2022 Night of Champions
The Biggest Manitoba Sports Event of the Year
The 2022 Night of Champions is an all-in-one awards ceremony where we’ll recognize the very best athletes, officials, coaches, volunteers, and alumni in Manitoba sport at the Club Regent Event Centre. Tickets to the event will be available early in 2022.
Night of Champions Awards
These awards are traditionally given during the Night of Champions. They recognize excellence in individuals born or raised in Manitoba and teams primarily based in Manitoba. Click here for more info on Night of Champions awards eligibility.
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year is awarded to an individual whose effort and enthusiasm contribute to the enhancement and development of amateur sport in Manitoba. Individuals in this category commit time and energy and inspire their sporting community with their leadership by example. Click here to nominate for the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Official of the Year
Official of the Year is presented to someone who has committed countless hours to become the most skilled and capable official in their sport. This individual demonstrates contributions to sport development and even temperament, and they’re seen as an advocate for fair play and ethical behaviour in sport. Click here to nominate for the Official of the Year Award.
Junior Athlete of the Year
Junior Athlete of the Year is presented annually to a young Manitoban athlete for outstanding athletic achievement in their chosen sport. Click here to nominate for the Junior Athlete of the Year Award.
Calm Air Junior Team of the Year
The Calm Air Junior Team of the Year Award serves to recognize and celebrate the cooperative effort put forth by members of a team pursuing common goals and achieving greatness. Click here to nominate for the Calm Air Junior Team of the Year Award.
Open Athlete of the Year
Open Athlete of the Year is presented annually to a Manitoban athlete for their significant athletic achievements in their chosen sport. Open athletes are classified as any age category after Junior. Click here to nominate for the Open Athlete the Year Award.
Open Team of the Year
Open Team of the Year serves to recognize and celebrate the cooperative effort put forth by members of a team pursuing common goals and achieving greatness. Open teams are classified as any age category after Junior. Click here to nominate for the Open Team of the Year Award.
Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council (MASRC) Awards
Each year the MASRC honours athletes, coaches, and volunteers who demonstrate great determination, leadership, and giving back to their community. Award recipients are chosen by following a strict set of guidelines and are selected through the MASRC Award/Scholarship Selection Committee.
Award Categories to Be Determined
Sport Manitoba Coaching Awards
The Sport Manitoba Coaching Awards aim to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions coaches have made to their athletes and their sport through coaching. The selection of recipients is based on their contributions and impact on sport through the continued development of their athletes. Click here to nominate for all coaching award catagories.
Peter Dick Award – School Systems
These are individuals who coach in the school system as an extra-curricular activity. This award is open to coaches of all grade levels from elementary through high school.
Vince Leah Memorial Award – Fundamentals
These are individuals who coach grassroots athletes of any age. The coaching environment at this level is primarily non-competitive with an emphasis on participation and having fun.
Konica Minolta Dr. Jack Hunt Award – Learn to Train
These are coaches who are responsible for athletes developing competitive skills and preparing for competition (i.e. regional or provincial).
Janet Arnott Memorial Award – Train to Train
These are coaches who are responsible for athletes who compete at the Canada Games.
Peter Williamson Memorial Award – Train to Compete/Train to Win
These are coaches who primarily work with high performance athletes that compete at the national or international level.
Global News Active for Life Award
These are coaches who are responsible for athletes focusing on achieving health and fitness for life.
Remaining Class of 2020 Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Inductions
The final members of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 are set to be inducted during the Night of Champions. These extraordinary individuals have shown to be the most impactful members of our sporting community through their achievements, perseverance, and dedication. Click on a name to read a short blog spotlighting each Hall of Fame inductee’s sporting career.
Marilyn Fraser, Builder – Athletics
Baxter Humby, Athlete – Muay Thai/Kickboxing
Ruth Klassen, Athlete – Volleyball
Paul Robson, Builder – Multi-Sport
Ed Werenich, Athlete – Curling
Sponsors
We’d like to extend a big thank you to our event sponsors. Without their generosity, Night of Champions wouldn’t be possible.
Source: https://www.sportmanitoba.ca/2022-night-of-champions/