2020-21 Athletics Banquet Recap
On Thursday May 6th 2021 the Douglas College Royals hosted their annual awards banquet celebrating the achievements of the student athletes during the past year. The celebration was conducted virtually and streamed live via the Royals social channels. Despite the cancelling of the sport season due to the pandemic, there was much to celebrate as each team recognized the outstanding contributions of their student athlete leaders to team culture and academics.
On Thursday May 6th 2021 the Douglas College Royals hosted their annual awards banquet celebrating the achievements of the student athletes during the past year. The celebration was conducted virtually and streamed live via the Royals social channels. Despite the cancelling of the sport season due to the pandemic, there was much to celebrate as each team recognized the outstanding contributions of their student athlete leaders to team culture and academics. Donor awards were also distributed to student athletes who met the academic and sport qualifications. The event also included a special presentation and recognition of service for Sport Science Faculty Emeritus and first Douglas College Athletics Director, Gert van Niekerk. Gert dedicated 45+ years of service to Douglas as an instructor, coach, and administrator.
Donor Award Winners
Andy and Helen Andrews Memorial Award: Matt Shand, Men's Volleyball
Andy and Helen Andrews Memorial Award: Olivia Cesaretti, Women's Volleyball
Baseball Coaches Association of BC Scholarship: Logan Newman, Baseball
Baseball Coaches Association of BC Scholarship: Otis Pritchett, Baseball
Centaur Products Sports Award of Distinction: Ben Shand, MVB
Centaur Products Sports Award of Distinction: Karalee Antoine, Women's Basketball
Coach Frick and Rick Hansen Difference Maker Award of Distinction: Hannah dela Cruz, Women's Soccer
Coach Frick and Rick Hansen Difference Maker Award of Distinction: Jennifer Nyce, Women's Basketball
Dave Seaweed Award of Distinction: Logan Richter, Women's Volleyball
Dave Seaweed Award of Distinction: Madison Fowler, Softball
David Munro Basketball Award of Distinction: Kayla Ogilvie, Women's Basketball
David Munro Basketball Award of Distinction: Ben Rabel, Men's Basketball
Gord Ellis Memorial Scholarship: Sean Sasaki, Baseball
Gord Ellis Memorial Scholarship: Nolan MacDonald, Baseball
Jesse Penner Memorial Award of Distinction: Blake Nelson, Baseball
Jesse Penner Memorial Award of Distinction : Matthew O'Reilly, Baseball
Jesse Penner Memorial Award of Distinction: Cameron Dunn, Baseball
Jesse Penner Memorial Award of Distinction: Nolan MacDonald, Baseball
Katy Cole-McGilligan Men's Basketball Award of Distinction: Taylor Smith, Men's Basketball
Margaret Mason Women's Basketball Award of Distinction: Sasha Salmon, Women's Basketball
Margaret Mason Women's Basketball Award of Distinction: Chantelle Zinger, Women's Basketball
Nicki Kerr Service Award: Shelbi Snodgrass, MPC
Our All, Our Honour Award of Distinction Supported by Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Kya Cleto, Women's Soccer
Peter & Kathleen Kerr Memorial Award of Distinction: Sarah Svetic, Women's Soccer
Peter & Kathleen Kerr Memorial Award of Distinction: Ben Bergeron, Men's Soccer
Quick links:
Full Banquet video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cMqHYo6E7o&t=2061s
Gert van Niekerk presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cMqHYo6E7o&t=3265s
Donor Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cMqHYo6E7o&t=3756s
