Nomination Deadline: August 16th, 2026
MGA Special Achievement Awards:
The Special Achievement Awards consists of 4 Categories:
Coach of the Year - Criteria:
- Willingness to share ideas and to help others
- Creativity and input to the sport
- Professionalism and respect to others
- Leadership and sportsmanship
- Professional development and NCCP status
- Achievements of gymnasts under their guidance
- Minimum 5 years of involvement as a member with the MGA
- Other relevant experience
Official of the Year - Criteria:
- Willingness to accept and carry out judging responsibilities at clinics and competitions
- Exhibit professionalism during judging assignments
- Demonstration of an attitude of respect, co-operation and appreciation for fellow judges, coaches, gymnasts, etc.
- Acceptance of leadership responsibilities which include the development of judges in Manitoba
- Demonstration a sense of good sportsmanship and fair play
- Minimum 5 years of involvement as a member of MGA
- Other relevant experience
Administrator of the Year - Criteria:
- Commitment through contribution to the MGA and development of the Sport
- Dedication to developing through sport of gymnastics at any level
- Emphasis would be on a provincial scale
- Minimum 5 years of involvement as a member of the MGA
- Other relevant experience
Volunteer of the Year - Criteria:
- Commitment through contribution to the MGA and development of Gymnastics in Manitoba at any level
- Emphasis would be on a provincial scale
- Minimum 5 years of participation with the MGA
- Other relevant experience
The Jack Mowat Recognition Award:
- Awarded to MGA members who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the Manitoba Gymnastics Association
- Awarded to Officials, Volunteers, Coaches etc. who have shown outstanding achievements in the sport of Gymnastics in Manitoba
- Minimum 10 years of involvement as a member with the MGA
Should you have any questions regarding the nomination criteria and form please contact Karly Miller at mga.kmiller@sportmanitoba.ca.