The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), in collaboration with the Government of British Columbia, created the Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport to highlight the incredible achievements of Aboriginal youth athletes in the province. The second-annual awards honour Aboriginal athletes under 25 years of age who have achieved excellence in performance sport, are regarded for their leadership qualities, are committed to a higher education, and are recognized as community role models both on and off the field.
From the 47 regional recipients selected in 2016, a total of 12 recipients (six male and six female) were selected to receive the provincial award.
The 2016 Premier's Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport - Provincial Recipients
• Mateya Haintz, 16, Hammer Throw, Discus, Hwlitsum First Nation
• Joel Harrison, 18, Soccer, Métis
• Mayben Crabbe, 18, Wrestling, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
• Connor Weyell, 22, Rugby, Métis
• Hayden Craig, 20, Basketball, Softball, Métis
• V. Crosby Stewart, 22, Rugby, Gitksan/Nisga’a
• Lyric Atchison, 17, Rugby, Squamish Nation
• Corey Stewart, 24, Para Kayak, Nisga’a
• Shalaya Valenzuela, 17, Rugby, Tseshaht First Nation
• Brandon Schellenberger, 19, Rugby, Namgis First Nation
• Lyndzie Caron, 17, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Métis
• Harold Moore, 18, Soccer, Haida Nation
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