Dr. Martha Hart Named Calgarian of the Year at 2026 Calgary Awards

Dr. Martha Hart has been recognized with one of her city’s highest civic honors. The 2026 Calgary Awards were held at City Hall on June 17th, with 13 awards presented across various categories celebrating outstanding contributions to the city. Among the recipients was Martha Hart, who took home the prestigious Calgarian of the Year award.

Martha Hart is widely known in pro wrestling circles as the widow of Owen Hart, the beloved WWE superstar who tragically died following a pay-per-view stunt accident in 1999. In the years since, she has been a tireless advocate, humanitarian, and community figure in Calgary — the city that the Hart family has called home for generations, and the birthplace of one of wrestling’s most celebrated dynasties.

The Calgarian of the Year distinction, presented as part of a broader ceremony honoring community leaders, reflects her impact beyond the wrestling world. Martha has long channeled her efforts into charitable work and advocacy, and this recognition marks a meaningful milestone in that journey.

For the Hart family name, Calgary and professional wrestling have always been deeply intertwined — Stu Hart’s Stampede Wrestling helped put the city on the map as a hotbed for the sport. Martha’s recognition at the civic level is a testament to how she has forged her own legacy, separate from that history, through decades of service and dedication to her community.