The nomination period for the 2024 Coaching Association of Canada Awards Program is now open! The CAC strives to recognize coaches and organizations who reflect the diverse makeup of Canada and celebrate their tremendous contributions to its sport in Canada and to the success of its participants on and off the field of play.

The recipients of these awards prove 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 Friday, July 5

• 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 Monday, September 16

• 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, follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

About Petro-Canada

Petro-Canada, a Suncor business, operates more than 1,500 retail stations and 300 Petro-Pass wholesale locations nationwide, including 61 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 proud to be a National Partner of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees, supporting Canadian athletes, coaches and their families for more than 35 years.