Recognize a local athlete with a Kitchener 2024 Athletic Award

The City of Kitchener is seeking nominations for outstanding amateur athletes and sports teams for the 2024 Kitchener Athletic Awards. Every year, the City of Kitchener recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of amateur athletes and the coaches who have inspired and motivated them.

Our local athletes make Kitchener proud through their dedication and commitment to their sport, and their incredible accomplishments as they represent our city at a provincial, national and international level.

Submissions are now being accepted for amateur athletes or sports teams who have placed first in a Canadian provincial or national championship, or received a gold, silver, or bronze medal at an international championship.

To be eligible to be nominated, the athlete(s) or team must:

• be of amateur status,

• be a member of a Kitchener sport organization, regardless of the member's residency, (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,

• the award recipients may include up to three coaches or managers.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. The awards will be presented at the City of Kitchener’s annual athletic awards banquet on Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025.

To nominate a local athlete or team, or for more information about eligibility, visit www.kitchener.ca/AthleticAwards.