GO Awards
Each year Gymnastics Ontario recognizes the enormous contribution that coaches, clubs and volunteers give to the success of our sport. Nominations are accepted and reviewed by the Awards Selection Committee. Below is a short description of Gymnastics Ontario’s Awards Program and the various awards looking for nominations. A full description of the eligibility criteria, and a list of the previous recipients are provided on a separate page.
The 2026 Annual Awards Banquet is Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Granite Ridge Golf Course
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Lil Babineau Club Builder Award
To recognize extraordinary volunteerism at the club level
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Dr. Gene Sutton Special Achievement Award
Outstanding Contribution for at least 20 Years
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Olympic Athlete Life Membership Award
Athletes who were named to an Olympic Team
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Ed Brougham Club Award
Clubs showing growth in numbers, expertise, & involvement in G.O. activities
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Coach of the Year Award
Recreation / Grass Roots Development / Competitive National / High Performance
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Cameron Namek Coach Excellence Award
Awarded to a coach so dedicated to the sport of gymnastics by fulfilling more than one role.
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Stan Stenoff Career Achievement Coaching Award
Lifetime achievement in coaching for a minimum of 20 years
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Club Volunteer Certificate Award
Volunteer in each club, nominated by the Club
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Service Pins Award
To recognize the dedicated members who make our programs and services possible through their years of committed…
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Media Award
Outstanding coverage by local media within the past 12 months
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True Sport Club Award
To recognize clubs who have chosen to follow the shared values and principles of True Sport
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Jay Goold Award
Administrative Leadership for a minimum of 10 years
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Recognition Award
Outstanding service for 10 years or more
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Terri Parsons Customer Service Award
Exemplary Customer Service skills
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Ontario Life Membership Award
Outstanding service for a minimum of 25 years