The 40th Annual Saskatchewan Sport Awards Recipients and Finalists have been announced.
The awards celebrate the success and dedication of those in the province’s amateur sport community through two categories, Excellence Awards and Recognition Awards.
Midale's Keely Shaw has been Nominated by Saskatchewan Cycling Association as Female Athlete of the Year.
Shaw has Raced in four events at the 2024 Paralympic Games, earning her second consecutive Paralympic bronze medal in the Women’s C4 3000-metre Individual Pursuit and also captured bronze at two other international competitions.
As well, Weyburn's Sheila Leach, a rowing umpire, was named a recipient of the "Inspire Through Sport Award". She was nominated by Saskatchewan Rowing Association.
According to Sask Sport, for more than 30 years, Sheila Leach has been involved in the world of sport through various capacities. In 2008, she founded the Estevan Minor Football club and took to coaching water polo and baseball on separate occasions. Since 2013, Sheila has stepped into the role of officiating rowing, overseeing various provincial and national events, and working to grow the sport as a whole. Outside of her regular officiating duties, Shelia has worked to grow the number of active umpires in Saskatchewan and acts as a mentor for umpires at regattas throughout the year.
The Sask Sport Awards, which will be celebrated with a gala on January 30th in Saskatoon, will also be live-streamed via YouTube.
Find the full list of finalists HERE.