Celebrating Sport, Inspiring Youth Since 1968

The Greater Victoria Sports Awards

The Greater Victoria Sport Awards stands as a time-honoured tradition, with a history rooted in its inception in 1968. This cherished annual event is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the remarkable achievements of athletes, teams, coaches, and volunteers who have left an indelible mark on the Greater Victoria sports landscape. Hosted with great pride by the Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission, this gala is not merely a recognition of sporting prowess but also a testament to the enduring spirit of sportsmanship and dedication within our vibrant community.

As we gather each year to celebrate the unwavering passion for sports that defines our region, we continue to strengthen our commitment to sports excellence and its profound impact on our community’s well-being.

 

Thursday, Feb 27, 2025

Victoria, BC

Greater Victoria Sports Awards

An award recipient

2024 Event

An annual event celebrating the achievements of Greater Victoria athletes, teams, coaches & volunteers. The original awards took place from 1968 to 2006. The Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission is pleased to continue honouring excellence with the relaunch the awards in 2023. The next awards will take place Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Government House.

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The Greater Victoria Sport Awards are an annual celebration of sport presented by the Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission.

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A crowd applauds
Greater Victoria Sports Awards
HistoryThe first Sports Celebrity Dinner was held at the Empress Hotel in 1968. The event would eventually become the Victoria Sport Awards and would be held every year thereafter until 2006.
An award nominee
NominationsAny individual, team or organization from Greater Victoria or with a connection to this region can be nominated for a Greater Victoria Sport Award.
Our SponsorsFor your very generous contributions to the Greater Victoria Sport Awards, we want to send warm thanks and appreciation to our sponsors.

Membership

The Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission (GVSTC) is a member-based entity dedicated to driving sport tourism in the region. Membership in the GVSTC offers significant advantages to organizations involved in local sports or sports tourism. If you’re interested in becoming a member, we encourage you to review our membership levels and reach out to our team if you have any inquiries.

It’s important to note that Destination Greater Victoria memberships and Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission memberships are distinct from one another. While a Destination Greater Victoria membership can be expanded to include membership to the Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission, organizations can opt to be solely a member of Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission. It’s worth mentioning that sport tourism leads will only be shared with Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission members.

Members enjoy exclusive advantages – Join now or contact the Member Services team.

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.