Brantford, ON - Last week, on April 7th, Laurier Brantford hosted their annual Athletic Banquet to honour to great 2025-26 season they had, as well as to honour students, staff, and volunteers who went above and beyond in their efforts during the year.

Awards were given out during the night to those exceptional student-athletes, volunteers, and staff of the Athletics and Recreation department.

The winners were as follows:

Varsity Awards:

Women's Cross Country Rookie of the Year - Ryan Johnston
Women's Cross Country MVP - Mya Baxter
Men's Cross Country Rookie of the Year - David Uzosike
Men's Cross Country MVP - Kirby Blackman

Women's Indoor Soccer Rookie of the Year - April Wood & Sarah Wilson
Women's Indoor Soccer MVP - Kennedy Campbell
Men's Indoor Soccer Rookie of the Year - Hunter Brouillard 
Men's Indoor Soccer MVP - Peter Eshemogie

Extramural Most Dedicated:

Co-Ed Volleyball - Therese Ristow & Ethan Paule
Men's Ice Hockey - Ryan Goldberg-Rogers
Women's Ice Hockey - Ashley Judson
Men's Basketball - Rueben Pierre

Sport Club Most Dedicated:

Women's Flag Football - Jada Johnson
Cheerleading - Crystelle Perez
Cricket - Hannan Khan

Major Athletic Awards:

Coach of the Year - Liam Hartman 
Volunteer of the Year - Peter Eshemogie
Official of the Year - Matthew Pasajol
The Chipper Award - Ahmed Shaikh
Award of Excellence, Dedication to Recreation - Mitchell Hartman
Golden Hawk of the Year - Tiana Fairclough

Thank you to all who attended the event and a massive congratulations to all winners! Thanks again to all who made this year one to remember.

See you in 2026-27 Golden Hawks!