Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards

Celebrating Ontario’s Coaches!

Ontario’s highest coaching honour across all sports and levels, celebrates the integral role coaches play with their team(s), sport and community.

This coming September 2026, 15 selected coaches will be honoured with a VIP CFL Experience at BMO Field for National Coaches Week 2026! #ThanksCoach

Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards

Win $500 & a VIP Experience – Nominations are OPEN!

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Nominations are now OPEN

2026 Ontario Coaching Awards Nomination Form

2026 Ontario Coaching Awards Nomination Form

Nominee & Nominator Information (click to open)

Please ensure the nominated coach has been consulted and agrees to allow their name to stand for nomination.

Contribution to Sport (click to open)

You should aim to write a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs describing why this coach is amazing!

References (click to open)

Please provide at least 2 reference contacts below CAO can contact to confirm coach nominee’s nomination.

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That is why we have continued to partner together to celebrate and recognize the important role coaches play in building a culture of safety for their participants across Ontario.

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