2026 Wrestling NS Award Winners
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Division Awards
Top athlete in each division based on placements at tournaments in 2026 season
| Division | Winner |
| U21 Male | Maksym Zhemskyi |
| U21 Female | Olivia Clarke |
| U19 Male | Kerem Yalcin |
| U19 Female | Azalea Dambergs |
| U17 Male | Hayden Graves |
| U17 Female | Claire Oickle |
| U15 Male | Aiden Cox |
| U15 Female | Jordyn Smith |
| U13 Male | Rafael Torterolo |
| U13 Female | Ivy Charette-Butwick |
| U11 Male | Lucas Torterolo |
| U11 Female | Chloe Hart |
| U9 Male | Arlo Redden |
| U9 Female | Valentina Torterolo |
| U7 Male | Avery Oliver |
Nomination Based Awards
Athlete Leadership Award
Given annually to a U17/U19 wrestler who demonstrates continuous and constant leadership throughout the year in the training room and during competition.
2026 Winner: Hayden Graves
Outstanding Development Award
Given annually to U13/U15 developing wrestlers who show respect, fair play, enthusiasm and a commitment to development by regularly attending and fully participating in practices, competitions and training camps.
2026 Winners: Jordyn Smith & Rafael Torterolo
Club Coach of the Year
Given annually to a club coach who has contributed to the enhanced development of their athletes and the sport.
2026 Winner: Morgan Marchand – Metro Amateur Wrestling Club
School Sport Coach of the Year
Given annually to a SSNS coach who has contributed to the enhanced development of their athletes and the sport.
2026 Winner: Jake Jollimore
Official of the Year
Given annually to an official (referee or drawmaster) who has dedicated considerable time and effort to the wrestling community and without whom the sport would not be the same.
2026 Winner: Ross Traves
Parent of the Year
Given annually to an individual of the wrestling community who has dedicated considerable time and effort to the successful development and support of athletes, clubs, events, wrestling and Wrestling NS.
2026 Winner: Tammy Rehberg
Long Service Award
Given annually to individuals who have been a member of and contributed to the development and organization of Wrestling NS for a minimum of 20 years.
2026 Winners: Mike Lidstone, Barbara Cochrane, Amy Marchand, Alex Dimitropoulos & Michael Heilman
2026 Support4Sport Award Winners
Community Sport Organization of the Year – Valley Wrestling Club
Team of the Year – Metro Amateur Wrestling Club
Senior Male Athlete of the Year – Mitchell Heyens
Junior Female Athlete of the Year – Azalea Dambergs
Junior Male Athlete of the Year – Ronan McMahon
Coach of the Year – Justin LeBlanc
Official of the Year – Ross Traves
Volunteer of the Year – Tammy Rehberg
