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Project Play Western New York, driven and funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation's Youth Sports & Recreation focus area in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, is pleased to announce that 32 high school seniors -- four from Chautauqua County -- are being honored with the 2023 Multisport Student Athlete Award.
These student athletes share the belief that the value of sports is measured by more than the scoreboard, and were nominated for the award by their Athletic Directors and/or high school coaches.
Everyone on the list is a graduating senior who participated in at least three scholastic sports throughout their high school career. The 2023 recipients are:
Area students honored include: Jack Bourgeois, Westfield High School; Brady Corbett, Dunkirk High School; Haleigh Dellow, Westfield High School; and Alyssa Salern, Dunkirk High School;
Students were selected based on their commitment to their teams through a willingness to help, teach and assist their teammates and coaches, and by serving as a positive and relatable role model through good sportsmanship and a great attitude on and off the court/field. Recipients succeeded in the classroom by maintaining academic eligibility throughout their high school career and made a positive difference in the lives of youth at their school and in the wider community.
Project Play WNY is working toward a community in which all children have the opportunity to be active through sports regardless of zip code and one of its goals is to encourage sports sampling. Research has shown that participation in multiple sports enhances the development of not just athletic ability, but more importantly, life skills such as communication, teamwork and the value of hard work and commitment.
For more information on the Multisport Student Athlete Award, visit projectplaywny.org.