{"id":118654,"date":"2025-03-24T10:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sporttourismcanada.com\/?page_id=118654"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:22:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:22:17","slug":"prestige-awards-recipients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sporttourismcanada.com\/fr\/prestige-awards-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Les laur\u00e9ats des prix PRESTIGE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PRESTIGE AWARDS RECIPIENTS<\/h1>\n

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The PRESTIGE (Program Recognizing Exceptional Sport Tourism Initiatives, Games & Events) Awards have honoured exceptional sport events, people and organizations since their inception in 2007.<\/p>\n

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PRESTIGE AWARDS PRESENT & PAST WINNERS \u2013 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!<\/h2>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2026 PRESTIGE Awards gala held on March 11th at Sport Events Congress 2026 in Mississauga. Ten recipients across 10 award categories were recognized.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PRESTIGE (Program Recognizing Exceptional Sport Tourism Initiatives, Games & Events) Awards, now in their 18th year, have honoured exceptional sport events, people and organizations since their inception in 2007.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02026 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group A (Budget of $1M to $10M)<\/strong>
presented by Tourism\u00a0Calgary<\/em>
Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2025 – Thunder Bay, ON<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0<\/span>
STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group B (Budget less than $1M)<\/strong>
presented by Sport Niagara<\/em>
2025 Canadian Ringette Championships – Ottawa, ON<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0<\/span>
STC International Sport Event of the Year: Group A (Budget of $2M to $10M)<\/strong>
presented by Air Canada<\/em>
2025 PwC Tremblant World Cup – Mont-Tremblant, QC<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0<\/span>
STC International Sport Event of the Year: Group B (Budget less than $2M)\u00a0<\/strong>
2025 Para Cup – Dawson Creek, BC<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0<\/span>
STC Sport Event Legacy of the Year<\/strong>
presented by Golf Canada<\/em>
2025 Canada Games – St. John’s, NL<\/span><\/strong>

STC Sport Tourism\u00a0<\/strong>Volunteer of the Year<\/strong>
presented by Explore Edmonton<\/em>
Diane Imrie Scotties Tournament of Hearts 2025 Local Host Committee – Thunder Bay, ON<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0<\/span>
STC Sport Event Partnership of the Year<\/strong>
presented by Visit Mississauga<\/em>
4 Nations Face-Off – Montr\u00e9al, QC<\/span><\/strong>

STC Sport Tourism Rising Star of the Year<\/strong>
presented by Discover Halifax<\/em>
Charlotte Nicholson, City of Charlottetown, PEI\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0<\/span>
STC Sport Tourism Industry Champion\u00a0<\/strong>
presented by Hilton Mississauga\/Meadowvale<\/em>
Paul Burke, City of Thunder Bay, ON<\/span><\/strong>
\u00a0<\/span>
STC Marquee Sport Event of the Year – Budget over $10M<\/strong>
presented by\u00a0Regina Hotel Association\u00a0<\/em>
2025 Canada Games – St John’s, NL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2025 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC25 in Calgary, Alberta. <\/strong>Ten recipients across eight award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02025 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group A (Budget of $1M to $10M)<\/strong> presented by Marriott International<\/em>
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024<\/strong> \u2013 Calgary, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group B (Budget less than $1M)<\/strong> presented by Marriott International<\/em>
2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships<\/strong> \u2013 Grande Prairie, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

STC International Sport Event of the Year: Group A<\/strong> (Budget of $2M to $10M)<\/strong> presented by Air Canada<\/em>
CPKC Women\u2019s Open<\/strong> \u2013 Calgary, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

STC International Sport Event of the Year: Group B (Budget less than $2M)<\/strong> presented by Air Canada<\/em>
ISU World Speed Skating Championships<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Calgary, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Sport Event Legacy of the Year<\/strong> presented by Tourism Calgary<\/em>
50th Anniversary Little Native Hockey League Tournament<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Markham, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Sport Tourism Volunteer of the Year<\/strong> presented by Explore Edmonton<\/em>
Brenda Chinn<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Vancouver, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Sport Event Partnership of the Year<\/strong> presented by City of Leduc<\/em>
RBC Canadian Open<\/strong> \u2013 Hamilton, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Sport Tourism Rising Star of the Year<\/strong> presented by BMO Centre<\/em>
Tim Kasper<\/strong> \u2013 Explore Edmonton<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Sport Tourism Industry Champion<\/strong> presented by Visit Mississauga<\/em>
Suzanne Fougere<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Events East Group<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0STC Marquee Sport Event of the Year (Budget over $10M)<\/strong> presented by Events Regina<\/em>
111th Grey Cup & 2024 Grey Cup Festival<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Vancouver, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2024 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC24 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. <\/strong>Nine recipients across six award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02024 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group A (Budget greater than $1M) <\/strong>presented by Marriott International
<\/em>Grey Cup Festival<\/strong><\/span> – Hamilton, ON and Niagara Falls, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group B (Budget less than $1M) <\/strong>presented by Marriott International
<\/em>Junior All Native Tournament<\/strong> – Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

STC International Sport Event of the Year: Group A (Budget greater than $2M) <\/strong>presented by Travel Manitoba
<\/em>World Police and Fire Games<\/strong> – Winnipeg, MB<\/span><\/p>\n

STC International Sport Event of the Year: Group B (Budget less than $2M) <\/strong>presented by Travel Manitoba
<\/em>World Aquatics Diving World Cup<\/strong> – Montr\u00e9al, QC<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Sponsorship Initiative of the Year <\/strong>presented by Event Atlantic
<\/em>National Bank Challenger<\/strong> – Calgary, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Volunteer of the Year <\/strong>presented by Explore Edmonton
<\/em>Bruce Donaldson<\/strong> – Charlottetown, PEI<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Legacy of the Year <\/strong>presented by Discover Saskatoon (TIE)
<\/em>North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS<\/span>
Ontario Parasport Games<\/strong> – Durham Region, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

STC Rising Star of the Year
Robyn Hughes<\/span><\/strong> – Sport Burnaby<\/span><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2023 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC23 in Richmond, British Columbia. <\/strong>Eight recipients across six award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02023 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group A\u202f(Budget over $1 Million) <\/strong>presented by Destination Markham
<\/em>Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games – Niagara Region, ON<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group B\u202f(Budget under $1 Million) <\/strong>presented by Destination Markham
<\/em>Okanagan Granfondo – Penticton, BC<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STC International Sport Event of the Year: Group A\u202f(Budget over $2 Million) <\/strong>presented by Richmond Olympic Oval High Performance<\/em>
Calgary Curling Bubble – Calgary, AB<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

STC International Sport Event of the Year: Group B\u202f(Budget under $2 Million) <\/strong>presented by Richmond Olympic Oval High Performance<\/em>
2022 ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships – Montreal, QC<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong>STC Canadian Sport Event Sponsorship Initiative of the Year <\/strong>presented by Tourism Richmond <\/em>
The Style Experience FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup – Edmonton, AB<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

STC Sport Event Volunteer of the Year <\/strong>presented by Explore Edmonton
<\/em>Clive Morgan<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 2022 Athletics Ontario Cross Country Running Championships – Kingston, ON<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

STC Sport Event Legacy of the Year <\/strong>presented by Tourism Winnipeg <\/em>
Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games – Niagara Region, ON<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

STC Sport Tourism Rising Star of the Year <\/strong>presented by Tourism Kingston<\/em>
Jill Lynch – Speed Skating Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2019 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC19 in Ottawa, Ontario. <\/strong>Nine recipients across seven award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02019 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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CSTA Canadian Sport Event Sponsorship Initiative of the Year Award<\/strong> presented by Adup Display<\/em>
Sobeys Inc. & Michelin Corporate Foundation, Special Olympics Canada 2018 Summer Games <\/strong>\u2013 Antigonish, NS<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0CSTA Sport Event Volunteer of the Year Award<\/strong> presented by Edmonton Events<\/em>
Bernadette McIntyre, 2018 Tim Hortons Brier; 2018 CP Women’s Open; 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup \u2013<\/span><\/strong> Regina, SK<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0CSTA Sport Event Legacy of the Year Award (two recipients)<\/strong> presented by ConnectOnCampus<\/em>
9th Down Syndrome World Swimming Championships 2018<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 Truro, NS<\/span>
HSBC Canada Sevens<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 Vancouver, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Rising Star of the Year Award<\/strong> presented by Sport Durham<\/em>
Laurel Lea, <\/span><\/strong>Tourism Officer, <\/span>City of Charlottetown \u2013 SCORE<\/span> \u2013 Charlottetown, PEI<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Organization of the Year Award<\/strong> presented by WestJet<\/em>
Sport Hosting Vancouver<\/span><\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 Vancouver, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group B (Budget less than $1 million) presented by Qu\u00e9bec Destination affaires<\/em>
2018 Canada 55+ Games<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Saint John, NB<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group A (Budget greater than $1 million) <\/strong>presented by Qu\u00e9bec Destination affaires<\/em>
106th Grey Cup and 2018 Grey Cup Festival<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 Edmonton, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0CSTA International Sport Event of the Year Award<\/strong> presented by CBC Sports<\/em>
HSBC Canada Sevens<\/strong> <\/strong>\u2013 Vancouver, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2018 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC18 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. <\/strong>Fourteen recipients across eight award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02018 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group A (Budget greater than $1 million) <\/strong>presented by Ottawa Tourism<\/em>
Invictus Games Toronto 2017<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Toronto, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group B (Budget less than $1 million) <\/strong>presented by Ottawa Tourism<\/em>
<\/em>BMO NBA Courts Across Canada <\/span><\/strong>\u2013 Haida Gwaii, BC; SK, Sask.; Brandon, MB; <\/span>Kitchener, ON; Qu\u00e9bec City, QC; Dartmouth, NS; Moncton, NB<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA International Sport Event of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Edmonton Events<\/em>
<\/strong>ATB Tour of Alberta \u2013 <\/strong>Edmonton, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Event Volunteer of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Qu\u00e9bec Destination affaires<\/em>
<\/strong>Robbie Larter, Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour; 2017 World Sledge Hockey Challenge<\/strong> \u2013 Charlottetown, PEI<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Champion Award <\/strong>presented by ConnectOnCampus<\/em>
<\/em><\/strong>Darrell Cox, <\/strong>Manager, Major Events, Ottawa Tourism \u2013 Ottawa, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Organization of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by WestJet<\/em>
<\/em><\/strong>Ottawa Tourism <\/strong>\u2013 Ottawa, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sustainable Sport Event of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by CBC Sports
<\/em>The Rogers Cup presented by National Bank, a Tennis Canada event <\/strong>\u2013 Montreal, QC
<\/strong>Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon <\/strong>\u2013 Halifax, NS<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Canadian Sport Event Sponsor of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Adup Display<\/em>
<\/strong>Freson Bros. – 2017 Freson Bros. Canadian Ringette Championships \u2013 <\/strong>Leduc, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Rising Stars
<\/strong>Heather Bury, <\/strong>Saskatoon Sports Tourism \u2013 Saskatoon, SK
Jo-Annie Charbonneau, <\/strong>Triathlon Montr\u00e9al \u2013 Montr\u00e9al, QC
<\/strong>Matt Moore, <\/strong>Rath Eastlink Community Centre \u2013 Truro, NS
<\/strong>Brandon Pickard, <\/strong>Sport Durham \u2013 Whitby, ON
<\/strong>Mike Warkentin, <\/strong>Northlands \u2013 Edmonton, AB<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2017 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC17 in Ottawa, Ontario. <\/strong>Eight recipients across seven award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02017 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award<\/strong> : Group A (Budget <\/strong>greater than $1 million) <\/em><\/strong>presented by Laval SportCit\u00e9<\/em>
Ski Tour Canada 2016<\/strong> \u2013 Gatineau, QC; Montreal, QC; Quebec City, QC; Canmore, AB<\/span>
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CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group B (Budget less than $1 million) <\/strong>presented by Laval SportCit\u00e9<\/em>
Canadian Track and Field Championships and Selection Trials for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games <\/strong>\u2013 Edmonton, AB\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA International Sport Event of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Tourism Toronto<\/em>
2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Women\u2019s World Championship <\/strong>\u2013 Kamloops, BC\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Canadian Sport Event Sponsor of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Adup Display<\/em>
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) – HSBC Canada Sevens<\/strong> \u2013 Vancouver, BC\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Event Volunteer of the Year Award <\/em><\/strong>presented by CBC Sports<\/em>
Bill MacMackin, <\/strong>East Coast Games, Athletics New Brunswick, Saint John Track Club \u2013 Saint John, NB\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Champion Award <\/strong>presented by ConnectOnCampus<\/em>
Candice Stasynec, <\/strong>Executive Director, Edmonton Events \u2013 Edmonton, AB\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Organization of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by WestJet<\/em>
Sport Hosting Vancouver <\/strong>\u2013 Vancouver, BC\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sustainable Sport Event of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Edmonton Events<\/em>
2016 Alberta Summer Games <\/strong>\u2013 Leduc, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2016 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC16 in Ottawa, Ontario. <\/strong>Nine recipients across seven award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02016 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group A (Budget greater than $1 million) <\/strong>presented by Edmonton Events<\/em>
2015 Canada Winter Games<\/strong> \u2013 Prince George, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group B (Budget less than $1 million) <\/strong>presented by Edmonton Events<\/em>
Tough Mudder Whistler 2015<\/strong> \u2013 Whistler, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA International Sport Event of the Year Award (two recipients) <\/strong>presented by Tourism Toronto <\/em>
FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 <\/strong>\u2013 Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, Moncton<\/span>
Toronto 2015 Pan Am \/ Parapan American Games<\/strong> \u2013 Toronto, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Canadian Sport Event Sponsor of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Adup Display<\/em>
CIBC \u2013 Toronto 2015 Pan Am \/ Parapan American Games <\/strong>\u2013 Toronto, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Event Volunteer of the Year <\/strong>presented by CBC Sports<\/em>
Bryan Kosteroski, <\/strong>2015 ISF World Men’s Softball Championship \u2013 Saskatoon, SK<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Champion of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by RTO 4 (Regional Sport Tourism Office, Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge-Guelph)<\/em>
Greg Krischke, <\/strong>Mayor, City of Leduc, Leduc, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

Sport Tourism Organization of the Year <\/strong>presented by WestJet<\/em>
Edmonton Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sustainable Sport Event of the Year <\/strong>presented by Elite Communication<\/em>
2015 Canada Winter Games <\/strong>\u2013 Prince George, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2015 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC15 in Ottawa, Ontario. <\/strong>Eight recipients across seven award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02015 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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CSTA SPORT EVENT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD<\/strong> presented by Sheraton Centre Toronto<\/em>
Ken Hall<\/strong>, Tournament Chair, 2014 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey International Women\u2019s Cup \u2013 Brampton, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA SPORT TOURISM CHAMPION AWARD<\/strong> presented by Tourism Toronto<\/em>
John Winston<\/strong>, General Manager, Tourism London \u2013 London, ON\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA CANADIAN SPORT EVENT SPONSOR OF THE YEAR AWARD<\/strong> presented by Adup Display<\/em>
Petro-Canada – Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif<\/strong> \u2013 Ottawa, ON\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA SPORT TOURISM ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD<\/strong> presented by WestJet<\/em>
SCORE – Sport Charlottetown<\/strong> \u2013 Charlottetown, PEI\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA CANADIAN SPORT EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: GROUP A (Budget less<\/u> than $1 Million)<\/strong> presented by Edmonton Events<\/em>
2014 Canada 55+ Games<\/strong> \u2013 Strathcona County, AB\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA CANADIAN SPORT EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD: GROUP B (Budget greate<\/u>r than $1 Million)<\/strong> presented by Edmonton Events<\/em>
Subaru Ironman 70.3 World Championship<\/strong> \u2013 Mont-Tremblant, QC\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA INTERNATIONAL SPORT EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD<\/strong> presented by Regional Sport Tourism Office (Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge-Guelph)
<\/em>2014 TransCanada Corp. World Triathlon Grand Final<\/strong> \u2013 Edmonton, AB\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA SUSTAINABLE SPORT EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD<\/strong> presented by The Ann Duffy Group
<\/em>Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games<\/strong> \u2013 Vancouver, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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The very best in Canada\u2019s Sport Tourism Industry were honoured during the 2014 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held during SEC14 in Edmonton, Alberta. <\/strong>Eight recipients across seven award categories were recognized.<\/p>\n

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Sport Tourism Canada is proud to announce the\u00a02014 PRESTIGE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group A (Budget greater than $250,000)<\/strong> presented by Tourism Montreal<\/em>
101st Grey Cup Festival<\/strong> \u2013 Regina, SK<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award: Group A (Budget less than $250,000)<\/strong> presented by Tourism Montreal<\/em>
2013 Canadian Judo National Championships<\/strong> \u2013 Richmond, BC<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA International Sport Event of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Regional Sport<\/em> Tourism Office (Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge-Guelph)
<\/em>IIHF Ice Hockey Women\u2019s World Championship<\/strong> \u2013 Ottawa, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Organization of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by WestJet
<\/em>Calgary Sport Tourism Authority<\/strong> \u2013 Calgary, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Event Volunteer of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Sheraton Centre Toronto
<\/em>Alice Humeny<\/strong>, Chair, ISU Essent World Cup \u2013 Calgary, AB<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Event Sponsor of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by ADUP Display<\/em>
Cameco Corporation – MasterCard Memorial Cup<\/strong> \u2013 Saskatoon, SK<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sport Tourism Champion of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by Tourism Toronto<\/em>
Eddie Francis<\/strong>, Mayor \u2013 Windsor, ON<\/span><\/p>\n

CSTA Sustainable Sport Event of the Year Award <\/strong>presented by The Ann Duffy Group<\/em>
Sherbrooke 2013 Jeux du Canada Games<\/strong> \u2013 Sherbrooke, QC<\/span><\/p>\n

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The future of the sport tourism industry in Canada is bright thanks to the many organizations and people who put their energy and talent to work each year, hosting hundreds of sporting events across our country. Sport Tourism Canada congratulates all recipients on their outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n

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2026 PRESTIGE AWARD FINALISTS & WINNERS VIDEOS<\/h1>\n

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STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year:
Group A
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STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year:
Group B
<\/strong>(Budget less than $1M)<\/p>\n

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STC International Sport Event of the Year:
Group A<\/strong>
(Budget of $2M to $10M)<\/p>\n

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STC International Sport Event of the Year:
Group B<\/strong>\u00a0
(Budget less than $2M)<\/p>\n

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STC Sport Event Legacy of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

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STC Sport Tourism Volunteer of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

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STC Sport Event Partnership of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

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STC Sport Tourism Rising Star of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

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STC Sport Tourism Industry Champion<\/strong><\/p>\n

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STC Marquee Sport Event of the Year (Budget over $10M)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PRESTIGE AWARDS PHOTO GALLERIES<\/h1>\n

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CSTA\u2019S PRESTIGE Awards celebrate the people, places and events that make the Canadian sport tourism industry so dynamic. These awards are presented annually in seven categories to honour individuals, companies and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the success of the sport tourism industry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n