Call for Nominations: 2026 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards

Sport BC has opened nominations for the 2026 Athlete of the Year Awards, the annual celebration of excellence across British Columbia’s amateur sport community. The event will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. We are encouraging our community to submit nominations and help recognize outstanding athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and sport leaders.

This year’s program includes several important updates. A new Youth (U18) Athlete category has been added to highlight emerging talent. University athletes are now eligible within the Junior (U23) category if they meet the age requirements. Sport BC has also introduced a new online nomination system through Cognito Forms. This platform allows nominators to save their progress and return to complete submissions later.

Key Deadlines

Athlete of the Year: December 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Presidents’ Awards: January 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Delivering on Diversity Award: January 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Presidents’ Awards

These awards recognize exceptional volunteers who make a significant impact within their sport communities. Each member organization may nominate one volunteer annually. The Presidents’ Awards will be presented on March 5, 2026, prior to the Athlete of the Year Awards ceremony.

Delivering on Diversity Award

This award recognizes a Provincial, Disability, or Multi-Sport Organization that has demonstrated meaningful leadership in advancing diversity and inclusion. The recipient will also receive a 5,000 dollar grant to continue this work and will be honoured at the Athlete of the Year Awards.

We encourage all members of our community to take part in recognizing the achievements and contributions that strengthen sport across British Columbia. If you have questions about nominee eligibility or submission requirements, please reach out.