The Kinsmen Club of Lethbridge has been proud to sponsor the Sports Persons of the Year Award since the award’s inception in 1995.
The award acknowledge individuals for their outstanding performance or participation in sports while representing Lethbridge and area during the previous year. In 2007, these awards were expanded to include both female and male recipients each year.
Please note: The recipients of the Sports Persons of the Year Award are selected by members of the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame board and are not part of the nomination form for LSHOF inductees. While nominations for this award are not accepted at this time, you are welcome to suggest a deserving candidate to the board by sending an email message of support to info@lethbridgesportshalloffame.ca.
2025 FEMALE KINSMEN OF THE YEAR
2025 MALE KINSMEN OF THE YEAR
Keyara Wardley
Rugby 7sKeyara Wardley
Keyara Wardley, from Vulcan, achieved her dream of becoming a two-time Canadian Olympian and Olympic medalist in 2024. Despite setbacks, including a broken hip and ACL surgery, she was part of Canada’s silver-winning women’s rugby sevens team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, showcasing her resilience and dedication.
Apollo (Fox) Hess
SwimmingApollo (Fox) Hess
Apollo (Fox) Hess had a feeling as a youngster that he would go on to become a world-class athlete, and his intuition was proven correct when he represented Canada in swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
All nominations shall be considered annually by the Board or Directors. The decision of the Board shall be final and all nominators will be notified accordingly . An induction ceremony will be held once per year, when possible.