Each Year Sport Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes sporting accomplishments and contributions through the Annual Awards Program. Starting with the 2024 Annual Awards, honors will be presented in nine (9) returning categories, including Senior Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Junior Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Male and Female Coach of the Year, Executive of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Official of the Year. Additionally, six (6) new categories will be introduced, including Senior Male and Female Team of the Year, Youth Male and Female Team of the Year, Rising Star Coach of the Year, and Junior Official of the Year.
Please note that nominations are to be put forward by Provincial Sport Organizations only. If you would like to suggest a nominee for your sport, please contact your Provincial Sport Organization to discuss.
| Award | Application | Description | Contact | Deadline |
| NEW
Senior Male Team of the Year Edward P. Browne Memorial Award |
Senior Male Team of the Year | The Senior Male Team of the Year award is presented annually to a team who has achieved exceptional results on a Provincial/National/International level, and has demonstrated a high level of skill and expertise in their discipline. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| NEW
Senior Female Team of the Year |
Senior Female Team of the Year | The Senior Female Team of the Year award is presented annually to a team that has achieved exceptional results in competitions, showcasing outstanding skills, expertise, and teamwork in their discipline at the provincial, national, and/or international levels. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| NEW
Youth Male Team of the Year |
Youth Male Team of the Year | The Youth Male Team of the Year award is presented annually to a team that has achieved exceptional results in competitions, showcasing outstanding skill, expertise, and teamwork in their respective disciplines at the provincial, national, and/or international levels. Male teams aged 18 and under as of December 31st of the nomination year are eligible for this award. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| NEW
Youth Female Team of the Year |
Youth Female Team of the Year | The Youth Female Team of the Year award is presented annually to a team that has achieved exceptional results in competitions, showcasing outstanding skill, expertise, and teamwork in their respective disciplines at the provincial, national, and/or international levels. Female teams aged 18 and under as of December 31st of the nomination year are eligible for this award. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Male Coach of the Year
John Drinkwater Memorial Award |
Male Coach of the Year | The Male Coach of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who has made a difference to a Provincial Sport Organizations programs. The Coach of the Year is someone who has contributed personally to their sport and athlete(s) success. This individual must have proven leadership skills and contributed significantly throughout the season. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Female Coach of the Year | Female Coach of the Year | The Female Coach of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who has made a difference to a Provincial Sport Organizations programs. The Coach of the Year is someone who has contributed personally to their sport and athlete(s) success. This individual must have proven leadership skills and contributed significantly throughout the season. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| NEW
Rising Star Coach of the Year |
Rising Star Coach of the Year | The Rising Star Coach of the Year Award recognizes a young coach who has shown exceptional promise and impact in the sport community. The recipient must have made a meaningful contribution to their sport and athletes’ success, demonstrating strong leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication. This award honors a coach 23 years of age and younger as of December 31st of the nominating year, who has played a key role in the growth and success of their athletes, team, or program throughout the season. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Executive of the Year
Graham Snow Memorial Award |
Executive of the Year | The Executive of the Year award is presented annually to recognize Sport Executive excellence in the Province of NL. It recognizes a dedicated and hardworking individual who represents the spirit of volunteerism, and whose dedication, energy and commitment contributes at the executive level to the development of their sport or organization. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Junior Male Athlete of the Year
Joseph P. Mullins Memorial Award |
Junior Male Athlete of the Year | The Junior Male Athlete of the Year award is presented annually to a male athlete who has achieved exceptional results on a Provincial/National/International level, and has demonstrated a high level of skill and expertise in their discipline. The candidate must have proven leadership skills and have contributed significantly throughout the season. Athletes 18 years of age and under by December 31st are eligible for this nomination. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Junior Female Athlete of the Year
Margaret Davis Memorial Award |
Junior Female Athlete of the Year | The Junior Female Athlete of the Year award is presented annually to a female athlete who has achieved exceptional results on a Provincial/National/International level, and has demonstrated a high level of skill and expertise in their discipline. The candidate must have proven leadership skills and have contributed significantly throughout the season. Athletes 18 years of age and under by December 31st are eligible for this nomination. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Senior Male Athlete of the Year
Ferd Hayward Memorial Award |
Senior Male Athlete of the Year | The Senior Male Athlete of the Year award is presented annually to a male athlete who has achieved exceptional results on a Provincial/National/International level, and has demonstrated a high level of skill and expertise in their discipline. The candidate must have proven leadership skills and have contributed significantly throughout the season. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Senior Female Athlete of the Year
Elizabeth Swan Memorial Award |
Senior Female Athlete of the Year | The Senior Female Athlete of the Year award is presented annually to a female athlete who has achieved exceptional results on a Provincial/National/International level, and has demonstrated a high level of skill and expertise in their discipline. The candidate must have proven leadership skills and have contributed significantly throughout the season. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Volunteer of the Year
Frank W. Graham Memorial Award |
Volunteer of the Year | The Volunteer of the Year award is presented annually to someone who has made a significant contribution to sport on a volunteer level. This deserving individual is someone who has gone above and beyond in developing, guiding and promoting sport; someone who is making an exceptional contribution to the present and future of sport in NL. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| Official of the Year | Official of the Year | The Official of the Year award is presented annually to recognize officiating excellence. It recognizes a dedicated and hardworking official who has been responsible for officiating sport(s) events at any level of athletic competition. This award will recognize an individual’s dedication to leadership, contributions to local sport development and promotion of fair play and ethical behavior in sport. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
| NEW
Junior Official of the Year |
Junior Official of the Year | The Junior Official of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize a young official who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and skill in officiating sports events. This award honors an official who has shown leadership, responsibility, and professionalism in their officiating role at any level of competition. The recipient is recognized for their contributions to sport, their ability to promote fair play and ethical behavior, and their dedication to continuous improvement in the officiating field. Eligible nominees must be 18 years of age or younger by December 31st of the nominating year. | Katie Thompson Sport NL communications@sportnl.ca |
January 31, 2025 |
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