Background
Ontario Cycling (OC) appreciates the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of all individuals who help progress the sport in Ontario. Athletes, coaches, officials, clubs, teams and volunteers all play a vital role in the success of the sport within the province. To acknowledge some of the major achievements within the province in a given year, OC recognizes individuals in the below award categories. Award recipients are determined by the Ontario Cycling Awards & Recognition Committee (unless otherwise noted) and possess the qualities that OC associates with exemplary performance, excellence, sportsmanship, leadership and determination.
Nomination Process
Criteria for each nomination will be based upon any results, achievements, and/or contributions made between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022. All nominations must be submitted by the relevant eligible nominating group (see below chart) and include background information on the nominees’ credentials no later than 11:59pm ET November 19, 2022. For awards open to all OC members to nominate, a link is provided below to the nomination form.
| AWARD | ELIGIBLE NOMINATING GROUP | SELECTION COMMITTEE |
|---|---|---|
|
All Athlete of the Year |
David Jack – Provincial Track & Road Coach Rob Holmgren – Provincial Mountain Bike Coach Murray Solem –Para-Cycling Coach Britney Hovencamp – OC Event & Sport Coordinator |
OC Awards & Recognition Committee |
|
Volunteer of the Year |
All 2022 OC Members |
OC Awards & Recognition Committee |
|
Ryan Victor Griffin |
All 2022 OC Members |
Ryan Victor Griffin Award
Selection Committee
|
|
Commissaire of the Year |
All 2022 OC licensed Commissaires |
OC Events Team |
NOTE:
Nominators cannot be family members or related to the individual they are nominating
Selection Process
Once the nomination deadline has passed, OC staff will review all submissions for information accuracy and award eligibility. A Final Award Nominee List, with a minimum of one male and one female nominee, will be submitted to the relevant Selection Committee no later than November 23, 2022. A minimum of one male and one female nominee must be included on the Final Award Nominee List.
Each Selection Committee will then be responsible for selecting an award recipient from the Final Award Nominee List by 11:59pm ET on November 30, 2022.
Award recipients will be notified via email December 2nd and posted on the OC website.
Eligibility Criteria
Please be sure to review the Eligibility and Selection Criteria as well as each specific award’s criteria prior to nominating.
- Award recipients must be a current and valid member of Ontario Cycling for the 2022 season.
- A member is defined as anyone who holds a current and valid:
- OC issued UCI License
- OC issued Provincial Race License
- OC issued Associate Club Membership
- OC issued General Membership
- The nomination must be based upon accomplishments between November 1st, 2021 and October 31st, 2022.
- Nominations submitted without supporting details will not be considered.
NOTE:
Exception is the Volunteer of the Year Award, which is also open to a non-member who has contributed their time to the sport in 2022
NOMINATION DEADLINE: 11:59pm ET November 19, 2022
OC Award Categories
U17/Junior Road
This award is presented to the athlete in either the U17 or Junior age categories that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned Road events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
U23/Elite Road
This award is presented to the athlete in either the U23/Elite age categories that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned Road events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
U17/Junior MTB
This award is presented to the athlete in either the U17 or Junior age categories that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned Mountain Bike events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
U23/Elite MTB
This award is presented to the athlete in either the U23/Elite age categories that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned Mountain Bike events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
U17/Junior Cyclo-Cross
This award is presented to the athlete in either the U17 or Junior age categories that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned Cyclo-Cross events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
U23/Elite Cyclo-Cross
This award is presented to the athlete in either the U23/Elite age categories that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned Cyclo-Cross events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
U17/Junior Track
This award is presented to the athlete in either the U17 or Junior age categories that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned Track events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
U23/Elite Track
This award is presented to the athlete in either the U23/Elite age categories that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned Track events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
Commissaire
This award recognizes an active Ontario Cycling Commissaire on the basis of their achievement of excellence, at the Provincial level. The award is presented to the individual who demonstrates the highest commitment to the values of sport and fair play, as well as the highest standards of officiating professionalism and integrity. This individual has made a positive contribution and impact on the sport of cycling in Ontario and is recognized by their peers as a valuable member, mentor, and resource to the sport of cycling.
The nominee must have been an active Commissaire over each of the past three years, with at least one Ontario assignment during the current season (UCI, National or Provincial), and have not won the award in the previous two years
Tim DaSilva BMX
This award is presented to the rider that encompasses everything that Tim DaSilva was: dedicated, passionate, great attitude, always giving back, a natural leader, and a man with integrity. The award is presented to a BMX athlete who competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned BMX events and achieved significant results in either of these competition levels.
Para-Cycling
This award is presented to the para-athlete in either that competed in both National and International UCI sanctioned events this season. The athlete must have had significant results achieved in high level competitions, while also demonstrating strong character, sportsmanship, and leadership in all areas of cycling.
Ryan Victor Griffin
This award is given to a MTB athlete who consistently displays all the characteristics that Ryan showed throughout his life: dedication, hard work, consistently going above and beyond expectations, always willing to step in and help others and give back, as well as showing perseverance and resiliency. The recipient also will have demonstrated a desire to actively participate and support as many Ontario events as possible.
Volunteer
This award recognizes an individual who has freely contributed their time, talents, and energy to elevating the sport of cycling within the province. The award is presented to the individual who exemplifies passion, respect, dedication and commitment to the cycling community at large in any capacity over the past season. The nominee for this award need not be a member of the Ontario Cycling.