Team Canada (Armstrong) DOES NOT win team of the year!

As reported earlier on the blog Team Canada (Team Armstrong) was up for Team of the year at the Canadian Sport awards. The fact that the team was up for the award spared a strong discussion regardign a number of issues including classification and participation.

The 2010 paralympic gold medallist were beat out by another curling team TEAM Stoughton. A complete list of winners can be found below:

Winners Announcement 39th Canadian Sport Awards

Patrick Chan Wins Male Athlete of the Year
Christine Nesbitt Wins Female Athlete of the Year

The True Sport Foundation today announced the winners of the 39th Canadian Sport Awards, which recognize and honour excellence in Canadian sport including the sporting achievements of Canada’s finest athletes and the contributions of others in 2011.

“The Canadian Sport Awards play an important role in honouring our hard-working athletes, sport leaders, volunteers and corporations for their accomplishments and contributions to Canadian sport in 2011,” noted Peter Leyser, Executive Director, True Sport Foundation. “These winners, along with all finalists and nominees, have earned the praise of all Canadians through their immense talent, ongoing commitment and unwavering dedication to Canadian sport.”

2011 Canadian Sport Awards Winners

The Athletic Performance Awards recognize outstanding athletic performance. Winners include:

Male Athlete of the Year: Patrick Chan, Figure Skating

Female Athlete of the Year: Christine Nesbitt, Speed Skating

Junior Athlete of the Year: Alex Harvey, Cross Country Skiing

Team of the Year: Jeff Stoughton (skip), Jonathan Mead (3rd), Reid Carruthers (2nd), Steve Gould (lead), Garth Smith (alternate), Curling – Men’s Team

Partners of the Year: Alex Harvey & Devon Kershaw, Cross Country Ski, Men’s Team Sprint

The Leadership Awards recognize and celebrate an individual’s outstanding contribution to the betterment of sport:

Leadership in Sport Award: Tom Quinn

Volunteer Achievement Award: Judith Tutty

Athlete Leadership Award: Michael Smith

The Corporate Excellence Award recognizes and celebrates a corporation who provides outstanding support to Canadian sport: Forzani Group

The Spirit of Sport Story of the Year category recognizes and celebrates Canadian heroes: Ottawa Senators Women’s Bantam AA hockey team