Athletic Banquet

March 23, 2012

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Athletic Banquet Celebrates a Successful 2011-2012 Season

METRO VANCOUVER—(March 23, 2012) – The Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s varsity athletes and coaches took some time out from their tracksuits and uniforms last night to join Athletic Department administrators, sponsors and donors at the 2011-2012 Kwantlen Eagles Athletic Awards Banquet at the Coast Hotel and Convention Centre in Langley.

Hosted by Kwantlen students, Kelsi Their (Delta) and Jason Racanelli (White Rock), this annual event celebrates the outstanding athletic accomplishments of Kwantlen’s student-athletes, as well as their academic achievements, leadership and community involvement throughout the varsity competitive season. After a warm welcome by President Dr. John McKendry, the 125 guests were addressed by key note speakers, Stephanie Tait and Matt Hill, founders of the “Run For One Planet” environmental action foundation (www.runforoneplanet.com) who delivered the message that setting intentions and goals and always bringing your best to all that you do is of paramount importance because you may not know who you will inspire and influence along the way.

Highlights from the Banquet included third-year forward and Business Administration – Human Resources student, Shanay Sangha (Richmond), who was named the 2011-2012 President’s Outstanding Female Athlete and Most Valuable Player for women’s soccer. Shanay completed the 2011 PACWEST league season on top of the league’s leaderboard with 11 goals scored in 12 games; most of which were either opening or game-winning goals for the Kwantlen Eagles. She was also named the PACWEST Women’s Soccer Player of the Year and 1^st Team All-Star, as well as being named a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) All-Canadian and CCAA Athlete of the Month.

Fourth-year badminton athlete and Business Management student, Willis Kwee (Richmond), took top honours and was named the President’s Outstanding Male Athlete for the 2011-2012 varsity season. Willis completed the 2011-2012 season with a PACWEST Provincial silver medal and a CCAA National bronze medal; both in men’s doubles.

The event also honoured two graduating Eagles athletes; fifth-year Marissa Dionne (Delta) and fourth-year Thomas Johnston (Surrey). Both decorated soccer athletes, Marissa [2007-2011] competed in 4 provincial championships; winning two back-to-back Provincial titles (2009 and 2010), competed in two National championships (2009, 2010); won a CCAA National bronze (2009), and was named a 2^nd Team All-Star in 2009. Thomas [2008-2011] has been awarded the BCCAA/PACWEST Academic Excellence Award 3 consecutive times (2009, 2010 and 2011) as well as the CCAA National Scholar Award twice (2009, 2010); both achievements which require honors standing.

For more information about the Kwantlen Eagles, or to view the full list of award recipients, visit www.kwantlen.ca/eagles.

For more information about this story or the Eagles Athletics Program, contact:

Elise Le Brun
Director, Athletics & Recreation
Tel: 604.599.2980
athletics@kwantlen.ca

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2011-2012 Athletic Banquet Award Winners

President's Outstanding Athlete Award

PACWEST Academic Excellence Award

PACWEST All-Stars & Awards

 

Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Awards

Jeff Norris Golf Award

Mary & Pius McEachern Memorial Award

Pacificwest Orthodontics Award for Athletics

The Patrick Dooley Memorial Award

Charter Bus Lines Varsity Academic Award

Most Valuable Player Awards

Graduating Players