Boxing Ontario awards

Please submit your nominations by Friday, September 4 before 5pm ET.

The foundation of Boxing Ontario’s success is built by the passion, commitment, and hard work of its members, including athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers. Their unwavering dedication fuels the growth of our sport and makes each season bigger and better.

To honour our community and these invaluable contributions, we are delighted to open nominations for the 2026 Boxing Ontario Awards.

Award Categories

Female Athlete of the Year
Male Athlete of the Year
Coach of the Year
Official of the Year
Volunteer of the Year (Builder Award)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 BY 5PM ET

The awards will be presented in conjunction with Boxing Ontario’s 2026 Provincial Championships. Winners will be announced and celebrated during a ceremony at Provincials, with details to be announced.

We encourage all members – coaches, officials, athletes (competitive and recreational), club owners – to submit nominations highlighting outstanding achievements during the 2026 season.

2026 Awards Criteria

Athlete: Demonstrates exceptional skills, sportsmanship, and notable accomplishments in the ring. Serves as a role model for others and represents Boxing Ontario with integrity.

Coach: Inspires athletes to reach their full potential through mentorship and innovative training methods. Upholds the values of fair play, fosters a safe, respectful environment, and demonstrates a commitment to the growth and well-being of their athletes.

Official: An official whose steadfast support has significantly contributed to the growth and professionalism of Ontario Olympic-style boxing while promoting the rules, safety, and integrity of the sport.

Volunteer: Has significantly contributed to the growth, development, or organization of boxing activities, programs, and/or events in Ontario. Acts as a positive ambassador, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members. Demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship, and professionalism in all volunteer efforts.

Selection Process

Award finalists and winners are selected by Boxing Ontario’s Board of Directors and will be chosen without bias based on the Awards Criteria and supporting submissions. If a nominee has won Boxing Ontario awards in the past, another nominee may be considered. Any suspensions or negative contributions to the sport may also be considered.

Nominations must be submitted using the below form:

Name of Nominee

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Nominee's Affiliation(s)

Please list nominee's Boxing Ontario affiliations (ie. member gym, officiating region, committee, etc.)

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Your Name

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Your Affiliation(s)

Please list your Boxing Ontario affiliations as applicable (ie. if you're an athlete, coach, official, etc; your member gym name; your officiating region, committee, etc.)

Which award would you like your nominee to be considered for?

Nominee Bio

Please tell us more about your nominee's background and involvement in boxing.

Major Accomplishments

Please outline the nominee’s major accomplishments in the 2026 season. (Please list any provincial, national, and international accomplishments if applicable).

Exemplary Contributions

Any exemplary contributions to the sport such as innovations, programs, inspirational stories, or other?

Impact

Can you describe the impact and value of the nominee’s achievements?

Other

Optional: Is there anything you would like us to know about your nominee?

Supporting Materials

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.

Optional: If you have additional materials that provide more insight into the nominee’s accomplishments (e.g., publications, testimonials, media stories, news articles), please upload them here.