At the Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics Awards Night held April 8, student-athletes, coaches, staff, donors and supporters were acknowledged for their achievements and contributions to academic, athletic and social communities.
“The RDP Athletics Awards provided an opportunity for us to gather and celebrate the vast accomplishments of the Kings and Queens during the past season,” says Randy Stewart, Manager, Athletics and Student Life, Red Deer Polytechnic. “With ongoing support from sponsors, donors, coaches, athletics staff and fans, the Kings and Queens have continued to demonstrate their commitment to excellence in the classroom, during competition and as leaders in the community.”
Seventy-two student-athletes received Academic Excellence Awards, achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher in Fall 2024 Term.
This season, RDP teams and individual student-athletes won three Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) medals and 18 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) medals. The Dance and Rodeo Teams achieved several top three results throughout the year.
While numerous individuals were acknowledged, RDP student-athletes Mollin, Colby Nemeth and Nicole Homan received special honours. Mollin was named the 2024/2025 Red Deer Bottling Outstanding RDP Female Athlete of the Year. Nemeth received the Red Deer Bottling Outstanding RDP Male Athlete of the Year Award. Homan was honoured with the Al Ferchuk Athletic Leadership Scholarship.
**with information provided by RDP Athletics
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