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(From left to right) Award winner Joe Cecchini with Andrew Boitchenko, Minister of Tourism and Sport at the 2024 Alberta Sport Recognition Awards on June 7, 2025.
For more than 35 years, these awards have celebrated the outstanding achievements and commitments of those who give it their all as Alberta’s ambassadors and global leaders in sport.
Recipients of the 2024 Alberta Sport Recognition Awards include outstanding athletes, hard-working coaches, exemplary officials and dedicated volunteers. These individuals demonstrate their unwavering devotion to their sport, leadership and excellence and serve as role models for the next generation of Alberta athletes.
“Both at home and abroad, all the award winners have excelled in their respective roles and are deserving of recognition for their efforts. Their leadership shows the world that Alberta is a province that lives the spirit of sport, and I couldn’t be more proud.”
“We are honoured to welcome this exceptional class into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. This institution plays a vital role in preserving our sport history and celebrating those who’ve shaped it. By honouring their legacy tonight, we inspire future generations and ensure the enduring impact of sport lives on.
The 2024 award recipients are:
- Junior Male Athlete of the Year – Aiden Norman – Swimming
- Junior Female Athlete of the Year – Dianna Proctor – Athletics
- Junior Team of the Year – U22 Female Team Alberta – Box Lacrosse
- Open Male Athlete of the Year – Marco Arop – Athletics
- Open Female Athlete of the Year – Hallie Clarke – Skeleton
- Open Team of the Year – Team Canada – Women’s Sitting Volleyball – Volleyball
- Don Watts Coach Developer Award – Jackie Cool – Multi-sport
- Coach Recognition Awards:
- Joe Cecchini – Skeleton
- Alex Dawson – Swimming
- Ron Thompson – Athletics
- Technical Official Recognition Awards:
- Louise Buskas – Athletics
- Drew Fischer – Soccer
- Jeff Verhoeven – Boxing
- Sport Volunteer Recognitions Awards:
- Blair Carbert, KC – Speedskating
- Virginia Dilger – Water Polo
Related information
- Alberta Sport Recognition Awards