The Canada Soccer Awards are presented annually at the Canada Soccer Awards Banquet at the

Canadian Soccer Association The Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer) is the governing body of soccer in Canada. It is a national organization that oversees the Canadian men's and women's national teams for international play, as well as the respective junior sides ( ...

's Annual Meeting of the Members in early May. There are six main Association Awards presented at the banquet alongside the annual

Canada Soccer Hall of Fame The Canada Soccer Hall of Fame honours people and institutions for their contributions to Canadian soccer. It was founded in 1997 by the Ontario Soccer Association and was originally located in Vaughan, Ontario. As of 2019, the Canada Soccer Hal ...

(non-player) honoured member. These Association Awards may honour administrators, coaches, referees and players. As part of the Awards Banquet, Canada Soccer also celebrates their annual Canada Soccer Player Awards and

(Modern Canadian Players category) honoured members, but those award winners are typically announced separately and honoured at home international matches. At the 2023 Awards Banquet, Canada Soccer honoured

Atiba Hutchinson Atiba Hutchinson (born 8 February 1983) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder and captains both Süper Lig club Beşiktaş and the Canada national team. While playing in Denmark he won the Danish Super Liga Player o ...

(President's Award), Francine Mérette (Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award),

Sylvie Béliveau Sylvie Béliveau (born 8 December 1963) is a Canadian soccer coach. Career Béliveau was the head coach of the Canada women's national team at the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup. Honours * Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award: 2023 References ...

(Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award),

Drew Fischer Drew Fischer (born July 10, 1980) is a Canadian football referee who regularly officiates Major League Soccer games, and was approved for international matches in 2015. Background Fischer was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. As a teen i ...

(Ray Morgan Memorial Award), Dr.

Clare Rustad Clare Ada Rustad (born May 27, 1983) is a Canadian former soccer midfielder. Her last club was the Toronto Lady Lynx in 2010. She played for Canada women's national soccer team between 2000 and 2008, making 45 appearances and scoring three goal ...

(Brian Budd Award), and John Eatmon (Award of Merit).

Canada Soccer Annual Awards

President's Award

The President's Award honours an individual for their outstanding and unique efforts in developing soccer in Canada. The award was first presented in 1993 (and awarded annually with the exception of 2010, 2011, 2020 and 2021).

Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award

The Aubrey Sanford Meritorious Service Award "honours an individual for their outstanding service and overall contribution in refereering, coaching, playing or administration". The award was named in honour of the late Aubrey Sanford.

Ray Morgan Memorial Award

The Ray Morgan Memorial Award honours referees that show progress at the national and international levels. The award was first presented in 1980 (and awarded annually with the exception of 1988, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2020, 2021). The award was named in honour of the late Ray Morgan.

Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award

The Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award "honours a person’s overall contributions to coaching in Canada for a minimum of 20 years". The award was first presented in 2022. The award was named in honour of the late

Tony Waiters Anthony Keith Waiters (1 February 1937 – 5 November 2020) was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is better known for his coaching career in Canada. He managed the Vancouver Whitecaps to an NASL championship, and was in charg ...

Brian Budd Award

The Brian Budd Award honours outstanding individuals "who have excelled both in soccer and in another endeavour, be it in sport or public life. The individual must exemplify good character, accomplishments, dedication and provide inspiration to present and future generations". The award was presented from 2010 to 2014 and then once again starting annually in 2022. The award was named in honour of the late

Brian Budd Brian "Budgie" Budd (April 8, 1952 – June 11, 2008) was a Canadian professional soccer player best known for winning the '' World Superstars'' competition three years in a row from 1978 to 1980. He was also a soccer sportscaster. Early year ...

Canada Soccer Award of Merit

The Canada Soccer Award of Merit honours individuals for their efforts in the "promotion, growth and development of soccer in Canada".

References

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External links

* Canada Soccer Player Awards *

Canadian soccer trophies and awards