Editing Sandra Schmirler (section)

==Awards and honours==
In addition to the titles captured by her team on the ice, Schmirler has been recognized in several different ways off the ice as well. In 2000, Schmirler was awarded the [[Saskatchewan Order of Merit]], becoming the first posthumous recipient.<ref name = "SOM">{{cite web | title = Eight Citizen's Recognized with Province's Top Honour | url = http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2000/october/26/eight-citizens-recognized-with-provinces-top-honour | publisher = Government of Saskatchewan | date = October 26, 2000 | access-date = November 9, 2015}}</ref> Along with the other members of her rink, she had been previously awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the [[University of Regina]].<ref name="URCal">{{cite web|url=https://www.uregina.ca/gencal/ugcal/historyGovernment/ugcal_383.shtml|title=University of Regina General Calendar|publisher=University of Regina|access-date=June 25, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605200255/http://www.uregina.ca/gencal/ugcal/historyGovernment/ugcal_383.shtml|archive-date=June 5, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the fall of 2000, Schmirler was inducted into the [[Canadian Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref name="Esask">{{cite web|url=http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/schmirler_sandra_1963-2000.html|title=Schmirler, Sandra (1963–2000)|last=Coneghan|first=Daria|author2=Erin Legg|author3=Holden Stoffel|year=2006|publisher=Canadian Plains Research Center, University of Regina|access-date=June 25, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209011109/http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/schmirler_sandra_1963-2000.html|archive-date=February 9, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="cshof">{{cite web|title=Canada Sports Hall of Fame – Honoured Members: Profile Sandra Schmirler |url=http://www.sportshall.ca/honoured-members/28312/sandra-schmirler/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115153800/http://www.sportshall.ca/honoured-members/28312/sandra-schmirler/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 15, 2013 |publisher=Canada Sports Hall of Fame |access-date=July 22, 2008 }}</ref> Schmirler and her team were inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame on two separate occasions, once in 1997 for winning three World Curling Championships<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sasksportshalloffame.com/inductees/1993-1994-and-1997-sandra-schmirler-peterson/|title=1993, 1994, and 1997 Sandra Schmirler (Peterson) curling team|publisher=Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame|access-date=October 30, 2012}}</ref> and once in 2001 for winning the gold medal at the Olympics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sasksportshalloffame.com/inductees/1998-sandra-schmirler-curling-team/|title=1998 Sandra Schmirler curling team|publisher=Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame|access-date=October 30, 2012}}</ref> At the annual Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the top player in the playoff round is awarded the [[Sandra Schmirler Most Valuable Player Award]].<ref name=scottiesmvp>{{cite web|title=Sandra Schmirler Most Valuable Player Award |url=http://www.curling.ca/championships/scotties/history-of-the-scotties/sandra-schmirler-most-valuable-player-award/ |publisher=[[Canadian Curling Association]] |access-date=July 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225035246/http://www.curling.ca/championships/scotties/history-of-the-scotties/sandra-schmirler-most-valuable-player-award/ |archive-date=February 25, 2011 }}</ref>

After her death, the city of Regina honoured Schmirler in several ways. The South East Leisure Centre where she used to work was renamed the "Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre," and the road leading up to the Callie Curling Club, where her team curled out of, was renamed "Sandra Schmirler Way."<ref name="Esask" /><ref name="CBC2">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/regina-honours-memory-of-schmirler-1.212606|title=Regina honours memory of Schmirler|date=November 10, 2000|publisher=CBC Sports|access-date=November 9, 2015}}</ref> Schmirler's hometown of Biggar also honoured her memory with the construction of "The Sandra Schmirler Olympic Gold Park."<ref name="CBC4">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/schmirler-olympic-gold-park-opens-in-sask-1.200718|title=Schmirler Olympic Gold Park opens in Sask.|date=August 6, 2000|publisher=CBC Sports|access-date=November 9, 2015}}</ref>

“The Sandra Schmirler Foundation was created in May 2001 by a group of Sandra’s friends and teammates. Their vision was to create a living legacy in honour of this amazing woman who touched the hearts of so many Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
While she lost her biggest battle, her legacy lives on. The lives of countless babies born premature and critically ill have been, and continue to be saved, with life-saving equipment the Foundation has funded in her name. 
Millions of dollars have been given to hospital NICUs in every province, the Yukon and Northwest Territories to fund life-saving equipment for babies born too soon, too small or too sick. This list continues to grow every year with the generous support of our many donors.
Sandra reached out to her country in sickness and in health and made us understand what really matters in life. While we mourn her passing, we celebrate the lasting legacy she left behind.” Robin Wilson

On January 7, 2009, Sandra was named the winner of the 2009 World Curling Freytag Award (later incorporated into the [[WCF Hall of Fame]]). The award, named after American [[Elmer Freytag]], who founded the [[World Curling Federation]], honours curlers for championship play, sportsmanship, character and extraordinary achievement. Her husband and daughters accepted the award on her behalf at the [[2009 World Men's Curling Championship]].<ref name=freytagaward>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldcurling.org/world-curling-freytag-award-2009-sandra-schmirler|title=World Curling Freytag Award 2009 – Sandra Schmirler|access-date=October 27, 2012|publisher=[[World Curling Federation]]|archive-date=February 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227030317/http://www.worldcurling.org/world-curling-freytag-award-2009-sandra-schmirler|url-status=dead}}</ref>