Merritt’s Kaboni earns Premier’s Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council announced the six outstanding athletes named as the Interior regional recipients of the 2020 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport.

Due to COVID-19, the award ceremony was held virtually with the six regional winners being honoured.

Merritt’s Clinton Kaboni, 18, earned the recognition for his work on and off the field. Kaboni is from the Nipissing First Nation and plays lacrosse and runs cross-country.

“I personally congratulate the recipients in the Interior region. Now, more than ever, inspirational leaders like you are helping to bring our communities together. You have honoured the province, your nations, and your families with unwavering commitment and hard work,” said Bruce Baptiste, Interior I·SPARC regional lead.

The other winners were Isaac Bedford, Tuja Dreyer, Daine Dubois, James Hamming and Darian Williams.