Spotlight on Sport
Celebrate the people shaping sport in Kitchener
Spotlight on Sport celebrates the athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams, organizations, and community champions who have made a meaningful impact on sport in Kitchener. Through community nominations, we share stories that inspire participation, recognize achievement, and highlight the people helping shape the future of sport in our city.
Sport is about more than wins and championships. It is about the people who inspire, lead, coach, volunteer, compete and help build stronger communities.
Spotlight on Sport celebrates the athletes, teams, coaches, officials, volunteers, organizations and community champions who have made a lasting impact on sport in Kitchener. From local success stories to behind-the-scenes contributors, this space recognizes the people helping shape the future of sport and recreation in our city.
Whether competing at the highest levels, introducing children to sport for the first time, or dedicating countless hours to supporting local programs, these individuals and organizations help make Kitchener a vibrant and active community.
Do you know someone who deserves recognition?
We invite the community to nominate athletes, coaches, teams, volunteers, officials, organizations, and local sport leaders who have made a meaningful contribution to sport in Kitchener.
Submission Guidelines
Please include:
- Name of the individual, team, or organization
- Sport or activity
- Why they should be featured
- A brief description of their accomplishments or community impact
- Photos (if available)
- Your contact information
Submitting a nomination does not guarantee selection. Featured stories will be selected based on their impact, community contribution, and alignment with the goals of Spotlight on Sport.
Through Spotlight on Sport, we aim to:
- Celebrate local achievement and community pride
- Inspire participation in sport and recreation
- Recognize contributors of all ages and abilities
- Reflect the diversity of Kitchener's sport community
- Share stories that encourage others to connect, compete and belong
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.