Awards

Andrex Kellar is a grade twelve honour roll student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School. He was the captain of the rugby team for three years and received the Rugby Coaches Award for the Junior team in 2019 and the Senior team in 2022. A personal achievement was being invited to attend the U18 Team Canada Rugby Central Camp. He also wrestled for two years as a junior and a senior and won COSSA Wrestling Gold in the 72kg Boys division and qualified for the OFSSA provincial Championships. He gave back to his sports community by volunteering as the assistant coach for two years with the Cobourg Saxons. His volunteer involvement in the community included the Cobourg Saxons Beach Festival and the Cobourg Saxon's “Give Rugby A Try” in 2018, 2019, and 2022. He has been accepted at Durham College and will focus on his program choice, Automotive Technician Service and Management. Congrats Andrex!

Andrex Kellar presented Award Certificate by Trevor DeJong

Sydney Pipe attends St. Mary Secondary School. She is the definition of a multi-talented high school academic and athlete. She played hockey, rugby, soccer and basketball and still maintained a 97% average. Sydney served as a coach and mentor to young hockey players. She also volunteered at the Silver Stick Tournament, Charity Mud Run, Terry Fox Run and the Pride Bench Initiative while racking up 50 hours of community service. She has been highly involved in community sports, playing hockey in Leaside and Clarington, while excelling in soccer and rugby for Cobourg, Quinte, and Northumberland. Her individual awards include most valuable defenseman in hockey, Clarington Mayor's Award for Academics and Involvement, and the Character In Sport Award in hockey. Sydney will attend Queen's University in the fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life Sciences and Biochemistry. She will be playing rugby for Queen's women's team, as well. Congrats, Sydney!

Sydney Pipe presented Award Certificate by Meg Quigley

Katrina Badali attends CCI where she has achieved a 95% average. She will be attending Queen’s University in September, pursuing dual Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees. Katrina has participated on multiple sport teams in school and the community such as cross country, rep volleyball, ultimate, tennis, badminton, track and field and competitive dance.

She has won MVP awards in cross country and dance and has also received recognition for Academic excellence and character in dance and physical and health education. Katrina has demonstrated her superior leadership skills and commitment to community by volunteering over 200 hours, both in the school and in her community, with organizations and events such as The Rose Quest Project, Interact Club, Relay for Life, and the 30 Hour Famine. Katrina, we are very proud to present to you tonight, the Ross Quigley Youth in Sport Award. Congratulations!

Katrina Badali presented with Award certificate by Kaitlyn DeJong

A grade 12 student at CCI, Brendan Woodward has demonstrated excellence in a variety of varsity sports, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track and field, ultimate and cross country. He has qualified as an individual for the OFSAA (all Ontario) Cross Country Championships and for the OFSAA East Regionals in Track. Brendan won many awards, including Junior Athlete of the Year and is a student council member.

 In the community, he plays rep soccer and volleyball and referees. He recently won a Cobourg Civic Award in Athletics. He volunteers at Northumberland Hills Hospital in the HELP Elder Program, with KPR’s Journey of Hope, and with the Fare Share Food Bank. Brendan is a model teammate, an outstanding leader, and a committed volunteer while maintaining a 96% average in school. He will be attending the University of Calgary in September, where he will be pursuing a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in his quest to become a doctor. Congratulations, Brendan!

Brendan Woodward presented with Award certificate by Patrick Quigley