Canadian Premier League Awards
Each award is a unique piece of Inuit soapstone art carved by artists from Kinngait (Cape Dorset) and Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Nunavut. Explore the page below to learn more about the Canadian Premier League’s unique individual awards and to view past winners.

CPL FINAL MVP

AWARDED TO THE PLAYER VOTED THE MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMER DURING THE CPL FINAL BY MEDIA MEMBERS

The Narwhal, with its iconic tusk, is one of the most unique and elusive Arctic creatures. It stands out as a rare, remarkable performer who thrives in some of the harshest conditions in the world, symbolizing the endurance, adaptability, and toughness needed to excel in a championship setting, like the CPL Final MVP.

ARTIST: RUBEN KOMANGAPIK

TeamYearPlayer
Cavalry FC2024Tobias Warschewski

DEFENDER OF THE YEAR

AWARDED TO THE DEFENDER VOTED BEST AT HIS POSITION BY MEDIA MEMBERS AND CLUB TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

The Walrus is one of the ocean’s toughest creatures, feared even by polar bears and killer whales. The Defender of the Year is also an ultimate protector, a true guardian of the gates in his squad.

ARTIST: RUBEN KOMANGAPIK

TeamYearPlayer
Cavalry FC2024Daan Klomp
Cavalry FC2023Daan Klomp
Forge FC2022Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson
Defender of the Year

PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR

AWARDED TO THE PLAYER VOTED BEST IN THE LEAGUE BY CPL PLAYERS

The Muskox earns the respect of his herd through his leadership, organization and defence of its most vulnerable members. Like the Players’ Player of the Year, the Muskox gains recognition from his peers for his commanding presence in the heat of battle.

ARTIST: RUBEN KOMANGAPIK

TeamYearPlayer
York United2024Brian Wright
Cavalry FC2023Ali Musse
Atlético Ottawa2022Ollie Bassett
Players' Player of the Year

GOLDEN BOOT

AWARDED TO THE TOP SCORER DURING THE REGULAR SEASON

True goal scorers, like the Hunter, are courageous and fearless in the pursuit. They must be versatile and adaptive no matter the conditions.

ARTIST: PITSEOLAK QIMIRPIK

TeamYearPlayer
Cavalry FC2024Tobias Warschewski
Cavalry FC2023
Myer Bevan
Atlético OttawaOllie Basset
Pacific FC2022Alejandro Díaz
HFX Wanderers FC2021João Morelli
HFX Wanderers FC2020Akeem Garcia
Forge FC2019Tristan Borges
Golden Boot

GOLDEN GLOVE

AWARDED TO THE GOALKEEPER VOTED BEST AT HIS POSITION BY MEDIA MEMBERS AND CLUB TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

The Canadian Inuit Dog is a protector who plays a vital role in guarding the community. He is loyal, tough, brave and intelligent.

ARTIST: KELLIPALIK ETIDLOIE

Équipe
Année
Joueur
Pacific FC2024Emil Gazdov
Forge FC2023Triston Henry
Cavalry FC2022Marco Carducci
Valour FC2021Jonathan Sirois
Forge FC2020Triston Henry
Cavalry FC2019Marco Carducci
Golden Glove

PLAYER OF THE YEAR

AWARDED TO THE PLAYER VOTED BEST IN THE LEAGUE BY MEDIA MEMBERS AND CLUB TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

The Nikisuittuq is a type of inukshuk, a stone landmark built to lead a traveller home. The Nikisuittuq’s top stone points towards the North Star, making it an important landmark in navigation.

ARTIST: PITSEOLAK QIMIRPIK

TeamYearPlayer
Forge FC2024Tristan Borges
Cavalry FC2023Daan Klomp
Atlético Ottawa2022Ollie Bassett
HFX Wanderers FC2021João Morelli
Forge FC2020Kyle Bekker
Forge FC2019Tristan Borges
Player of the Year

BEST CANADIAN U-21 PLAYER

AWARDED TO THE PLAYER VOTED BEST AMONG U-21 CANADIANS BY MEDIA MEMBERS AND CLUB TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

The Polar Bear at birth is playful and adored by all. As Atiqalaaq, the young cub, grows, it works to become Nanook, one of the most respected and formidable animals roaming Canada’s north.

ARTIST: TAQIALUK NUNA

TeamYearPlayer
Forge FC2024Kwasi Poku
Valour FC2023Matteo De Brienne
Valour FC2022Sean Rea
Pacific FC2021Alessandro Hojabrpour
Cavalry FC2020Mohamed Farsi
Forge FC2019Tristan Borges
Best Canadian U-21 Player

COACH OF THE YEAR

AWARDED TO THE COACH VOTED BEST IN HIS ROLE BY MEDIA MEMBERS AND CLUB TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

The Owl symbolizes wisdom, guidance, and knowledge. Its heightened vision gives the Owl the ability to see what others cannot, making it adeptly skilled and wise.

ARTIST: PALAYA QIATSUQ

TeamYearCoach
Forge FC2024Bobby Smyrniotis
Cavalry FC2023Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
Atlético Ottawa2022Carlos González
Pacific FC2021Pa-Modou Kah
HFX Wanderers FC2020Stehpen Hart
Cavalry FC2019Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
Coach of the Year