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SACA ANNUAL AWARDS - Closing Date for Nominations - March 31 (annually)

Volunteer awards       

Volunteers play an important role in non-profit-organizations. Curling Clubs depend on volunteers to take care of business and get the job done whether at the grassroots or the elite level!  Do you have volunteers within your organization who deserve special recognition? 
If so,
we need to hear from you!

Consider submitting a nomination for a deserving Volunteer!!
 

 Click Here for Nomination Form

 


EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR (Irl England Award)

Recognizes outstanding and long-term service to the administration of curling.  Your nomination could be a Board Member, or an Event Chair, or a Committee Member. 

CURLING PROMOTION AWARD

This is presented annually to a person who has done an outstanding job of promoting curling.  Is there a Club member who goes above and beyond to bring news of current curling events to your community? 

AWARD OF RECOGNITION

Do you have a person or persons in your Club who just seem to do everything and anything? Make a nomination to recognize these valuable people who provide service at your local Club level and make it a fun place to be! 

OFFICIATING AWARD (Glenn Watson Award)

Saca Officials play an integral role in providing guidance to our competitive players. This award goes to a developing Official at Level I, II or III who has the necessary skills to be deemed competent and is willing to take on all required duties throughout a competition. This official has developed a positive relationship with players and is well respected in the Officiating role.  

MEDIA AWARD      

Award presented to a media person. Recognize someone who continually promotes curling in your community for the benefit of both your Club and local curlers. 

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR      

This award is open to anyone in your Club who goes beyond just helping. This is perhaps an active leader in the Club or someone who works quietly behind the scenes making sure things happen for the benefit of the Club and its membership. 

INSTRUCTOR AWARD    

Recognizes the outstanding contribution of a person involved in teaching our sport.  Do you know someone who has undertaken the establishment or continuation of a Curling Program at your Club?  This certified Instructor provides skilled instruction in a fun environment that promotes curling to others. The award recognizes this person as either a developing Instructor or a long-time Instructor.  

COACH AWARD    

This person is someone who has given countless hours of themselves towards the development and enhancement of a team of athletes in any category. The team has been successful in competition and could be considered role models by their peers with respect to their abilities, sportsmanship and code of conduct on and off the ice. The coach reflects leadership in the conduct and skill of the team. This coach is aware of the necessity of continuing their own learning in an effort to continue to enhance their own abilities.


SACA HALL OF FAME - reviewed annually January 31
Nominations can be made in writing to the Southern Alberta Curling Association in the following categories:  Builder; Builder/Curler; Curler

CANADIAN CURLING ASSOCIATION AWARDS - information at 1-800-550-2875 or CCA
8-Ender Awards - Ongoing
Award of Recognition - January 31
Award of Achievement - November 15
Ray Kingsmith Executive of the Year Award - November 15
3M Provincial/Territorial Coaching Award - November
Volunteer of the Year - December 1
Memorial Awards
Honourary Life Member


CANADIAN CURLING ASSOCIATION - HALL OF FAME - January 15
Curler; Builder; Curler/Builder; Past-President


ALBERTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - January 31 - information at 403-341-8641 or the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

Athletes; Builders; Teams; Achievement Awards; Pioneer Award; Bell Memorial Award (media promotion)


CALGARY BOOSTER CLUB - March 1 - information at 403-541-8220 

Sportsman of the Year; Honoured Athletes; Honoured Athletic Leaders; Special Achievement


ALBERTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - varies - information at 780-422-8334 or Government Funding & Partnership Awards & Scholarships

Officiating Recognition Awards (every 2 years); Coaching Recognition Awards (every 2 years); Volunteer Recognition Energize Recreation Awards


CANADIAN COACHING ASSOCIATION - April 30 - information at 1-613-235-5000 or Coaching Programs Recognition Programs

3M Coaching and Fox 40 Sport Official Awards.

The Coaching Association of Canada recognizes the contribution of coaches, administrators and officials working at all levels of sport.  Winners receive a $1000 coach education bursary; runners-up receive a $500 bursary and are honoured at the Coaching Awards Dinner.

The Investors Group Community Sport Administrator Award recognizes the contribution to a community sport program made by a dedicated volunteer in a administrative capacity.  The winner receives a $1000 Guaranteed Investment Certificate.



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