True Sport Foundation is committed to ensuring that sport makes a positive contribution to Canadian society, to our athletes and to the physical and moral development of Canada’s youth.

2011 Winners of the 39th CSA

Congratulations!

The True Sport Foundation announced the winners for the 39th Canadian Sport Awards (CSA) on January 17, 2012.

The Athletic Performance Awards recognize outstanding athletic performance.

  • Male Athlete of the Year: Patrick Chan, Figure Skating
  • Female Athlete of the Year: Christine Nesbitt, Speed Skating
  • Junior Athlete of the Year: Alex Harvey, Cross Country Skiing 
  • Team of the Year: Jeff Stoughton (skip), Jonathan Mead (3rd), Reid Carruthers (2nd), Steve Gould (lead), Garth Smith (alternate), Curling – Men’s Team
  • Partners of the Year: Alex Harvey & Devon Kershaw, Cross Country Ski, Men’s Team Sprint

The Leadership Awards recognize and celebrate an individual’s outstanding contribution to the betterment of sport. 

  • Leadership in Sport Award: Tom Quinn
  • Athlete Leadership Award: Michael Smith
  • Volunteer Achievement Award: Judith Tutty

The Corporate Excellence Award recognizes and celebrates a corporation who provides outstanding support to Canadian sport.

  • The winner is: Forzani Group

The Spirit of Sport Story of the Year category recognizes and celebrates Canadian heroes who, in the pursuit of sporting excellence, have demonstrated values such as fairness, inclusion, perseverance, sportsmanship, respect for others, and a true love of sport.

  • The winner is:  Ottawa Senators Women’s Bantam AA hockey team