CPL Awards
Each award is a unique piece of Inuit art soapstone carved by artists from Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut.
Explore the page below to view the 2021 Canadian Premier League Player Award nominees and learn more about the unique individual awards.
GOLDEN BOOT
AWARDED TO THE TOP SCORING PLAYER IN THE SEASON (INCLUDING FIRST STAGE, GROUP STAGE, AND THE FINAL)
Like the hunter, true goal scorers are courageous and fearless in the hunt. They need to be versatile and adaptive no matter the conditions.
ARTIST: PITSEOLAK QIMIRPIK
AWARDED TO
JOÃO MORELLI
GOLDEN GLOVE
AWARDED TO THE GOALKEEPER VOTED TO BE THE BEST AT THIS POSITION BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND OVERALL SUPPORT FOR THEIR CLUB
Importantly the Canadian Inuit Dog is a protector - playing a vital role in protecting their community and possesses traits of loyalty, toughness, bravery, as well as intelligence.
ARTIST: KELLIPALIK ETIDLOIE
AWARDED TO
JONATHAN SIROIS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
AWARDED TO THE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER IN THE CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE BASED ON THEIR OVERALL PLAY & IMPORTANCE TO THEIR CLUB.
The 'Nikisuittuq', a stone landmark build by the Inuit, is a type of Inuksuk whose top stone points towards the North Star. It is used as an important landmark to navigate and lead a traveller home, sending them in the right direction.
ARTIST: PITSEOLAK QIMIRPIK
AWARDED TO
JOÃO MORELLI
BEST CANADIAN U-21 PLAYER
AWARDED TO THE PLAYER SELECTED AS THE BEST CANADIAN UNDER 21 BASED ON PERFORMANCE & OVERALL ATTITUDE ON AND OFF THE PITCH.
The Polar Bear at birth is playful and adored by all. As 'Atiqalaaq' - the young cub grows it shows promise to become "Nanook" one of the most respected and formidable animals roaming Canada's North.
ARTIST: TAQIALUK NUNA
AWARDED TO
ALESSANDRO HOJABRPOUR
COACH OF THE YEAR
PRESENTED TO THE COACH VOTED TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED THE MOST TO HIS CLUB'S ALL-AROUND PERFORMANCE.
The skillful Owl has been a symbol of heightened wisdom, guidance, and knowledge for centuries. Along with its heightened sense of vision which gives the Owl the ability to see what others cannot, the "all-seeing" bird is considered to be adeptly skilled and wise.
ARTIST: PALAYA QIATSUQ
AWARDED TO
