ETHEL BOYCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

CRITERIA

Mrs. Ruth A Laing created the ETHEL BOYCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD in 1998 through a donation in memory of her sister Miss Ethel Phoebe Boyce.

Miss Boyce was an avid softball player who had a professional and personal interest in people. She was particularly interested in young people and helping them to succeed in life.

The award is administered by Softball Canada and is given annually awarded to a female and male recipient. It is expected that the award winners will have exhibited leadership traits and skills in softball. Both recipients receive $1,000. The award is meant to help defray the costs of education and/or playing softball. The award winners will be announced at the annual Softball Canada Congress (formerly known as the Annual General Meeting).

To qualify for this award the applicant must be:

• Registered with a provincial/territorial association
• A resident of the province or territory
• In attendance at a recognized post secondary educational institution

Softball Canada by September 15 of each year must receive a letter of application, a completed application form, along with a letter of endorsement from the provincial/territorial office.

Note: Reference letter(s) must be included whenever possible.

2024 RECIPIENTS

JORDAN BRUCE (East Chezzetcook, NS) is in her first year at the University of Prince Edward Island, where she is studying Chemistry. She currently plays for the Inferno and is aiming to join Team Nova Scotia for the Canada Summer Games. With over 12 years of softball experience, Jordan is passionate about sharing her love for the game with younger players and currently serves as an assistant coach for the U13 Comets. After completing her degree, she hopes to become a head coach and help grow the sport of softball in her community.

WILLIAM MYERS (Newburgh, ON) is currently in his second year at Queen's University. He plays for Napanee Express, with recent achievements including a gold medal at the 2023 U20 Canadian Championships and a silver medal at the 2022 U17 Canadian Championships. Will aspires to one day play for the Men's National Team and in the ISC's. In addition to his playing career, he is also a youth softball coach, helping to inspire the next generation of athletes.

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