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Aboriginal Sport Circle  – National Athlete Awards for Aboriginal Excellence in Sport

To be presented October 23, 2019 (Toronto, ON)
Presented in partnership by:
The Aboriginal Sport Circle Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
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The Tom Longboat Award
National Awards for Aboriginal Excellence in Sport
Program Overview
The Tom Longboat Awards were established in 1951 to recognize Aboriginal athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. With a few exceptions, the Awards have been given
out every year since its inauguration. It remains the longest standing and one of the most prestigious awards for the Aboriginal athletes in the country.

As a program of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Tom Longboat Awards provide a forum for the acknowledging the growth and strength of the Aboriginal sport movement in Canada and its
tremendous impact on the sport development from community level participation to elite level competition. The Awards include a male and female category.

For the 2019 program year, all nomination packages will be forwarded directly to the Aboriginal Sport Circle, where a National Selection Working Group will determine the national recipients for
the male and female category. The two national recipients will be presented their Awards at the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 23, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario.
Principles The Aboriginal Sport Circle is committed to developing sport that fosters the development of the whole individual. In addition to their athlete achievements, recipients will have demonstrated a personal commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and fair play, as well as to being a positive role model. They will also have demonstrated a commitment towards living a balanced lifestyle – one that develops their physical, mental, cultural and spiritual capacities.

Eligibility
The Awards honour the accomplishments of an athlete within a given program year (September 1st to August 31st). Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible as nominees:
▪ Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent (inclusive of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis).
▪ Applicants must be active within the year of nomination.
▪ Applicants must demonstrate sportsmanship, fair play and ethics in sport.
▪ Applicants must complete a nomination package and submit it to the Aboriginal Sport

Circle on or before the application deadline of September 8th at 11:59 E.S.T. (Ottawa).

Nominations
Applicants are to complete a Nomination Form and provide a supporting narrative. The National Selection Working Group will use this information to determine the male and female recipients. In addition to PTASB nomination rankings will be considered prior to final selection.

Nomination Information to include the following;

▪ Nominees name, age, gender (male/female), address, telephone number, sport(s) nominated for, and number of years competing.
▪ Level of competition(s) achieved as an athlete (i.e. community, regional, provincial, national,
or international).
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Detailed description

Nominations must include supporting narratives documenting how the nominee displays the following qualities:
1. Shows a personal commitment to his/her athletic development

▪ Identify general training regiment that nominee has maintained and cite improvements from training.
2. Demonstrates a positive image as it relates to his/her role as an Aboriginal athlete

▪ Provide examples or testimonials of how the nominee’s conduct reflects the principles of fair play and sportsmanship as it specifically relates to the sport, officials, and the opposition.
▪ Provide three written testimonials from coaches, parents, and community as to the nominee’s positive image within the community.
3. Demonstrates a commitment to a holistic lifestyle by maintaining a balanced physical, mental, cultural, and spiritual outlook
▪ Provide up to three testimonials from coaches, parents, and community.

4. Personal achievements
▪ List any athletic awards or levels of achievement that the nominee has received (proof of achievements is requested).

Awards
One (1) male and one (1) female will be selected from the nominees and will be presented their award at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 23th in Toronto, Ontario.

2019 “National Award” Selection Criteria The criteria for the selection will be based on:
▪ The athlete’s highest level of competition = maximum 30 pts;
▪ The athlete’s ranking/results = maximum 20 pts;
▪ Other accomplishments (MVP, MIP etc.) = maximum 10 pts;
▪ Commitment to professional development = maximum 10 pts;
▪ Positive role model in sport and community = maximum 10 pts;
▪ Demonstration of fair play and sportsmanship = maximum 10 pts;
▪ Holistic balance (Physical, mental, emotional, cultural, spiritual) = maximum 10 pts
▪ Final score out of 100.

Deadlines

The awards recognize athlete achievements of a given program year (September 1st to August 31st). Application details will be circulated by June 17th, 2019. The PTASBs will be asked to assist in distributing the information to the local communities, other regional Aboriginal organizations, and mainstream sport partners within their region. The Aboriginal Sport Circle will assist by circulating the information to the sport partners at the national level.

Applications will be accepted by email or via the online application link located at
https://aboriginalsportcircle.wufoo.com/forms/ry71htk0rewr05/

The application deadline is September 8th at 11:59 E.S.T. (Ottawa).
The national selection will be announced by September 20th, in preparation for Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 23th in Toronto, Ontario.
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NOMINATION
How do you nominate an athlete.…Three steps to follow:
STEP #1
Complete a Nomination Form
(provide detailed information on the nominee and nominator, if applicable)
STEP #2
Complete a supporting narrative
(see detailed description on page 3 for details)
STEP #3
Email or process the online application that includes the Nomination Form and the narratives to the Aboriginal Sport Circle.

National Recipients:
In order to profile the award both within the Aboriginal community and mainstream Canadian society, the presentation of the national award will be made at the prestigious Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 23, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario.

The two national recipients will receive the following: (1) All expenses paid round trip to Toronto with a family member to accept the national award, (2) A custom-made Tom Longboat Award ring, and (3) A $1500 bursary to support personal athlete development.

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The Tom Longboat Award
National Athlete Awards for Aboriginal Excellence in Sport
NOMINATION FORM
NOMINEE:
For the Province/Territory of: ____________________________________________________________
Name_________________________________________________________ Male ______ Female ______
Home Address__________________________________________________________________________
Province/Territory____________________________________ Postal Code_________________________
Home Telephone #: ( )_____________________ Email Address _____________________________
Sport(s) Nominated for: ___________________________________________________________________
Number of years involved in sports: _________________________________________________________
Highest Level of achievement in sport: _______________________________________________________
*****Please provide additional documentation of a detailed description of the nominee’s qualifications and achievements and testimonials. *****
NOMINATOR:
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
Province/Territory___________________________________ Postal Code__________________________
Telephone: ( )_________________________________ Email Address_________________________
Signature of Nominator:
______________________________________________________ Date_______________________2018
Completed forms must be received by September 8, 2019 or sooner to:
online application link located at:
https://aboriginalsportcircle.wufoo.com/forms/ry71htk0rewr05/

 

Kelsey Dayler

Aboriginal Sport Circle

Program-Event Coordinator / Coordonnatrice des programmes et événements

1-705-309-1354 (cell)

www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca

“Aboriginal Sport Circle” c/o House of Sport, RA Centre
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X7