Annual Awards
Application Form
Name of Award
Application
Junior Athlete of the Year
Female Athlete of the Year
Male Athlete of the Year
True Sport Award
Leadership Excellence Award
Send your electronic nomination(s) to the Awards Committee:
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (226) 663-1617; Fax: (613) 260-1456
DEADLINE DATE: FEBRUARY 14TH, 2014
Award
Junior
Athlete of
the Year
Female
Athlete of
the Year
Criteria
Requirements
The Junior Athlete of the Year Award is presented to a male or
female junior age athlete born on January 1, 1991 or later, who
has exemplified outstanding athletic excellence and achievements.
Please complete
the attached
nomination form
and include a brief
summary of the
nominee's
achievements
during the period
of time indicated in
the criteria.
The nominee must be a wheelchair basketball athlete able-bodied
or disabled and a member in good standing with their affiliated
province or territory.
The nominee must have demonstrated excellence in wheelchair
basketball by exemplifying fair play, sportsmanship, superior
performance in major competitions and a commitment to training
at the provincial, national and/or international level.
The contribution must be made in the capacity of a junior age
male or female athlete during the period from April 1, 2013
through to January 31, 2014.
Deadline for
nominations:
February 14th, 2014
The Female Athlete of the Year award is presented to a female
athlete who has exemplified outstanding athletic excellence and
achievements.
Please complete
the attached
nomination form
and include a brief
summary of the
nominee's
achievements
during the period
of time indicated in
the criteria.
The nominee must be a wheelchair basketball female athlete ablebodied or disabled and a member in good standing with their
affiliated province or territory.
The nominee must have demonstrated excellence in wheelchair
basketball by exemplifying fair play, sportsmanship, superior
performance in major competitions and a commitment to training
at the provincial, national or international level.
The contribution must be made in the capacity of a female athlete,
during the period from April 1, 2013 through to January 31, 2014.
The Male Athlete of the Year awarded is presented to a male
athlete who has exemplified outstanding athletic excellence and
achievements.
Male
Athlete of
the Year
The nominee must be a wheelchair basketball male athlete able
bodied or disabled and a member in good standing with their
affiliated province or territory.
The nominee must have demonstrated excellence in wheelchair
basketball by exemplifying fair play, sportsmanship, superior
performance in major competition and a commitment to training
at the provincial, national or international level.
The contribution must be made in the capacity of a male athlete
during the period from April 1, 2013 through to January 31, 2014.
Deadline for
nominations:
February 14th, 2014
Please complete
the attached
nomination form
and include a brief
summary of the
nominee's
achievements
during the period
of time indicated
in the criteria.
Deadline for
nominations:
February 14th, 2014
The True Sport Award is presented to the individual who
exemplifies the principles of True Sport. The nominee values play
that is healthy, fair, inclusive, and fun.
True Sport
Award
The nominee must be a member in good standing with their
affiliated province or territory.
The contribution must be made during the period from April 1,
2013 through to January 31, 2014.
Leadership
Excellence
Award
Please complete
the attached
nomination form.
Deadline for
nominations:
February 14th, 2014
The Leadership Excellence Award is presented to an individual
who exemplifies the traits of an outstanding leader within their
respective organization, province, region, team etc.
Please complete
the attached
nomination form.
The nominee can be involved at any level and in any capacity of
wheelchair basketball within Canada. The contributions do not
have a time frame and the individual may no longer assume the
role.
Deadline for
nominations:
February 14th, 2014
NOMINATION FORM
Please compete the attached nomination form and include a brief summary (no more than 2
pages) of the nominee’s achievements during the period of time indicated in the criteria.
Newspaper clippings and articles are acceptable as part of the additional supporting
information.
Junior Athlete of the Year Award
The Junior Athlete of the Year Award is presented to a junior age athlete born on January 1, 1991 or
later, who has exemplified outstanding athletic excellence and achievements. The nominee must be a
wheelchair basketball athlete able-bodied or disabled and a member in good standing with their affiliated
province or territory. The nominee must have demonstrated excellence in wheelchair basketball by
exemplifying fair play, sportsmanship, superior performance in major competitions and a commitment to
training at the provincial, national and/or international level. The contribution must be made in the
capacity of a junior age male or female athlete during the period from April 1, 2013 through to January 31,
2014.
Nominee
Classification
Date of Birth
Nominator
Title
Organization
Address
Address
Phone
E-mail
Club / Team
Phone
E-mail
Based on the criteria above, describe how this athlete displays the quality of fair
play and good sportsmanship.
Describe how this athlete has shown dedication to athletic excellence and
achievement.
Describe an outstanding performance this athlete achieved.
Please list the athletes’ accomplishments during the period from April 1, 2013 to
January 31, 2014.
NOMINATION FORM
Please compete the attached nomination form and include a brief summary (no more than 2 pages) of
the nominee’s achievements during the period of time indicated in the criteria. Newspaper
clippings and articles are acceptable as part of the additional supporting information.
Female Athlete of the Year Award
The Female Athlete of the Year Award is presented to an athlete who has exemplified outstanding athletic
excellence and achievements. The nominee must be a wheelchair basketball athlete able-bodied or
disabled, and a member in good standing with their affiliated province or territory. The nominee must
have demonstrated excellence in wheelchair basketball by exemplifying fair play, sportsmanship, superior
performance in major competitions and a commitment to training at the provincial, national and/or
international level. The contribution must be made in the capacity of a female athlete during the period
from April 1, 2013 through to January 31, 2014.
Nominee
Classification
Date of Birth
Nominator
Title
Organization
Address
Address
Phone
E-mail
Club / Team
Phone
E-mail
Based on the criteria above, describe how this athlete displays the quality of fair
play and good sportsmanship.
Describe how this athlete has shown dedication to athletic excellence and
achievement.
Describe an outstanding performance this athlete achieved.
Please list the athletes’ accomplishments during the period from April 1, 2013 to
January 31, 2014.
NOMINATION FORM
Please compete the attached nomination form and include a brief summary (no more than 2 pages) of
the nominee’s achievements during the period of time indicated in the criteria. Newspaper
clippings and articles are acceptable as part of the additional supporting information.
Male Athlete of the Year Award
The Male Athlete of the Year Award is presented to an athlete who has exemplified outstanding athletic
excellence and achievements. The nominee must be a wheelchair basketball athlete able-bodied or
disabled, and a member in good standing with their affiliated province or territory. The nominee must
have demonstrated excellence in wheelchair basketball by exemplifying fair play, sportsmanship, superior
performance in major competitions and a commitment to training at the provincial, national and/or
international level. The contribution must be made in the capacity of a male athlete during the period from
April 1, 2013 through to January 31, 2014.
Nominee
Classification
Date of Birth
Nominator
Title
Organization
Address
Address
Phone
E-mail
Club / Team
Phone
E-mail
Based on the criteria above, describe how this athlete displays the quality of fair
play and good sportsmanship.
Describe how this athlete has shown dedication to athletic excellence and
achievement.
Describe an outstanding performance this athlete achieved.
Please list the athletes’ accomplishments during the period from April 1, 2013 to
January 31, 2014.
What is True Sport? True Sport is a social movement powered by people who believe that sport can
transform lives and communities—if we do it right. True Sport members across Canada are committed
to community sport that’s healthy, fair, inclusive, and fun.
Wheelchair Basketball Canada as a National Sport Organization is dedicated to supporting and executing
the True Sport principles in our sport. In order to help us celebrate those individuals, we ask that you
nominate a member of your team or club who exemplifies the principles of True Sport. By recognizing
these individuals, we recognize the values of sportsmanship and we challenge others to engage in the
True Sport principles.
Principles for Sport
GO FOR IT
Always rise to the challenge.
Discover how good you can be.
PLAY FAIR
Play honestly and obey the rules.
Winning is only real when competition is fair.
RESPECT OTHERS
Respect teammates, competitors and officials both on the court and off.
Win with dignity and lose with grace.
KEEP IT FUN
Have a good time.
Keep a positive attitude and contribute to a positive atmosphere.
STAY HEALTHY
Respect your body. Keep in shape.
Avoid unsafe activities.
GIVE BACK
Do something that helps your community.
Nomination forms will be reviewed by the Awards Committee and the award will be presented at the CWBL
National Championships 2014 Awards Banquet.
Nominee
Classification
Date of Birth
Phone
E-mail
Club / Team
Explain how your nominee
exemplifies the principles of
True Sport
Nominator
Title
Organization
Phone
E-mail
The Leadership Excellence Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies the traits of an outstanding
leader within their respective organization, province, region, team etc.
The nominee has demonstrated a strong commitment towards the growth and development of Wheelchair
Basketball in Canada. The individual lives the Wheelchair Basketball Canada vision and has undertaken the
responsibility of ensuring success for all involved.
The nominee is a dedicated and tireless individual that has values consistent with Wheelchair Basketball
Canada in the areas of leadership, development, support and promotion.
The nominee can be involved at any level and in any capacity of wheelchair basketball within Canada. The
contributions do not have a time frame and the individual may no longer assume the role.
Nomination forms will be reviewed by the Awards Committee and the award will be presented at the CWBL
National Championships 2014 Awards Banquet.
Nominee
Role
Organization
Phone
E-mail
Explain, in detail, how your
nominee exemplifies
Leadership Excellence
Nominator
Title
Organization
Phone
E-mail