include, but are not limited to, the achievements of athletes, coaches, officials, administrators, or volunteers.
- Demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers to inclusion and participation in sport among groups generally underrepresented in the world of sport and recreation.
- A role model and/or mentor for youth and demonstrates initiative, leadership, and commitment to promoting sport in their community.
- Nominations should focus on candidates achievements over the previous two years.
- This award could recognize:
  - A new, enhanced or expanded program or service.
  - An event that was targeted toward the participation of underrepresented youth.
  - Significant volunteer experience in sport within the community.
The deadline to submit nominations is January 21, 2025.
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Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award

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