About the Breakthrough Awards
There have been tremendous strides in bringing gender equity to the forefront of sports and physical activity in Canada over the past few decades.
Throughout the years, CAAWS has celebrated many outstanding achievements and recognized the contributions that ‘break through’ the traditional limits and pave the way for girls and women to participate at every level.
While there are still many accomplishments worthy of recognition, CAAWS changed the award structure in 2009. From this point forward, CAAWS will only be soliciting nominations for the Marion Lay “Herstorical” Award.
Marion Lay “Herstorical” Award
This award is presented to an individual, group or organization whose distinct contribution has had a long-term impact (10 years or more) and significant influence and has broken down barriers to equal participation for girls and women in sport and physical activity.
The Breakthrough Awards were first introduced in 1986.
Call for Nominations will be posted here along with the nomination form, criteria and process when the call goes out each year. To receive the Call for Nominations sign up for the CAAWS monthly newsletter.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
The Breakthrough Awards were established by CAAWS in 1986 to recognize exceptional accomplishments that ‘break through’ traditional limits and pave the way for girls and women to participate.
Breakthrough Winner 2011 | Breakthrough Winner 2009 | 2005-2006 Awards | 2004 Awards | 2003 Awards |2002 Awards | 2001 Awards | 2000 Awards | 1999 Awards | 1998 Awards | 1997 Awards | 1996 Awards | Pre-1996 Award Winners |
