Canadian Commonwealth Sport Awards

The Canadian Commonwealth Sport Awards is a national celebration recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the Commonwealth sport movement — both in Canada and internationally. Whether through athletic achievement, visionary leadership, or community-driven initiatives, these awards shine a spotlight on those who exemplify the values of excellence, inclusion, and global citizenship that define Commonwealth sport.

More than just an awards program, this initiative is designed to increase public awareness of the Commonwealth sport movement and the work of Commonwealth Sport Canada. It highlights the powerful role sport plays in uniting communities, promoting equity, and driving positive social change across the Commonwealth.

In addition to celebrating achievement, the Canadian Commonwealth Sport Awards also serve as an important fundraising platform. Proceeds and support generated through the program directly contribute to Commonwealth Sport Canada’s programs — helping to empower youth, support reconciliation through sport, promote gender equity, and strengthen sport for development efforts both at home and abroad.

Join us as we celebrate excellence, grow awareness, and build a stronger future for Commonwealth sport in Canada and beyond.

AWARD CATEGORIES:

VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE (Award of Merit (Builder)): An individual who has made distinguished, lasting and valuable contributions to furthering the aims and objectives of Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) and the Commonwealth Sport Canada Foundation (CSCF), both domestically and internationally. Builder nominees may be either active or inactive at the time of their consideration.

SPORT &SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE (SportWORKS Award): (formerly known as CSDP or IDS (Commonwealth Sport Development Program or International Development Sport Program)) An individual recognized for their exceptional contributions during their international or domestic placement with CSC. The award is presented to a Canadian SportWORKS Officer who has made a significant contribution to the development of sport. Recipient selection for this award is based on the nominee’s contribution to the development of sport (at any level) in Commonwealth countries around the world (including Canada), especially as it relates to CSC’s values of humanity, equality, and destiny.

SPORT EXCELLENCE (Athlete & Coach Award): Recognizes and celebrates outstanding athletic and coaching performances at the last Commonwealth Games!

PARTNERSHIP EXCELLENCE (Outstanding Partner Award): Serves to recognize the extraordinary support provided to CSC/CSCF by a valued, external organization. Without that support, CSC/CSCF could not meet its goals.

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INDUCTIONS:

1993 - AWARD OF MERIT


M.M. (Bobby) Robinson Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame	Colonel John M. (Jack) Davies	Margaret Lord	Neil Farrell	Allan Fitzpatrick

1996 - AWARD OF MERIT


Ivor Dent, Ph.D	Wally Stinson	Kenneth P Farmer

1997 - SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION

Hon. James Richardson

2000 - AWARD OF MERIT


Doreen Ryan	Vaughan Baird	Kenneth Smith	Robert Osborne

2005 - AWARD OF MERIT

Robert (Bob) Adams

2008 - AWARD OF MERIT

Judy Kent

Hall of Fame 2021

In 2016 the Award of Merit and Significant Contribution Awards became part of a larger Awards program, now called the Canadian Commonwealth Sport Awards.