Athletic awards | City of Kitchener

Every year, we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of amateur athletes and the coaches who have inspired and motivated them.

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Nominate an athlete or team

2025 Athletic Award nominations are now open! Submissions close Friday, February 6, 2026.

The athlete or team must place first in a Canadian provincial or national championship/game or if they receive gold, silver or bronze in an international championship/game sanctioned by a recognized Canadian provincial or national sport governing body.
The athlete must be a member of a Kitchener sport organization (or a member of an Ontario regional or provincial team or a Canadian national team) that is affiliated with a recognized Canadian provincial or national sport governing body and registered in the event as a member of the Kitchener organization.
All members of a Kitchener sport organization regardless of the member's residency are eligible.
Kitchener residents who participate on teams in other municipalities are not eligible unless there is no such similar organization in Kitchener.
The athlete must be of amateur status.
Activities involving motorized vehicles under the control of the athlete are not eligible.
Each eligible athlete/team may include up to three additional award recipients (coaches or managers).
This program is not open to university, community college or school team athletes.

The athlete or team must place first in a Canadian provincial or national championship/game or if they receive gold, silver or bronze in an international championship/game sanctioned by a recognized Canadian provincial or national sport governing body.
The athlete must be a member of a Kitchener sport organization (or a member of an Ontario regional or provincial team or a Canadian national team) that is affiliated with a recognized Canadian provincial or national sport governing body and registered in the event as a member of the Kitchener organization.
All members of a Kitchener sport organization regardless of the member's residency are eligible.
Kitchener residents who participate on teams in other municipalities are not eligible unless there is no such similar organization in Kitchener.
The athlete must be of amateur status.
Activities involving motorized vehicles under the control of the athlete are not eligible.
Each eligible athlete/team may include up to three additional award recipients (coaches or managers).
This program is not open to university, community college or school team athletes.

If you have any questions, please send us an email.

The 2025 Athletic Awards will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026.