Awards
Investing in People. Strengthening Sport. Building Calgary’s Future.
For more than 70 years, the Calgary Booster Club has supported amateur sport in Calgary through meaningful grants and scholarships. Our Awards program exists to reduce barriers, recognize dedication, and help athletes and students pursue excellence at every stage of their journey.
Art Smith Endowment Grant
The Art Smith Amateur Sport Legacy Fund is a partnership between the Calgary Booster Club and Parks Foundation Calgary, designed to provide long-term support for amateur athletes through an endowed fund.
Named in honour of Art Smith, a founding member of the Calgary Booster Club and one of Calgary’s most respected civic leaders, this grant reflects a commitment to sustained excellence in sport – supporting athletes based on performance level and financial need.
Who should apply:
Athletes competing at a provincial or national level, or transitioning into high-performance competition, who are Calgary residents (or training within the City of Calgary) and are 17+ by the application deadline.
→ Learn more about eligibility and how to apply
Bob Freeze Sport Grant
The Bob Freeze Sport Grant honours Bob Freeze, President of the Calgary Booster Club in 1959–60 and Sportsperson of the Year in 1965, whose passion for grass roots sport helped shape youth athletics in Calgary.
This grant supports:
- Youth athletes (up to age 16) through individual awards
- One Calgary-based organization annually, supporting initiatives that benefit youth sport – ideally multi-sport and community-focused
→ Learn more about the Bob Freeze Sport Grant
Scholarships
Supporting Student-Athletes in Sport and Education
The Calgary Booster Club proudly supports student-athletes who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and commitment in both sport and academics.
Calgary High Schools (CSHSAA) Scholarship
Recognizing outstanding student-athletes across Calgary high schools who balance competitive sport with academic achievement and community involvement.
→ Learn more about this scholarship
Father Whelihan Memorial Scholarship
Honouring the legacy of Father Whelihan, this scholarship supports student-athletes who demonstrate strong character, sportsmanship, and service to others.
Gretta Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
Female High School Athlete of the Year
One of the Calgary Booster Club’s most prestigious scholarships, this award recognizes Calgary’s top female high school athlete for excellence in performance, leadership, and dedication to sport.
Harry Hood Memorial Football Scholarship
Dedicated to supporting student-athletes involved in football who demonstrate commitment, teamwork, and leadership within the sport.
John F. Mayell Memorial Scholarship
Male High School Athlete of the Year
A premier high school award recognizing Calgary’s top male student-athlete for outstanding athletic achievement, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Post-Secondary & Partner Institution Awards
Continuing Support Beyond High School
The Calgary Booster Club works with post-secondary and partner institutions to support student-athletes as they continue their education and athletic development.
Awards are available through:
- Ambrose University
- Mount Royal University (MRU)
- National Sport School
- SAIT
- St. Mary’s University
- University of Calgary
→ Learn more through your institution