Indoor Athlete

An athlete in the 15U/16U and 17U/18U category who has shown a combination of performance, positive attitude, and leadership for his/her team both on and off the court. A total of 4 Indoor Athlete Awards will be presented:

•  1 athlete in the 15U/16U women’s division
•  1 athlete in the 17U/18U women’s division
•  1 athlete in the 15U/16U men’s division
•  1 athlete in the 17U/18U men’s division

* The 18U Mikasa Achievement Award winners will be awarded $500.

Coach (Performance)

A coach in the 16U, 17U or 18U category who has led their team to a consistently high level of performance during the season while modelling the principles of fair play and sportsmanship. A total of 2 Coach Awards will be presented:

• 1 Coach in the 16U, 17U or 18U women’s division
• 1 Coach in the 16U, 17U or 18U men’s division

Coach (Development)

A coach in the 12U-18U category who demonstrates they are a great role model and leader who teaches character and life lessons in addition to volleyball skills and tactics.  They go beyond expectations to ensure every athlete, and the team, reaches their full potential.  A total of 2 Coach Awards will be presented:

•  2 coaches will be considered from all divisions

Volunteer

A volunteer who has shown a consistently high level of dedication and service to Volleyball Alberta and/or their club throughout the indoor season. An individual with years of service meriting special recognition for going above and beyond to give back to the volleyball community in Alberta.

•  One Volunteer Award will be presented

Referee

Two referees as selected by the Volleyball Alberta Referees Association criteria.

•  1 Referee (Development) Award will be presented
•  1 Referee (Performance) Award will be presented

Beach Athlete

Two beach athletes as selected by the Volleyball Alberta Beach Program based on performance and their commitment to beach throughout the summer. A total of 2 Beach Athlete Awards will be presented:

•  1 youth beach athlete from the women’s division
•  1 youth beach athlete from the men’s division

Beach award recipients from the previous beach season will be invited to the annual awards ceremony that is typically held in the middle of the current beach season; the ceremony is typically held in June/July. 

Prepare and Collect Your Nomination

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

The Nomination Form will open on the first Monday after Provincials. Please submit after their Provincials and additional information can be added to the nomination package after Nationals by emailing info@volleyballalberta.ca.

Please submit your nomination(s) by: May 12, 2024 11:59 pm.

Time frame for the 2024 VA Mikasa Achievement Awards:

• April 22, the nomination form will open at 9:00 am.
• For the Athlete & Coach Performance Categories, we would like to receive their nominations within 5 days after their Provincials.
  • Please submit by April 26 for 15UB and 17UG
  • Please submit by May 3 for 16UG, 17UB, 18UB
  • Please submit by May 10 for 15UG, 16UB, 18UG
• All other categories can be submitted between April 22 – May 12.
• May 12, the nomination form will close at 11:59 pm.
• May 31, Announce this year’s award recipients.
• June 22, 2024, Awards Ceremony.