May 4, 2026
Deadline to submit is June 1st, 2026
It's that time of year again where we look back on the school year that's been and decide who deserves to be recognized for the work they've done. Whether that be standout student-athletes or student-volunteers, beloved coaches and/or athletic directors, and those very special individuals who pop to mind when you think of your school's sport programs.
Let’s celebrate the people who make school sports something truly special.
See below for a complete list of available SSNL Annual Awards as well as a link to the respective applications.
Nomination Deadline: June 1st, 2026.
Scholar Athlete Award
- Recognizes student-athletes who have achieved both academic & athletic success
- Student-athletes receive a commemorative Scholar Athlete Certificate.
- Three-peat Scholar Athlete recipients also awarded special graduating Scholar Athlete Pin.
- Awarded to all eligible student-athletes in grades 10-12 who meet the criteria
Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Scholar-Athletes
Brother G.I. Moore Student Athlete of the Year Awards
- Awarded to one Male and one Female student-athlete for each classification (A/2A/3A/4A)
- Recognizes student-athletes who uphold the ideals of sportsmanship and demonstrate well-rounded -athletic proficiency, and excellence in their high school sports career
- Recipients each receive $500 Scholarship
Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Student-Athlete-of-the-Year
Student Athletic Program Volunteer of the Year
- Awarded to one Male and one Female student-volunteer
- Recognizes those who have played a vital role in supporting SSNL athletic programs in their school.
- Recipients each receive $500 Scholarship
Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Student-Volunteer-Award
PN Champion Award:
- Awarded to one individual in each of the four NL Schools regions and one from the CSFP TNL.
- Recognizes those who have played a vital role in growing the PN programs within their school and/or neighbouring schools
Nominate: https://ssnl.online/PN-Champion-Award
PN Ambassador Award:
- Awarded to individuals with long history of involvement in SSNL Participation Nation
- Recognizes outstanding achievements by facilitators who have greatly contributed to the development and success of PN within their school and/or neighbouring schools
- Facilitators who have worked within Participation Nation for 10+ years automatically eligible
Nominate: https://ssnl.online/PN-Ambassador-Award
Varsity Regional Recognition Award:
- Awarded to one individual from each of SSNL's 11 Varsity Regions
- Recipient has made a significant contribution to SSNL Varsity school sport over 5+ years OR have made a single outstanding contribution.
- Recipient could be a coach, convenor, official or administrator
Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Varsity-Regional-Recognition-Award
Varsity Coaching Service Award:
- Awarded to Coaches with long history of involvement in SSNL Varsity
- Recognizes Coaches who have a strong developmental program in their school, and has demonstrated a strong commitment to the total development of the student-athletes in his/her program.
- Coaches who have coached SSNL for 25+ years automatically eligible
Nominate: https://ssnl.online/Coaching-Service-Award
Unsure if the person you're considering has received the award already, check previous winners here:
https://ssnl.online/Past-Annual-Awards-Winners
If you have any questions about the nomination process, feel free to reach out to admin@schoolsportsnl.ca