Contributing to the Calgary Bantam Football Association for 49 years — and counting — Ron Logan is the 2022 Sportsperson of the Year. Over the decades of volunteering, he also found time to coach baseball, hockey, soccer.

Calgary's Bree Howling is learning about the ups and downs of the professional boxing game. But, even after missing out on the grandest of opportunities, she's as eager as ever to chase titles.

The Calgary Booster Club today unveiled the names of its nine new Honoured Athletic Leaders.

Local athlete Kyra Christmas — scoring star of the Canadian women's water polo team, productive import for a club in Greece — opens up about her mental-health challenges over the years. "I definitely still struggle with it."

The Calgary Booster Club today announced the Athletes of the Year, based on performance during the 2021 calendar year, and Sportsperson of the Year.

Calgary swimmer Stephen Calkins has dedicated much of his life to racing. Always close to making a national team, he could never quite get there. So he decided to retire. Then something funny happened. "Kind of weird."

Calgary teenager Ryann Perrett is barrelling into a busy stretch. Not that she's complaining. With the Notre Dame Hounds, she's currently participating in the Esso Cup. Immediately after that? She's heading for Hockey Canada's U18 selection camp. And, don't forget, high school graduation is right around the corner.

Colton Hunchak's evolution from draft-day afterthought to game-day contributor for the Stampeders is impressive. Now the local's path to the CFL has become a blueprint for up-and-coming football players in Calgary.

Overcoming significant setbacks — burnout and a broken back — UCalgary runner is forging a brilliant career, recently dominating at the Canada West Conference and U Sports levels. Plus, his continued devotion to volunteer work is earning community recognition.

With a recent bout in Montreal, Steve Claggett ran his professional fight total to 40. Reaching a milestone like that is never straightforward. "Such a roller coaster," is what he says. In conversation, the Calgarian runs through the highs and lows of his ongoing boxing career.

As we finalize the voting for our 2021 Athletes of the Year, we wanted to hear from you.

[Note: The award reflects the 2021 calendar year. For instance, the Toyko Olympics count; the Beijing Olympics do not.]

A decade ago, Melissa Paauwe embraced running — or should we say running embraced her? Now the Calgarian thrives on the paths and trails, explores various running-related ventures, volunteers for a number of groups.