The Canada Soccer Awards are presented annually at the Canada Soccer Awards Banquet at the Canadian Soccer Association's Annual Meeting of the Members in early May. There are six main Association Awards presented at the banquet alongside the annual Canada Soccer Hall of Fame (non-player) honoured member. These Association Awards may honour administrators, coaches, referees and players.
As part of the Awards Banquet, Canada Soccer also celebrates their annual Canada Soccer Player Awards and Canada Soccer Hall of Fame (Modern Canadian Players category) honoured members, but those award winners are typically announced separately and honoured at home international matches.
At the 2023 Awards Banquet, Canada Soccer honoured Atiba Hutchinson (President's Award), Francine Mérette (Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award), Sylvie Béliveau (Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award), Drew Fischer (Ray Morgan Memorial Award), Dr. Clare Rustad (Brian Budd Award), and John Eatmon (Award of Merit).
Canada Soccer Annual Awards President's Award The President's Award honours an individual for their outstanding and unique efforts in developing soccer in Canada. The award was first presented in 1993 (and awarded annually with the exception of 2010, 2011, 2020 and 2021). SeasonWinner2024 Charlie Cuzzetto2023 Atiba Hutchinson2022 Christine Sinclair2019 Dr. Dominic Maestracci2018 Norm Odinga2017 Alan Churchard2016 Kevin Holness2016 Percy Hoff2015 Richard Labrom2014 Les Sinnott2013 Brigitte Frot2009 Fred Kern2008 Ben Lake2007 Colin Jose2006 Dr. Rudy Gittens2005 Bill Hoyle2004 George Athanasiou2003 Harry Newman2002 Brian Avey2001 Gary Gentile2000 Jim Ellis1999 Dorothy Hickey1998 Lorraine Miller1997 Sam Donaghey1996 Mike Illich1995 Walter Sieber1994 Richard Forrester1993 Dave Fryatt
Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award The Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award "honours an individual for their outstanding service and overall contribution in refereeing, coaching, playing or administration". The award was named in honour of the late Aubrey Sanford. SeasonWinner2023 Francine Mérette2022 Maeve Glass2019 Dick Howard2018 Bob Sawtell2017 Roger Barnes2015 Andy Sharpe2014 Dr. Ed Johnson2013 George Athanasiou2012 Terry Quinn2011 Pasquale Cifarelli2010 Adrian Newman2009 Angus Barrett2009 Vincent Ursini2007 Les Wilkinson2006 Lorraine Miller2005 Craig Forrest2004 Dino Madonis2003 Gary Sampley2002 Geri Donnelly2001 Randy Samuel2000 Les Wilson1999 Dr. Rudy Gittens1998 Bruce Wilson1997 Jim Fleming1996 Tony Waiters1995 Dino Soupliotis1994 Eric King1993 Dr. Fred Stambrook1992 Tony Evangelista1991 Sam Donaghey1990 Ben Lake1989 Dave Fryatt1987 Dr. Tom Fried1986 Bill Stirling
Ray Morgan Memorial Award The Ray Morgan Memorial Award honours referees that show progress at the national and international levels. The award was first presented in 1980 (and awarded annually with the exception of 1988, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2003–06, 2020–21). The award was named in honour of the late Ray Morgan. SeasonWinner2024 Marie-Soleil Beaudoin2023 Drew Fischer2022 Drew Fischer2019 Joe Fletcher2018 Dave Gantar2017 Carol Anne Chénard2016 Suzanne Morisset2015 Marie-Josée Charbonneau2014 Marie-Soleil Beaudoin2013 Silviu Petrescu2012 Joe Fletcher2011 Philippe Brière2010 Paul Ward2009 Carol Anne Chénard2008 Denise Robinson2007 Hu Liu2002 Mauricio Navarro2001 William Laidlaw1999 Jose Farias1998 John Nielsen1996 Hector Vergara1995 Sonia Denoncourt1994 Mike Seifert1992 Gord Arrowsmith1991 Bob Sawtell1990 John Meachin1989 Ernest Foote1987 Derek Douglas1986 Robert Allen1985 John Meachin1984 Ilio Matos1983 Dante Maglio1982 Tony Evangelista1981 Ben Fusco1980 Werner Winsemann
Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award The Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award "honours a person’s overall contributions to coaching in Canada for a minimum of 20 years". The award was first presented in 2022. The award was named in honour of the late Tony Waiters. SeasonWinner2024 Ray Clark2023 Sylvie Béliveau2022 Gary Miller
Brian Budd Award The Brian Budd Award honours outstanding individuals "who have excelled both in soccer and in another endeavour, be it in sport or public life. The individual must exemplify good character, accomplishments, dedication and provide inspiration to present and future generations". The award was presented from 2010 to 2014 and then once again starting annually in 2022. The award was named in honour of the late Brian Budd. SeasonWinner2024 Shona Schleppe2023 Clare Rustad2022 Charmaine Crooks2014 Marc Rizzardo2013 Dr. Carl Shearer2012 Gerry Dobson2011 Peter Sloly2010 Peter Zezel
Canada Soccer Award of Merit The Canada Soccer Award of Merit honours individuals for their efforts in the "promotion, growth and development of soccer in Canada". SeasonWinner2024Claudine Douville, Jean-Yves Phaneuf2023John Eatmon2022Tony Nocita2019Helder Duarte2018Michael Doyle, Vivian Hansen, Roger Vail2016Leslie Blyth, Percy Hoff, Jeannette Kuc, Huw Morris2014Don Dancey, Bob Sawtell, Leeta Sokalski2013Wendell MacGibbon, Cindy Tye2011Jean Bernier, Richard Labrom2010William Laidlaw, Walter McKee, Lynda McLeish2009Stuart Brown, Mario Charpentier, Joanne Mazurkewich, Mike Oliver, Dave Randall, Henry Szewczik, Mike Traficante2008Judi Kelloway, Ed Moyst, Brian Murphy, Trevor Paine, Alan Ross, Brian Walsh2006Mary Dunleavy, Edward Grenda, Jim Pittfield2005Klaas Post2004David Darlington, Ralph Cantafio, Alan Godfrey, Gerald MacDonald, 2003Frank Bailey, Larry Diehl, Peter MacKenzie, Laurie McIvor, Jim Nicholson, Dino Madonis2002Daphne Andrews, Greg Bay, Frank Capasso, John Diamond, Marie March, Bruce Norton, Thomas Pollock, Dr. Bill Silver2001Tom Doyle, Esther Dupperon, Nick Filippone, Ken Fowler, Dr. Geoff Haigh, Dr. Ed Johnson, Fred Kern, Jim Lamond, Jim Spencer, Roger Stringer, Jack Taylor2000Dave Buckman, Stewart Duncan1999Victor Batel, Dave Kerr1998Brian Crease, Dorothy Hickey, Benjamin Millet1997Jeff Babstock, Newman Bartlett, the Breen family, Doug Redmond, John Stornel, Mark Sweetapple1996Frank Bain, Malcolm Cowie, Neil Ellett, Bert Goldberger, Deryl Hughes, Alex Scotty Kemp, Lou Moro1995Geneva Boucher, Pasquale Cifarelli, the Hooper family, Elio Mandrossi, Georges Schwartz1994Mario Perrino, Ray Veaudry1993Doug Knott, Tom Wallis1992Dr. Tom Brandl, Jim Ellis, Bill Hoyle, Colin Jose, Terry Kelly1991Harry Skidmore, John Straker1990John McCoy, Harry Newman, Les Wilkinson1989Walter Sieber, Bill Thomson
References
External links Canada Soccer Player Awards Canada Soccer Hall of Fame