Section Awards:
Online nominations close at 9:00 PM (SK) on March 1st, 2025.
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 in each of the ten sections 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
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/s7gvghg1wyewq5/
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-sykouz0u79m08/
National Volunteer Award
This award will be presented at the Skate Canada Ice Summit to one person from each of the ten Sections who meets the following criteria.
Criteria:
- Active and currently registered adult volunteer whose 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 ten years volunteer work in the sport of skating
- Shows an 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 Volunteer Award
This award will be presented to one club or school in each of the ten sections that demonstrates exceptional performance, exemplifies Skate Canada values, maintains or increases its registration, meets or exceeds all program delivery standards, 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
- 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
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 Luncheon held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting.
NOMINATING CLUB is responsible for the selected recipient's Skate Saskatchewan Awards Luncheon 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 STAR Pathway Coach Award
The purpose of the National STAR Pathway Coach Award is to recognize dedication and success in coaching learn to skate and learn to figure skate programs. The recipient will be selected based on their outstanding contributions to our sport and to the well-being of skaters in Skate Canada programming; including, FUNdamental, Learn to Train and Active for Life, Long-Term Development (LTD) stages.
Criteria
Nominees must meet the minimum criteria defined below and must consent to the nomination.
- A registered Skate Canada coach in good standing with a minimum NCCP status of CanSkate Coach Certified.
- An active coach who is dedicated to the profession and has a proven track record of coaching excellence within one or more of the following programs and/or skating discipline areas:
- LTD FUNdamentals: CanSkate
- LTD Learn to Train/Active for Life LTD: StarSkate, PowerSkate
- Must contribute to the development of skating through professional and/or volunteer commitment (e.g., serve on a skating-related committee at any level, act as an NCCP
- Learning Facilitator/ Coach Evaluator or as a Technical Panel official, etc.).
- Must embrace change, encourage an Active for Life philosophy, and inspire everyone to experience the joy of skating.
- Embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence, and innovation.
The winner will be selected by a panel that consists of the Skate Canada President, the Chair of the Coaches Committee, the Senior Manager of Coaching, and the Coach Development Coordinator. Skate Canada reserves the right to not present this award in any given year.
Nomination form available here: https://forms.office.com/r/8Rvz1kGCpG
Deadline for nomination: March 15, 2025
National Podium Pathway Coach Award
The purpose of the National Podium Pathway Coach Award is to recognize the dedication and success in coaching podium pathway figure skating disciplines – singles, ice dance, synchronized skating, and pair skating. The recipient(s) will be selected based on their outstanding contributions to our sport and the well-being of Podium pathway athletes in the Train to Train, Train to Compete, and Train to Win Long-Term Development (LTD) stages.
Criteria
Nominees must meet the minimum criteria defined below and must consent to the nomination.
- A coaching team to a maximum of two coaches may be nominated.
- A registered Skate Canada coach in good standing with a minimum NCCP status of Provincial Coach Certified.
- An active coach who is dedicated to the profession and has a proven track record of coaching excellence within one or more of the following:
- LTD Train to Train: Pre-Novice/Novice Skaters
- LTD Train to Compete: Junior Skaters
- LTD Train to Win: Senior Skaters
- An active coach with a proven track record of career excellence at one or more of the following skating events during the current competitive season with one or more
- skaters/teams:
- Skate Canada Challenge, Canadian National Skating Championships, Skate Canada Trophy or Skate Canada Cup
- ISU Grand-Prix (junior and/or senior) international events
- ISU World Championships (junior and/or senior)
- Canada Winter Games with a Provincial Team
- Winter Youth Olympics Games
- Winter Olympic Games
- A coach who is keen to share accurate information with officials, athletes, other coaches and choreographers, parents/guardians, and administrators with the interest/intent of developing figure skating in Canada.
- A coach who embraces change, encourages an Active for Life philosophy, and inspires everyone to embrace the joy of skating.
- A coach who has demonstrated excellence in helping their athlete(s) achieve a personal best performance or notable competitive result.
- Embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation.
This award will be presented to one or more coaches. The recipient(s) will be selected by a panel which consists of the Skate Canada President, Chair of the Coaches Committee, and the Senior Manager of Coaching. Skate Canada reserves the right to not present an award in any given year.
Nomination form available here: https://forms.office.com/r/F0DjB08DVg
Deadline for nomination: March 15, 2025
National Grassroots Official Award
Active officials (judges, referees, technical controllers, technical specialists and data specialists) who have only been active at the section level or lower (or regional level or lower for synchronized skating) are eligible. 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
- Only officiated at the section level or lower (or the regional level or lower for synchronized skating)
- Officiated at a minimum of one event or assessment day in the current season
- 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 or section 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 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.
Deadline for nomination: March 15, 2025
National Official Award
Active officials (technical representatives, judges, referees, technical controllers, technical specialists and data specialists) 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 national* (or international) event in the current season
- 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 section, national and/or international level
- Embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation
*National events include Skate Canada Challenge, Canadian National Skating Championships, Skate Canada Trophy, Skate Canada Cup, and the Regional Synchronized Skating Championships.
This award will be presented to one individual. The Skate Canada President, chair of the Officials Assignment and Promotion Committee, and staff lead of the Officials Assignment and Promotion Committee will select the winner. Skate Canada reserves the right to not present an award in any given year.
Nomination form available here.
Deadline for nomination: March 15, 2025
National Event Volunteer Award
The purpose of the National Event Volunteer Award is to recognize the dedication and achievements of the volunteer in this category. The recipient will be selected for his/her unique advancement and outstanding contributions to our sport in the successful execution of an international or domestic event hosted by Skate Canada during the past year.
Criteria
Nominees must meet the minimum criteria defined below and must consent to their nomination.
- Must have volunteered (in an LOC or local volunteer capacity) at least once in an international or national* event hosted by Skate Canada in the current event season
- Must have gone above and beyond the assigned volunteer role at the event, making a positive difference
- Must be keen to mentor and is an exemplary role model for other volunteers
- Must show an awareness and interest in the future direction of the sport
- Must inspire everyone to experience the joy of skating
- Embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation
*National events include Skate Canada Challenge, Canadian National Skating Championships, Skate Canada Trophy and Skate Canada Cup.
Nominations may be submitted by the Local Organizing Committee and any volunteer of an international or domestic event hosted by Skate Canada as well as the Skate Canada Organizing Committee event execution staff.
This award will be presented to one individual. The winner will be selected by a panel which consists of the Skate Canada President, Senior Director Events and Production Services, Event Execution Staff, and Event Volunteer Program Coordinator. Skate Canada reserves the right to not present this award in any given year.
Nomination form available here.
Deadline for nomination: March 15, 2025
National Operational Committee Member Award
This award will recognize a current Operational Committee Member who reinforces and embodies Skate Canada’s values and provides exemplary service to the organization.
Criteria
Nominees must meet the minimum criteria defined below and must consent to their nomination.
- An individual who is currently registered and in good standing with Skate Canada
- A current member of a national operational committee
- Demonstrated knowledge of Skate Canada programs philosophies, vision and mission
- An individual who has provided exemplary service to Skate Canada
- Reinforces and embodies Skate Canada’s values of safety, integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation
This award will be presented to one individual. The Skate Canada President, Skate Canada Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director Operations, Senior Director Events and Production Services, and Senior Director Performance Excellence will select the winner. Skate Canada reserves the right to not present this award in any given year.
Nomination form available here.
Deadline for nomination: March 15, 2025
National Athlete Impact Award
This award will recognize a National Team or Nextgen athlete (in any discipline) who demonstrates exceptional behavior, leadership or a performance that inspires and galvanizes their teammates, the skating community or the public. This individual must have competed at an international event that season and demonstrated the Skate Canada values of excellence, integrity, collaboration and/or innovation.
Criteria
Nominees must meet the minimum criteria defined below and must consent to their nomination.
- A National Team or NextGen athlete in any discipline
- Demonstrated exceptional behavior, leadership or a performance that inspires and galvanizes their teammates, the skating community or the public.
- Must have competed at an international event that season
- Embodies and exemplifies Skate Canada values of integrity, collaboration, excellence and innovation
This award will be presented to one person or team. The Skate Canada President, chair of the High-Performance Development Committee, Senior Director Performance Excellence, High-Performance Director and NextGen Director will select the winner. Skate Canada reserves the right to not present this award in any given year.
Nomination form available here.
Deadline for nomination: March 15, 2025