Inspire Through Sport Awards

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the Inspire Through Sport Awards is to recognize an athlete, coach, official, administrator or team who demonstrated courage, determination and/or perseverance and whose unwavering spirit serves to inspire others across the amateur sport community and beyond. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Those who have overcome personal/physical adversity or a life-altering situation
• Those whose pursuits and accomplishments have broken barriers, promoted inclusion or encouraged people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to participate.

NOMINATION CRITERIA
To be eligible to receive an Inspire Through Sport Award: 

• Nominees may be an athlete, coach, official, administrator or team within or developed by the Saskatchewan amateur sport community.  
• Nominees cannot be nominated for an Excellence Award, Coach Dedication or Volunteer Dedication Award in the same year as the Inspire Through Sport Award.
• Nominations can come from active and affiliate members of Sask Sport, amateur sport community clubs or organizations, as well as the general public. 
• The base of the nomination must have been within a reasonable amount of time from the nomination based on the adversity. Discretion is at the selection committee. 
• The nominee must be a member in good standing with an active member of Sask Sport or their National Sport Organization. 
• Officials, administrators or coaches can be volunteer or paid by the organization. 
• For a team to be eligible the basis of the nomination must have directly affected the team structure. 
• More than one award could be given out in a nomination cycle at the determination of the selection committee.  
• If the individual has received a Coach Dedication Award, Inspire Through Sport Award or Volunteer Dedication Award in the past, they are not eligible for nomination in this category. 

SELECTION CRITERIA
This award is designed to recognize courage, determination, perseverance and an unwavering spirit that serves to inspire others across the amateur sport community and beyond.

The following attributes will be used to determine the selection:

1. Contribution to Sport
   a. Achievement and successes within sport including contributions to sport development or education (if applicable).
   b. History of sport in Saskatchewan.
2. Personal Development and Growth
   a. How did the nominee grow as an individual, athlete, official, coach, administrator or team?
   b. How did the nominee inspire through sport?
3. Ethics
   a. How the nominee has shown respect for athletes, coaches, officials, integrity in relationships and honour to their sport. 

NOMINATION PROCESS 

• Nominations must be received by midnight on November 1 annually. Late submissions will not be considered.  
• Nominators can only submit one nomination per category. 
• Nominations can come from active and affiliate members of Sask Sport, amateur sport community clubs or organizations, as well as the general public. 
• All nominations must include the required information requested in the nomination form and use true information. 
• Nominee has consented to the nomination. 
• All nominations must be submitted by utilizing the Sask Sport online nomination form. Handwritten or other submitted nominations will not be accepted. 
• All previous unsuccessful nominations, for up to three years, must be resubmitted on the new online form.  
• When completing the online nomination forms, please do not use acronyms. Please spell out in full all competitions, events and awards on first reference.  
• The final decision regarding nominee eligibility will rest with Sask Sport. All decisions shall be final.