Section Awards: 

Online nominations close at 9:00 PM (SK) on March 15th, 2026.

Nominators are encouraged to collect up to three (3) letters of support written by skaters, parents, etc.  Please do not start your nomination until you have all supporting documents.

 

CanSkate Award 

The purpose of the Section CanSkate Athlete Award is to recognize skaters who have shown enthusiasm and dedication to the CanSkate program throughout the skating season. This award will be presented to one person who meets the following criteria: 
 
Criteria 

• Must be enrolled in CanSkate for the current registration year 
• Demonstrates a positive attitude 
• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and improve skills 
• Is cooperative 
• Participates fully  

Nomination form available here: https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/canskate-athlete-award/

 

STAR Athlete Award

The purpose of the Section STAR Athlete Award is to recognize skaters who have demonstrated determination and commitment to the STAR program. Recipients of this award have displayed passion for the sport and have achieved success throughout the season, not only within the STAR assessment structure, but also with personal skill development and growth.  

Criteria

The winner of this award must not have registered or competed in a Podium Pathway (Pre-Novice or higher) category at a Sectional qualifying competition in the current skating season.  The winner should also reflect the essence of the STAR program, including: 

• Participation 
• Achievement 
• Personal success 
• Displaying spirit and passion for the sport 
• Striving for new goals 
• Achieving balance within skating and in other areas of life 
• Giving back to the sport by assisting at club level (program assistant, volunteering for club events, etc.) 

Nomination form available here:   https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/star-athlete-award/

 

Podium Pathway Athlete Award
 
Criteria 

• An individual skater who is under the age of 16 as of July 1 of the current competitive season OR a pairs or ice dance team under the age of 18 as of July 1 of the current competitive season 
• An individual, pairs, or ice dance team who exhibits spirit, dedication, determination or other favorable qualities 
• A minimum pre-novice competitor with a top-ten finish at the Sectional level in the current competitive season 
• A positive role model for other athletes 
• An individual, pairs or ice dance team who combines off-ice and on-ice training in order to meet his/her/their competitive goals  

 Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/podium-pathway-athlete-award/

 

Program Assistant Award

The purpose of the Section Program Assistant Award is to recognize dedicated and passionate program assistants who continuously share Skate Canada’s vision with all participants of the program. This award is presented to individuals who are not only great assets to the coaching team on the ice, but also show their commitment off the ice by providing support and assistance to the club and its registrants. This award will be presented to one person who meets the following criteria: 
 
Criteria 

A currently active program assistant who: 

• Has made a significant contribution to his/her/their club by having assisted skaters, coaches and/or the club executive with programming both on and off the ice 
• Is an excellent role model/mentor who inspires others to embrace the joy of skating 
• Displays a potential for a long-term commitment to the sport of figure skating in the community in a coaching or volunteer role 

 Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/program-assistant-award/

 

Adaptive Skater Award

Criteria: 

Individuals who

• Participates as an adaptive skater an/or Special Olympics skater. 
• Demonstrates a passion for the sport. 
• Contributes to a welcoming and positive skating environment. 
• Strives for personal growth and new goals. 
• Inspires the skating community. 

Nomination form available here: https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/adaptive-skater-award/

 

 Adult Skater Award

This award recognizes Adult skaters who have demonstrated a committment and passion for the sport.  Recipients of this award have displayed passion for the sport and have achieved success throughout the season in relation to their personal skill development, growth, and goals.

The winner of this award must: 

• Be 18 years of age or older and must not have registered or competed in a Podium Pathway (Pre-Novice or higher) category at a Sectional qualifying competition in the current skating season. 
• Reflect the essence of the Active for Life/Competitive for Life pathways: 
  
  • Active participation 
  • Personal success 
  • Displaying spirit and passion for the sport  
  • Striving for new goals 
  • Achieving balance within skating and in other areas of life 
  • Giving back to the sport  
• Be an exemplary role model and inspiration for other volunteers, skaters and/or coaches, officials. 
• Show great interest in making the sports’ future direction better. 

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/section-adult-skater-award/ 

 

Volunteer Coach Award

It will be given to a coach who has contributed to the coaching community through volunteer efforts at the club, region, section or national level. The focus of this award is on volunteer contributions made by coaches to the sport of skating. 
 
Criteria 

• A registered Skate Canada coach in good standing with a minimum NCCP status of CanSkate Coach Certified or Regional Coach (STAR) Certified 
• An individual who contributes volunteer time in addition to professional coaching time at the club, region, section or national level 
• A coach who inspires others to embrace the joy of skating 
• A coach who has demonstrated commitment to the development of the sport of skating  

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-coach-award/

 

Margie Sandison's Officials Award

This award will be presented to one person who meets the following criteria:

Criteria 

• A Skate Canada technical representative, evaluator, judge, referee, technical controller, technical specialist or data specialist who is currently registered with Skate Canada 
• Active at the Section level or lower for at least five years 
• Demonstrates a knowledge of Skate Canada rules, policies, philosophies and programs 
• Is keen to share accurate information with other officials, athletes, coaches, parents/guardians and administrators with the interest/intent of developing figure skating and figure skaters in Canada 
• An individual who has given quality service to the Section and the organization in general  

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/margie-sandisons-official-award/

 

Elizabeth Swan Memorial Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual for his/her/their dedication and contribution to the discipline of synchronized skating in their section.  
 
Criteria

• Active adult volunteer (including officials, event organizers, administrators and representatives, etc.) recognized for his/her/their contribution to synchronized skating 
• Reflect the characteristics of Elizabeth Swan - dedication, perseverance, commitment, passion and spirit 
• A strong desire and interest in promoting the sport of synchronized skating within and beyond the skating community 
• An individual who is aware of, and supports, the development of all levels of synchronized skating 
• An individual who has given at least 2 years to the discipline of synchronized skating in a volunteer capacity 

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/elizabeth-swan-memorial-award/

 

Section Volunteer Award

This award will be presented to one person iho meets the following criteria: 

Criteria 

• Active and currently registered adult volunteer whose club and/or region efforts have produced specific, positive results in his/her/their section 
• An individual whose contributions reflect passion for the sport and its participants 
• An individual who is an exemplary role model for other volunteers, skaters and/or coaches 
• Has a minimum of five years of volunteer work in the sport of skating 
• Shows an awareness and interest in the future direction of the sport  

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/section-volunteer-award-s16la3qe0v2b2jw/

 

National Volunteer Award

This award will be presented one individual from each of the ten Sections who meets the following criteria:

Criteria:

• Active and currently registered adult volunteer in good standing whose efforts have produced specific, positive results 
• An individual who volunteers at a club, section or national level and works in any capacity (e.g. board member, committee volunteer, event volunteer, etc.)
• An inidividual who has gone above and beond in their roles to make a positive difference
• An individual whose contributions reflect passion for the sport and its participants
• An individual who is an exemplary role model for other volunteers, skaters, and/or coaches
• has a minimum of ten years volunteer work in the sport of skating
• shows awareness and interest in the future direction of the sport
• embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation.

Nomination form available here: https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/national-volunteer-award/

 

National Club/Skating School Award

This award will be presented to one club or skating school in each of the ten Sections that demonstrates exceptional performance, exemplifies Skate Canada values, meets or exceeds all program delivery standards, maintains or increases its registration, maintains or increases the number of assessments taken by registrants, demonstrates strong collaboration among its volunteers, coaches and administrators, employs innovative marketing and social media strategies and cultivates a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.   

Criteria  
Nominees must meet the minimum criteria defined below and must consent to their nomination.  

• An active and operational, registered club or school in good standing  
• Demonstrates that it supports, and meets or exceeds all program delivery standards  
• Maintains or increases its number of registrants
• Maintains or increases the number of assessments taken by registrants
• Demonstrates strong collaboration among its volunteers, coaches, and administrators  
• Demonstrates effective and innovative marketing and social media strategies  
• Cultivates and maintains a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment  
• Embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation  
• Has complied with the Club and Skating School Operating Requirements and has not received a warning or been sanctioned for not following these requirements during the current or past skating season.

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/national-clubschool-award/

 

Synchronized Skating Recognition Award

All clubs are encouraged to nominate an outstanding volunteer, coach, official or athlete. The Skate Saskatchewan Awards Committee will then select one (1) successful nominee to receive the Synchronized Skating Recognition Award presented at the Skate Saskatchewan Awards Gala held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting.

NOMINATING CLUB is responsible for the selected recipient's Skate Saskatchewan Awards Gala Ticket. The recipient does not have to attend. 

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/synchronized-skating-recognition-award/

 

Saskatchewan Competitive Coach Award of Excellence        

Criteria - click here

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/saskatchewan-competitive-coach-award-of-excellence/ 

 

Saskatchewan Club & Recreational Coach Award of Excellence     

Criteria - click here

Nomination form available here:  https://skatecanada.wufoo.com/forms/sk-club-recreational-coach-award-of-excellence/ 

 

  

National Awards: 

National Coach Award

The National Coach Award celebrates outstanding coaches who inspire and support skaters across Long-Term Development (LTD) stages of development within the Star and/or Podium pathways. This award recognizs exceptional dedication, excellence, and positive impact on skaters' growth, both on and off the ice. 

Eligible Candidates:

• Registered Skate Canada coaches in good standing
• An individual coach or a team of coaches
• SC coaches who are actively coaching in one or more LTD pathways:
  • FUNdamental & STAR Pathway: CanSkate, StarSkate, PowerSkate
  • Podium Pathway: Train to Train, Train to Compete, Train to Win stages in one or more skating disciplines (singles, pair skating, ice dance, synchronized skating
• Coaches with a minimum of an NCCP certification status in one of the following: 
  • FUNdamental/Star pathway: CanSkate Coach Certified or higher
  • Podium Pathway; Provincial Coach Certified or higher

Criteria: 

• Coaches that inspire skaters to achieve their best and strive for individual and/or team excellence.
• Coaches that contribute to growing our sport through various professional and volunteer involvement via regional, provincial, and/or national committees as NCCP coach developers, technical panel officials, seminar facilitators, and mentors, etc.
• Coaches that embrace change, innovation and the Active for Life philosophy.
• Coaches that have a human-first approach alongside the skater/athlete and provide holistic development support.
• Coaches that exemplify Skate Canada's values: safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence, and innovation.
  Star pathway coaches who demonstrate excellence in developing well-rounded skaters in learn-to-skate, learn-to-figure skate and/or learn-to-power skate programs and/or 
• Podium pathway coaches who have achieved success in domestic and/or international competitions, including ISU Grand Prix and championship events, as well as the Olympic Winter Games.

Recipients are chosen by a panel including the Skate Canada President, Chair of the Coaches Committee and Senior Manager of Coaching. Teams of up to two coaches may be nominated when appropriate. Skate Canada reserves the right not to present the award in any given year. 

Nomination form available here: https://forms.office.com/r/QTQs7ALx6z

Deadline for nomination: March 30, 2026

 

National Official Award

Active officials (technical representatives, judges, referees, technical controllers, technical specialists and data specialists) at any level are eligible for this award. Nominations should be made by officials, coaches, team managers, or any member of the Skate Canada Board of Directors, Section Board of Directors, Section Judge/Evaluator Chairs or Section Data Specialist Chairs.

Criteria
Nominees must meet the minimum criteria defined below and must consent to their nomination.

• An official who is currently registered and in good standing with Skate Canada
• Officiated at a minimum of one event or assessment day in the current season at any level. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Skate Canada programs philosophies, vision and mission
• An official who is keen to share accurate information with other officials, athletes, coaches, parents/guardians and coaches with the interest of developing skating in Canada
• An official who has given, and will continue to provide, quality service at the club, section, national and/or international level
• Embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation

This award will be presented to one individual. The Skate Canada President, chair of the Officials Assignment and Promotion Committee, chair of the OJET Committee and Senior Manager Performance Excellence and Officials will select the winner. Skate Canada reserves the right to not present an award in any given year.

Nomination form available here: https://forms.office.com/r/HynnJ2Y116

Deadline for nomination: March 30, 2026