Sport & Recreation Awards
The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation celebrates contributions through:
Athlete and Team of the Year

The 2012 Athlete and Team of the Year Awards was presented in conjunction with the Alberta Sport and Recreation Leadership Summit - Awards Banquet on Friday, April 19, 2013 in Banff.
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Recognizes and celebrates the significant achievements, performances and contributions of Alberta's amateur teams and athletes. These award winners are outstanding role models who inspire other Albertans to higher achievements at the recreational or competitive level.
Categories include Male and Female, Team, Junior Male and Female, and Junior Team.
Since the program began in 2002, 44 athletes and 10 teams have been recognized.
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Sport Recognition Awards

The 2012 Sport Recognition Awards was presented in conjunction with the Alberta Sport and Recreation Leadership Summit - Awards Banquet on Friday, April 19, 2013 in Banff.
To download the Nomination Criteria and Nomination Form, please choose the appropriate award link:
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Coach Developer Recognition Awards
* NEW category for 2012
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Acknowledging the tremendous impact NCCP Multi-Sport and Sport Learning Facilitators/Evaluators have on the Alberta sport delivery system. The award recognizes and celebrates the significant achievement in developing Alberta's coaches.
The two types of Learning Facilitators/Evaluators being recognized are:
- Don Watts Coach Developer (NCCP Multi-Sport Learning Facilitator/Evaluator)
- Coach Developer - Sport (NCCP Sport Learning Facilitator/Evaluator)
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Coaching Recognition Awards
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Recognizes coaches for their successful and outstanding achievements in developing Alberta's amateur athletes. Since the program began in 1987, 68 coaches have been recognized.
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Officiating Recognition Awards
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Recognizes officials for their successful and outstanding achievements in officiating sports that involve Alberta's amateur athletes. Since the program began in 1992, 42 officials have been recognized.
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Sport Volunteer Recognition Awards
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Recognizes and honours the significant contributions of individuals who devote their volunteer time and effort to the development of sport. Since the program began in 1987, 86 sport volunteers have been recognized.
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Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards

Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation and the Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks and Wildlife Foundation has joined forces with the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) to bring Alberta's recreation and parks community Energize 2012 and the Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards. Nominations close on June 21, 2013.
Nomination form and Criteria (pdf)