Annual Awards
Athletics Alberta is proud to host an Annual Awards celebration. The Annual Awards showcase the Athletics Alberta’s performances and accomplishments for the year. Also, we recognize Coaches, Athletes, Officials and Volunteers.
The intention of our Annual Awards is:
1. To recognize and reward outstanding accomplishments and contributions within the Association.
2. To provide an opportunity to highlight these accomplishments and contributions to the media.
3. To increase awareness of these accomplishers and contributors within the membership.
Nominations for Coaching awards typically open in the fall.
Awards Overview
a) Athlete Awards: In recognition of outstanding athletes based on performances throughout the previous calendar year to the awards presentation. The award winners will be determined on the basis of outdoor results.
b) Coaching Awards: In recognition of coaching involvement with the Association over an extended period of time.
c) Officials Award: In recognition of officiating involvement over an extended period of time with the Association’s many levels. It can be in one area or many areas such as national involvement, presence at events, contribution to the sport and personal development.
d) Volunteer Awards: Individuals may be acknowledged for Club involvement, Association involvement, and/or National involvement.
Categories
Awards are presented in the following events and categories:
Track & Field – Able-Bodied
U 16 – Male & Female
U 18 – Male & Female
U 20 – Male & Female
Senior – Male & Female
Cross-Country – Able-Bodied
U 16 – Male & Female
U 18 – Male & Female
U 20- Male & Female
Senior – Male & Female
Road Running
Open Male & Female
Para Athlete
Open Male & Female
Athlete of the Year
Overall – Male & Female
Masters Awards – Track & Field – Male & Female; Cross Country & Road Running – Male & Female
Volunteer of the Year
Officials Awards
Novice Official of the Year
Outstanding Official of the Year
Coaching Awards
George Gemer Coaching Award
High Performance Coach of the Year – Professional/International
High Performance Coach of the Year – Volunteer
Grassroots Coaches of the Year – Male & Female
Junior Development Coach of the Year – Male & Female
To learn about each award, please take a look at the policy.
