Garett Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship

Kevin Baniuk

Award
Garett Lee Sidor Memorial Scholarship
Sport
Basketball
Award Date
May 20, 2022
School
Collège Miles Macdonell Collegiate
award_photo

“Kevin was dedicated on improving his skills, as well as demonstrating respect and positive teamwork characteristics.  His work ethic throughout the season earned him respect and admiration from his teammates.” says coach Jonathan Janzen.  Kevin maintained an academic average of 89% in his grade 12 year and is an honour roll student.   Kevin has played both junior varsity and varsity basketball and was a major contributor to all those teams and stood out as a leader. He is a back-to-the basket post player with a variety of moves. Kevin has taken on mentorship roles in and out of school, coaching his sister’s club and community basketball teams. He works at the YMCA teaching basketball and helps with the “Kinder Gym” program which teaches a variety of sports. Kevin organizes rides to and from games and encouraged teammates when they were experiencing challenges. Kevin will also continue to contribute to the basketball community as a coach.