1. Any individual who is interested in nominating an eligible champion of sport.  

2. Multiple nominations from a single individual are allowed, but each individual can only be put forward once by the same person.

3. Members of the Community Champion Award Selection Committee are not eligible to submit nominations.

1. Consent to nomination.

2. Have demonstrated leadership and made a defining contribution to community sport in Canada, focused on enhancing affordable access to sport for children and youth who may otherwise be excluded or marginalized.  

3. Be available to, or have a representative, attend the Order of Sport Awards to receive the award (presentation on November 4th, 2026).  

4. Not be currently employed or a board member at: Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Canada’s Sport Hall of Fame, or serving as a member of the Community Champion Award Selection Committee.  

5. Ils doivent être mis en candidature au cours de l’année actuelle de présentation des candidatures pour les prix.

Nous acceptons et encourageons les candidatures inclusives et diversifiées en ce qui a trait à l’âge, au genre, à la nationalité, au statut de résident au Canada et au parcours de carrière. 

A nominee must represent all the criteria (1-3) as outlined below: 

1. Leadership & Impact in Community Sport – Evidence of leadership and contributions to community sport, enhancing affordable access for children and youth who may be excluded or marginalized. Evidence of prioritizing positive outcomes for children and youth through sport to enable lifelong success. 

2. Youth-Centered & Inclusive Approach – Embeds youth voice and diverse perspectives in program design and implementation. 

3. Administrative/Procedural Requirements – Meets procedural criteria (consent, previous nominations, award attendance, committee affiliations).

Applications Open: November 17th, 2025

Applications Close: January 31st, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST

The successful nominee will be included in the June 2026 class announcement.

For more information about the award please review the Frequently Asked Questions for more information. If you require additional support, please reach out to your Regional Manager.   If you require any accommodation to complete this nomination form or participate in the nomination process, please contact us at jumpstart@cantire.com. We are happy to provide support to ensure everyone can fully participate.