Winners of the 2025 Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards. (Photo: Lethbridge Sport Council)

By David Opinko

Nominations open for Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards

Nov 13, 2025 | 8:47 AM

If you know of any locals who have made significant contributions to the world of sport, now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.

The Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) has opened nominations for its 16th Annual Achievement Awards.

Susan Eymann, executive director of the LSC, says that the stories of dedication, teamwork and triumph within Lethbridge’s sport community shine brighter than ever.

“The number and level of achievements, the inspiring contributions of our sport volunteers, and the dedication of community stakeholders who have supported sport over the past year have been truly remarkable,” says Eymann. “We encourage everyone involved in sport to take a moment to notice the people who make it all happen, and submit a nomination.”

There are 17 awards in four categories:

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• Athlete Performance: Junior Male and Female, Senior Male and Female, Master, Athlete with a Disability, Special Olympics Athlete, Amateur Team
• Sport Excellence: Community Coach, High Performance Coach, Officiating, Volunteer in Sport, Dr. Gary Bowie Sport Event, Business & Sport Excellence
• Leadership: Shaun Ward Sport Champion, Sport Administrator, Sport Organization
• Spirit in Sport: Servus Credit Union Outstanding Sport Citizen, Knud Petersen Spirit in Sport Award

Anyone who is affiliated with a Lethbridge sports organization, trains at a local facility, or is a resident of Lethbridge is eligible for consideration.

Nomination forms, as well as more information about the Achievement Awards, can be found online at LethbridgeSportCouncil.ca

The deadline to submit nominations is January 31, 2026. The Awards Ceremony will be held in April.