Watson and O’Brien Top Panthers Athletes for 2016-17
Apr 6, 2017
(NORTH BAY, ONT.) – Canadore College hosted its 48th Annual Athletics Awards Banquet tonight in celebration of excellent sportsmanship.
Elite student athletes, coaches, college employees and Canadore Alumni attended the event highlighting the 2016-2017 season.
“To be a Panther, you have to excel under pressure, thrive on competitiveness and strive for excellence,” said Linda Turcotte, Canadore College’s Athletic Director. “Each and every one of our athletes is extremely dedicated to their sport and their studies, which can be very demanding. Tonight is all about rewarding and recognizing these remarkable achievements.”
2016-2017 Canadore College Panthers Award Winners
Male Athlete of the Year (Ian London Memorial Scholarship Award)
Tanner O’Brien, Men’s Varsity Volleyball
OCAA Athlete of the Week – January 24, 2017
Men’s Volleyball Most Valuable Player
Female Athlete of the Year (Ian London Memorial Scholarship Award)
Riley Watson, Women’s Varsity Volleyball
Women’s Volleyball Player of the Year
Club Athlete of the Year
Morgan Black, Women’s Club Indoor Soccer
Kris Clement Memorial Award
Quinn Harding, Men’s Club Ice Hockey
Men’s Ice Hockey Most Valuable Player
Men’s Ice Hockey Coaches Award
Men’s Club Ice Hockey
Most Valuable Player – Quinn Harding
Most Improved Player – Rory McGrath
Coach’s Award - Quinn Harding
Men’s Club Indoor Soccer
Most Valuable Player – Nick Budhoo
Most Improved Player – Fernando Martinez
Coach’s Award for Dedication and Leadership – Malcolm Wood
Women’s Club Indoor Soccer
Most Valuable Player – Morgan Black
Most Improved Player – Holly Partington-Riopelle
Coach’s Award – Sonya Bergin
Men’s Varsity Basketball
Most Valuable Player – Tarez Hepburn
Most Improved Player – Kemel Archer
Coach’s Award – Santo Dak & Sharmarke Mohamed
Men’s Varsity Volleyball
Most Valuable Player – Tanner O’Brien
Most Improved Player – Patrick Hebert
Rookie of the Year – Drake Stevenson
Women’s Varsity Volleyball
Team Player of the Year – Riley Watson
Lady Panther of the Year – Riley Watson
Coach’s Award – Riley Watson
Dean McCubbin Memorial Panther Athletic Council – Staff of the Year
Shawn Jones
“Our athletes are recognized across Ontario and throughout Canada,” said Turcotte. “This is a testament to their efforts and the unwavering support of our coaches, trainers and the community at large, for which we thank you,” said Turcotte.
Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) All-Academic Awards
James Heslinga
Kaitlyn Jackson
Emma Vanderlee
Canadore Panther Academic Excellence Awards
Sonya Bergin-Mental Health and Addiction Worker
Josh Carrier-Digital Cinematography
Ackel Cupid-Strength and Sport Conditioning
James Heslinga-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kaitlin Jackson-Pre-Health Sciences
Alissa Kendrew-Pre-Health Sciences
Rachel-Elisabeth Robertson-Mental Health and Addiction Worker
Emily Rygus-Strength and Sport Conditioning
Emma Vanderlee-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
GET YOUR CLAWS OUT to support your Panthers. For further updates please visit our website at www.canadorecollege.ca/athletics.
