Know an inspirational youth involved in sports? Nominate them for the 2025 Youth Sports Award

Help us recognize a youth aged 12 to 19 who has made an exceptional contribution to sport! Nominate a deserving candidate today for Port Moody’s 2025 Youth Sports Award, part of the City’s Civic Awards program. Visit portmoody.ca/civicawards for nomination criteria and our online nomination form. Paper application forms are available at City Hall (100 Newport Drive) and the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Road). Nominations must be submitted by April 30, 2025.
“The Youth Sports Award provides us with a wonderful opportunity to recognize young people who are following their passion for sport and making meaningful contributions to community life,” says Mayor Meghan Lahti. “If you know a youth who is reaching new heights, inspiring others, and making a positive difference in their sport, I encourage you to fill out a nomination form today.”
The Youth Sports Award recognizes an individual who has furthered the growth, reputation, and/or character of sport through sport administration, coaching, officiating, and/or participation.
Nominees must fit one of the following categories:
- significant personal achievement;
- sportsmanship;
- historical contribution/pioneer;
- leadership; and
- novelty/unique contribution to sport.
Each nomination must include two references as well as items that demonstrate the nominee’s role in sport, such as photographs, media clips, medals, jerseys, and trophies. Nominators under the age of 19 must also submit a consent form (available at portmoody.ca/civicawards or at City Hall) signed by a parent/guardian.
The Youth Sports Award is open for nominations every two years in winter/spring, with one award presented per cycle in June or July. Port Moody’s Youth Focus Committee reviews nominations and forwards a recommendation to Council for final decision. Recipients’ names are added to a permanent plaque and their memorabilia items are displayed at the Recreation Complex for at least one year.