38th Canadian Sport Awards

WHO:           Canada’s top Olympians, amateur athletes and sport leaders will be  recognized.

WHAT:         The 38^th Canadian Sport Awards

WHEN:          Saturday, November 20^th, 9:00am

RESULTS TO BE RELEASED UNDER MEDIA EMBARGO on November 19^th at 10:00 a.m. EST.
PLEASE DO NOT PUBLISH RESULTS UNTIL AFTER AWARDS PRESENTATION on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. EST!!
Athletes in attendance will be confirmed Nov. 19^th (for photo/media ops) 

WHERE:        Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference
                     The Westin Hotel, Ottawa
                     Room: Confederation Ballroom
                     11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa

WHY:            Canadians love sport and are extremely proud of their national and local sport heroes! The Canadian Sport Awards are the best opportunity to honour our Canadian athletes.  This annual event promotes sporting excellence across Canada and reminds Canadians how sport lifts the human spirit. It is a tribute to the hard work, the dedication and the victories of our country’s finest athletes.

DETAILS:      The Canadian Sport Awards is a recognition event for achievement in Canadian sport. Program highlights will include: Male/Female Athlete of the  Year, Junior Athlete of the Year, Team of the Year, Partners of the Year,  Corporate Excellence Award, Leadership in Sport, Volunteer Achievement,  Athlete Leadership and Spirit of Sport Story of the Year.

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Christine Mulkins, BOOST PR
416-652-2544, cmulkins@rogers.com