The Community Sport Hero Awards is a partnered event between PacificSport Okanagan and the City of Kelowna for over twenty years! The event honours local athletes, sport leaders, and major events which demonstrate: innovation, excellence, and leadership within their sport(s). There is a long legacy of recipients who showcase the incredible talents we have right here in the Okanagan.
Community Sport Heroes are nominated through a call for nomination each year.
Nominations – 2027 Community Sport Heroes: Now Open!
Sport Heroes are individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and positive impact through sport—on and off the field.
Please note only those selected as a Community Sport Hero will be contacted
Community Sport Hero Award Winners 2026
On February 10th, 2026 we had the honour of celebrating local community Sport Hero Award winners at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. We congratulate all the award winners, and thank our community for gathering to celebrate those who keep sport alive in Kelowna!
Athletic Excellence:
Annika Gross – Soccer
Cheyenne Simicak – Softball
Felix Bergeron – Weight Lifting
Cassidy Bank – Softball & Ball Hockey
Finley Cashin – Ski Cross
Noah Watters – Basketball
Isobel Babcock – Ringette & Volleyball
Leadership Excellence:
Daryle Assman – Baseball
Kyla Inaba – Golf
Susan Griffiths – Childrens Games
Kasey Wright – Softball
Ashtin Callaghan – Karate
Tannis Andersen – Track & Field
Sasha Carter, Dave Stephenson, Tanya Stroinig – Curling
Sport Hosting Excellence:
FireStorm Nationals, Hosted by Kelowna BMX