The nomination period for the 2025 Coaching Association of Canada Awards Program is now open. The CAC strives to recognize coaches and organizations who reflect the diverse makeup of Canada. Through the National Awards Program, it celebrates coaches’ tremendous contributions to sport and the success of participants—both on and off the field.
The recipients of these awards demonstrate excellence in sport, not only for accomplishments in sport performance but also for outstanding contributions to the development of coaching and the growth of the sport community in Canada.
Nominations for the following awards will be accepted until Monday, July 7:
- The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes and celebrates a lifelong commitment to coaching and coach development.
- The Community and National NCCP Coach Developer Awards recognize outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond to develop certified and trained NCCP coaches in their communities.
- The Impact Award recognizes an individual or organization for their creation of an innovative event or program that has benefited the sport and coaching community.
Nominations for the following awards will be accepted until Sunday, August 31:
- The Coach of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a coach in Canada, both for the sport performances of their athlete(s) or team in the previous competitive season and for exhibiting excellence in sport values.
- The Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards recognize coaches whose athlete or team has achieved a medal-winning performance at a World Championship, Olympic or Paralympic Games, or at the Special Olympics World Games.
Visit coach.ca/coaching-awards for award descriptions and nomination details.
For more information, please contact: awards@coach.ca
About the Coaching Association of Canada
The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches. For more information, please visit www.coach.ca, and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
About Petro-Canada™
Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, operates more than 1,500 retail stations and 300 Petro-Pass wholesale locations nationwide, including 69 marketing arrangements with Indigenous communities. In 2019, Petro-Canada opened Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle chargers. In 2020, the Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation™ was launched to help support Canadian caregivers. Petro-Canada’s retail loyalty program, Petro-Points™, provides Canadians with the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards. Petro-Canada is a Proud Partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee, supporting Canadian athletes and coaches for more than 35 years.