St. John’s, NL – Newfoundland and Labrador is gearing up to celebrate the province’s top athletes, coaches, teams, officials, executives, and volunteers from an unforgettable 2025 season. The Sport NL Provincial Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Delta Hotel in St. John’s, recognizing the people and programs that made this year a historic one for sport in the province.
The 2025 season was defined by exceptional performances across a wide range of sports and by the province’s successful hosting of the 2025 Canada Games. The nominees for this year’s awards showcase not only talent and dedication on the field, ice, and court, but also leadership, teamwork, and commitment behind the scenes. From young athletes making their mark to coaches shaping the next generation, and from teams delivering remarkable performances to volunteers who give tirelessly to support sport, this list represents the very best of Newfoundland and Labrador’s sporting community.
Among the nominees for Junior Female Athlete of the Year are Falon McLoughlan in volleyball, Isabelle Quinton in kickboxing, and Avery Strong in ball hockey, while Junior Male Athlete nominations include Gavin Baggs in para sport, Jared Picco in softball, and Ben Veitch in hockey. Senior athletes recognized for their outstanding achievements include Kate Bazeley in athletics, Molly Gill in ball hockey, Jaida Lee in baseball, Ryan Greene in hockey, Jason Hill in softball, and Chris Weeks in swimming.
Coaches are also celebrated, with nominees such as Carmel Casey for her work in Special Olympics, Duffy Earle in swimming, Devonne Ryan in gymnastics, Brian Casey in hockey, Christopher Roberts in swimming, and Jake Stanford in soccer. Rising star coaches Abby Evans in soccer, Maddi Healy in baseball, and Jayden St. Croix in volleyball round out the coaching category.
Teams that made a mark in 2025 are also recognized. The Deer Lake Red Wings, Galway Hitmen, and Holy Cross Challenge Cup represent top male teams, while Holy Cross Nutra Holdings Jubilee Trophy, NL United, and Open Starlites are among the standout female teams. Youth teams like the 13U AA Pasadena Pirates, U15 High Performance Program Team NL, Team NL 14U Black, Paradise Girls U17, and U15 AAA Eastern IceBreakers are also featured, demonstrating the depth of young talent in the province.
Officials and volunteers are an essential part of the sporting community and are recognized for their dedication. Nominations for Senior and Junior Officials include Dave Dove, Norm Higdon, Kiana Laundry, Isabelle Crocker, Lewis Holwell, and James Ryan. Volunteers such as Susan Dean, Michelle Healy, and Christa Skinner are also honored for their efforts to support athletes and programs across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Executives who have guided sport organizations with vision and leadership are included in the nominees, with Kristyn Coley, Jesse DeVilla, and Steve Power acknowledged for their contributions.
With nominations spanning 15 different sports and communities across the province, the 2025 Sport NL Awards reflect not only individual talent but also the collective strength of Newfoundland and Labrador’s sport system. These nominees represent the future of sport in the province while celebrating the milestones and achievements that have already made 2025 a year to remember.
TSFlick will be covering the awards ceremony in full, sharing the winners, highlights, and stories that showcase the remarkable achievements of Newfoundland and Labrador’s athletes, coaches, teams, officials, executives, and volunteers. Stay tuned for exclusive coverage and in-depth profiles of this year’s nominees and award recipients.