Celebrating Excellence. Inspiring the Next Generation.
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Each year, the Rady JCC celebrates Jewish athletes whose stories remind us what sport can be at its very best.
These are the athletes who show up early, train with purpose, lead with integrity, and make their communities stronger through their commitment and character.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Rady JCC Jewish Athlete Scholarships and Awards, recognizing athletes whose passion, and dedication extend far beyond the field of play. These honours celebrate not only athletic achievement, but also leadership and impact.
Recipients are selected by official Rady JCC Selection Committees, with scholarships generously funded through memorial and tribute funds held at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Together, these awards help ensure opportunity and potential are never limited by circumstance.
Award recipients and select honours will be celebrated at the 52nd Annual Rady JCC Ken Kronson Sports Dinner on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, with select recognitions announced live on stage.
Below, you will find full details for each scholarship and award, including eligibility criteria and direct links to the official Google nomination forms. Nominations may be submitted by athletes themselves or on behalf of others.
All nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Honouring the spirit of mastery,
discipline, and excellence in sport
The Idy & Max Nusgart Jewish Athlete of the Year is the Rady JCC’s highest athletic honour, recognizing one Jewish athlete who has demonstrated exceptional achievement at the high school, provincial, national, or international level.
This award celebrates athletes whose commitment, discipline, and performance distinguish them among their peers, while representing the values of sport and community at the highest levels of competition.
Finalists are selected by an independent committee of professional sports journalists and are informed prior to the Rady Sports Dinner. The winner is not announced in advance and is revealed live at the gala.
The recipient is provided with a bursary from the Fred Glazerman Memorial Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Recognizing young leaders who
play hard, lift others, and lead with heart
The Bert Knazan Award recognizes two Jewish youth athletes, one male and one female, who exemplify leadership, sportsmanship, and integrity alongside athletic excellence.
Open to athletes ages 13 to 16 (Grades 7-11), this award honours individuals who model fair play, respect, and consideration for others, and who positively influence teammates and peers both on and off the field of play.
Recipients are selected by a Rady JCC Selection Committee and are notified in advance of the Sports Dinner. These recipients are provided bursaries from the ‘A Friend’s Tribute to Bert Knazan’ Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Celebrating grit, growth,
and greatness on and off the ice
The Max Labovitch Ice Hockey Scholarship supports one Jewish male hockey player ages 12 to 16 (Grades 6-11) who demonstrates dedication, perseverance, and growth in the sport of hockey.
This scholarship recognizes commitment and effort at the club or school level, while also considering community involvement, volunteerism, and financial need.
The recipient is selected by a Rady JCC Selection Committee and is notified in advance of the Sports Dinner. They are provided with a bursary from the Max Labovitch Ice Hockey Scholarship Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Honouring a young athlete whose
dedication turns passion into purpose
The Loretta Labovitch Sports Scholarship is awarded annually to one Jewish female athlete ages 12 to 16 (Grades 6-11) who demonstrates a strong commitment to sport and personal growth.
This scholarship recognizes athletes competing at the club or school level whose passion for sport is matched by community involvement, volunteerism, and demonstrated financial need.
The recipient is selected by a Rady JCC Selection Committee and is notified in advance of the Sports Dinner. They recieve a bursary from the Loretta Labovitch Memorial Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Recognizing excellence, leadership,
and community spirit through basketball
The Meyer Rypp Memorial Basketball Scholarship recognizes one male or female Jewish athlete who excels in the sport of basketball at the club or school level, while demonstrating leadership and commitment to community.
This scholarship considers athletic excellence in basketball alongside volunteerism, community involvement, and financial need, celebrating athletes who make an impact both on and off the court.
The recipient is selected by a Rady JCC Selection Committee and is notified in advance of the Sports Dinner. They are provided with a bursary from the Meyer Rypp Memorial Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Inspiring the next generation of female athletes
The Evelyn Golden Memorial Fund Scholarship supports one Jewish female athlete ages 11 to 17 who actively participates in sport at the club or school level, with preference given to athletes involved in golf.
This scholarship recognizes passion for sport, commitment to personal growth, community involvement, volunteerism, and financial need, helping inspire and support the next generation of female athletes.
The recipient is selected by a Rady JCC Selection Committee and is notified in advance of the Sports Dinner. They are provided with a scholarship from the Evelyn Golden Memorial Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
For all Jewish athlete scholarship and awards inquiries, please contact:
Chris Allinotte
Communications & Digital Content Manager, Rady JCC
204.477.7536 | callinotte@radyjcc.com
