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Nike Youth Achievement
Award
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Karen Bonenfant
Nike Canada Ltd. and the Canadian
Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical
Activity (CAAWS) are pleased to announce the inaugural Girls@Play
Nike Youth Achievement Award has been awarded to Karen
Bonenfant, of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
Bonenfant, 18, is an exemplary young women
who devotes much of her time to encouraging other girls and young
women to get involved in sport. She has organized elementary school
curling programs, started a program for special Olympians, volunteered,
coached, lead practices and instructed several groups at the local
rink. Karen, who is also an excellent student, works at a part-time
job and volunteers in her community.
"We are encouraged with the quality
of nominations that came from across the country and are happy
to be able to recognize Karen for her outstanding contribution
to girls and women in sport." said Patricia Zeedick, President
of Nike Canada Ltd.
"I feel very honored to be the recipient
of this award," said Bonenfant. "I was surprised to receive an
award for something that I personally get rewarded for everyday.
I am able to look into the shining faces of proud athletes when
they achieve their goals. I’m overwhelmed by this award and never
thought I would be recognized for something I love to do so much."
Karen receives a trip for two to the
Canadian Sport Awards, held today in Toronto, in addition to a
Nike prize package valued at $500. A donation of Nike equipment
will also be made to a local sporting group in Sault Ste Marie
on behalf of Karen.
Nike and CAAWS are dedicated to improving
the opportunities available for women involved in sport and want
thank all of the outstanding young women who shared their stories
with us. Please visit our website at www.caaws.ca/girlsatplay
to learn more about the Nike - CAAWS programs.
Nike Inc., headquartered in Beaverton,
OR, markets its products in more than 100 countries and is the
world's leading sports and fitness company. Nike Canada Ltd.,
was established in 1984 and is based in Thornhill, Ontario. Further
information can be obtained at www.nikebiz.com.
CAAWS has a key goal: to get girls
and women active in sport. We want to encourage them to get out
of the bleachers and onto the ice surfaces. Off the sidelines
and onto the fields and playing courts. And into the pools, the
locker rooms and board rooms.
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