Stamps Announce Winners of Stan Schwartz - Heart of a Champion Awards
December 11, 2019 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release
The Calgary Stampeders are proud to announce the three winners of the Stan Schwartz - Heart of a Champion Awards for 2019.
These awards, introduced in 2009, recognize local high school football players who made contributions to their team, school and community in addition to displaying athletic and personal perseverance. All student-athletes must be in their senior year and be nominated by their respective coaches.
The following players have been selected for their outstanding achievements:
Mery Laura Moreno Morales - Western Canada High School
Cameron Springsteel - Bishop Grandin High School
Joshua Yee - Forest Lawn High School
Former Stampeders executive vice-president Stan Schwartz - the namesake of the award and a member of the team's Wall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall Fame - recently presented each student-athlete with a personalized plaque and a commemorative trophy for their school to display. Each recipient will also be granted a $500.00 scholarship upon enrollment in a post-secondary institution.
Here is more information on the 2019 winners:
Mery Laura Moreno Morales - Western Canada High School
Played offensive line for the Redhawks in her recently-completed first season
Enrolls in her school's leadership class, belongs to numerous clubs and serves as class historian
Volunteers at her community centre with bottle drives, clothing collections and garbage pick-ups
Began a still-existing fundraising initiative at her junior high school for families during the holidays
Is the first female recipient of a Stan Schwartz - Heart of a Champion Award
Cameron Springsteel - Bishop Grandin High School
Played all three years of football for the Ghosts and participates in rugby and track and field
Selflessly filled in at numerous positions on offence as a result of injuries to his teammates
Assists special-education students and helps with various athletic tournaments at Bishop Grandin
Competes fiercely on the field is highly respected in the classroom by staff and students alike
Regularly receives honour-roll recognition and plans to pursue a career in law enforcement Joshua Yee - Forest Lawn High School
Primarily plays guard while also contributing as a defensive lineman and linebacker for the Titans
Received the team's Vern E. Langlious Award last season for his outstanding leadership qualities
Received the school-wide Black and Blue Award in Grade 10 for overcoming adversity
Dedicates time to Eastside City Church, The Mustard Seed and organizing many school events
Plans to attend either SAIT or Alberta Bible College
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