Previous Winners
The first Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards were presented in 2011. Check out all our previous award winners.
Athletic Performance Awards
Junior Male Athlete
Presented to a male athlete, considered in their respective sport to be at a Junior Level, who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance and dedication to their sport at their level of competition.
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jacob Sargent | Volleyball |
| 2020 | Caleb Demaere | Judo |
| 2019 | Bryce Gallup | Taekwondo |
| 2018 | Solen Wood | Triathlon |
| 2017 | Noah Higgins | Disc Golf |
| 2016 | Ethan Choi | Golf |
| 2015 | Coby Iwaasa | Racquetball |
| 2014 | Kaleb Muller | Speed Skating |
| 2013 | Kaelan Freund | Swimming |
| 2012 | Chase Florendine | Little League |
| 2011 | Ryan Cady | Shooting |
| 2010 | Coby Iwaasa | Raquetball |
Junior Female Athlete
Presented to the a female athlete, considered in their respective sport to be at a Junior Level, who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance and dedication to their sport at their level of competition.
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Payton Shields | Wrestling |
| 2021 | Mikka Eaves | Speed Skating |
| 2020 | Evelyn Beaton | Judo |
| 2019 | Angelina Ellis-Toddington | Wrestling |
| 2018 | Co-Winner Maren Evanson | Wrestling |
| 2018 | Co-Winner Haylee Johnson | Weightlifting |
| 2017 | Grace Holowiski | Taekwondo |
| 2016 | Alyssa Fraser | Weightlifting |
| 2015 | Jessica Zarowny | Basketball |
| 2014 | Bayliegh Fleming (co-winner) | Weightlifting |
| 2014 | Brynley Gross (co-winner) | Figure Skating |
| 2013 | Virginia Nemeth | Judo |
| 2012 | Alexis Iwaasa | Racquetball |
| 2010 | Jazlyn Tabachniuk | Figure Skating |
Senior Male Athlete
Sponsored by the Men’s Horns Hockey Alumni Association
Presented to a male athlete, considered in their respective sport to be at a Senior Level, who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance and dedication to their sport at their level of competition.
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Coby Iwaasa | Racquetball |
| 2021 | Apollo Hess | Swimming |
| 2020 | Andreas Troschke | Hammer Throw |
| 2019 | Kaleb Muller | Speed Skating |
| 2018 | Ben Ingvaldson | Shot put and Weight throw |
| 2017 | Aaron Hernandez (co-winner) | Track & Field |
| 2017 | Peter Millman (co-winner) | Shot-put |
| 2016 | Tanner Sudo | Football |
| 2015 | Nico Pasquotti | Soccer |
| 2014 | Jim Steacy | Hammer Throw |
| 2013 | Matthew Medoruma | Soccer |
| 2012 | Joseph Odland | Gymnastics |
| 2011 | Jim Steacy | Hammer Throw |
| 2010 | Mitch Maxwell | Hockey & Baseball |
Senior Female Athlete
Sponsored by University of Lethbridge Pronghorns
Presented to a female athlete, considered in their respective sport to be at a Senior Level, who exhibits the highest level of skill, performance and dedication to their sport at their level of competition.
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kacie Bosch and Paige Crozon | 3x3 Basketball |
| 2021 | Jillian Weir | Track and Field |
| 2020 | Hailey Driscoll | Rugby |
| 2019 | Sandra Latrace | Long Jump and 60m Dash |
| 2018 | Sophia Nowicki | Cross-Country |
| 2017 | Sunder West | Basketball |
| 2016 | Rachel Nicol | Swimming |
| 2015 | Rachel Nicol | Swimming |
| 2014 | Liz Gleadle | Javelin |
| 2013 | Brandi Merritt-Miyanaga | Taekwondo |
| 2012 | Liz Gleadle | Javelin |
| 2011 | Heather Steacy | Hammer Throw |
| 2010 | Heather Steacy | Hammer Throw |
Master Athlete
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Deirdre Coburn | Olympic Weightlifting |
| 2020 | Coulee Classic Ice Dragons | Dragonboat |
| 2020 | Kip Kangogo | Marathon |
| 2017 | Deborah Williams | BMX |
| 2011 | Tim Takahashi | Judo |
Athlete with a Disability
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Payden Vair | Sitting Volleyball |
| 2017 | Joshua Baerg | Swimming |
| 2016 | Zach McAllister | Swimming |
Special Olympics Athlete
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Naomi Leam | Swimming |
| 2019 | Moriah Van't Land | Figure Skating |
| 2015 | Mary Jean Lawson | Swimming |
| 2012 | Marsha Oudman | Swimming |
Amateur Team
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | University of Lethbridge Pronghorns - 4x100m Medley Relay Men’s Swim team | Swimming |
| 2021 | Lethbridge Little League Minor AAA All-Stars | Baseball |
| 2020 | Peewee A Cyclones Female Hockey Team | Hockey |
| 2019 | Nanette Dupont Rink | Curling |
| 2018 | Lethbridge College Kodiaks Women`s Soccer Team | Soccer |
| 2017 | Lethbridge College Kodiaks Women`s Basketball Team | Basketball |
| 2015 | Lethbridge Bulls | Baseball |
| 2014 | Lethbridge Junior Tier 2 Barracudas Lacrosse | Lacrosse |
| 2013 | Chinook High School Senior Girls Volleyball Team | Volleyball |
| 2010 | Southwest Little League Minor AAA All-stars | Baseball |
Sport Excellence Awards
Coaching Excellence - 2010-2020
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lindsey Ducharme | Hockey |
| 2020 | Chris Kukucha | Lacrosse |
| 2019 | Pat Selk | Wrestling |
| 2018 | Tim Cooney | Speed Skating |
| 2017 | Russ Gallant | Judo |
| 2016 | Ryan Thornley (co-winner) | Swimming |
| 2016 | Jesse Sawyer (co-winner) | Baseball |
| 2015 | Bertil Johannson | Cross Country |
| 2014 | Todd Hubka | Baseball |
| 2013 | Rick Solberg | Baseball |
| 2012 | Kent Aitchison | Swimming |
| 2011 | Larry Steinke | Track and Field |
| 2010 | Mike Pinder | LA Swim Club |
Coaching Excellence Community Coach - 2021 ->
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
| 2022 | Rob Wood | Volleyball |
| 2021 | Nancy Sherman-Higo | Hockey |
Coaching Excellence High Performance Coach - 2021 ->
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
| 2022 | Peter Schori | Swimming |
| 2021 | Larry Steinke | Track and Field |
Officiating Excellence
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mike Robinson | Softball |
| 2018 | Nicole Cooney | Speed Skating |
| 2017 | Deirdre Coburn | Figure Skating |
| 2016 | Mitch Ball | Baseball |
| 2015 | Micheal Barwegen | Soccer |
| 2012 | Stephanie Grace Nordlee | Basketball |
| 2011 | Gary Stauffer | Swimming |
Volunteer in Sport
| Year | Recipient | Organization / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Peter Kremenik | Lethbridge Speed Skating Association |
| 2021 | Kelsey Prenevost | Lethbridge Amateur Wrestling Association |
| 2020 | Danette Anderson | ACE Volleyball Club |
| 2019 | Staci Muller | Lethbridge Speed Skating Association |
| 2018 | Brad Brown | Director in Charge of Field Operations at Lethbridge Minor Football Association |
| 2017 | Dave Overes | Chair of inaugural 2017 Football Canada U16 Western Challenge |
| 2016 | Jennifer Drader | Lethbridge Minor Softball Association President |
| 2014 | Steven Neis | Chair - 2019 Lethbridge CWG Bid Committee |
| 2013 | Jim Thompson | Lethbridge Fish & Game Association |
| 2011 | Allen Friesen | Lethbridge Fish & Game Association |
| 2010 | Eunice David | Lethbridge Figure Skating Club |
Dr. Gary Bowie Sport Event Excellence
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 20th Anniversary ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival |
| 2021 | Lost Soul Ultra Marathon |
| 2019 | Chinook Open hosted by the Lethbridge Skating Club |
Business and Sport Excellence
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kidsport Home by Stranville Living Master Builder | Multisport |
| 2021 | Kasko Cattle Co. | Multisport |
| 2020 | Booster Juice | Multisport, Alberta Summer Games |
| 2019 | SLP Industries | Skateboarding |
| 2017 | Rob Smith | ATB Financial, Multi-Sport |
| 2012 | Waterproofing Roofing Ltd. | Judo |
| 2011 | Servus Credit Union | Multi-Sport |
Leadership Awards
Shaun Ward Sport Champion - Sponsored by Lethbridge Sport Council
| Year | Recipient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Brad Dersch | |
| 2020 | Jude Hooey | |
| 2019 | Mary Dyck | |
| 2018 | Bob Bartlett | |
| 2016 | Malcom Kano | |
| 2014 | Dr. Gary Bowie | |
| 2011 | Mal Clewes |
Sport Administrator
| Year | Recipient | Organization / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | David Zeeb | President, Lethbridge Badminton Club |
| 2021 | Kirk Mearns | General Manager, Lethbridge Curling Club |
| 2020 | Shelley Boras | President, Lethbridge Volleyball Club |
| 2019 | Todd Caughlin | Athletic Director of Lethbridge College Kodiaks |
| 2018 | Michael Tamura | President of Lethbridge Judo Club |
| 2017 | Cherise Eaves | Lethbridge Speed Skating Association |
| 2016 | Scott Sweetman | Shooting |
| 2012 | George Virtue | Chair of 2012 Alberta Summer Games |
| 2011 | Bertil Johansson | Cross Country/road race |
| 2010 | Cheryl Gudmundson | Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association |
Sport Organization - Sponsored by Lethbridge Sport Council
| Year | Recipient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Lethbridge Curling Club | |
| 2020 | ACE Volleyball Club | |
| 2019 | Lethbridge Speed Skating Association | |
| 2018 | Lethbridge Ringette Association | |
| 2017 | South West Little League | |
| 2014 | Lethbridge and Area Cricket Association | |
| 2013 | Co-Winner Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club | |
| 2013 | Co-Winner Lethbridge Fish & Game Association |
Spirit in Sport Awards
Servus Credit Union Outstanding Sport Citizen
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kieran Mattice | Volleyball |
| 2021 | Keegan Brantner | Rugby |
| 2019 | Shelby Smith | Archery |
| 2018 | Ryker Morell | Bottles4Boulet |
| 2017 | Peter Millman | Shot-put |
| 2015 | Dylan Tait | Hockey |
| 2014 | Zack Prankard | Football |
| 2013 | Amanda Riley | Rugby |
| 2012 | Wilson Middle School Sr Boys Basketball Team | Basketball |
| 2011 | Tanner Craswell & Mitch MacLean | Baseball |
| 2010 | Justin Cameron | Hockey & Football |
Knud Petersen Spirit in Sport Award
| Year | Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chad Chief Moon | Lacrosse, hockey |
| 2021 | Paige Crozon | Basketball |
| 2020 | Karen Johnson | Dragonboat |
| 2019 | Lethbridge Steel Football Association | Football |
| 2018 | Colleen Gunnlaugson | Figure Skating |
| 2017 | Will Smith | Figure Skating |
| 2016 | Ashley Steacy | Rugby |
| 2015 | Carol Thibert | Multi-Sport |
| 2014 | Marcus Karpati | Soccer |
| 2013 | Rick Blakeley | Lethbridge Fish & Game Association |
| 2012 | Erin and Shawn Pinder | Running |
| 2011 | Val & Flora Matteotti | Multi-Sport |
| 2010 | Knud Petersen | Lethbridge Sports |