Mount Allison University recognized the exceptional accomplishments of its student-athletes at this year’s Night of the Mounties, celebrating excellence in competition, academic achievement, leadership, sportsmanship, and service. The event honoured standout performances across teams and award categories while reflecting the depth of talent and commitment that define the Mounties community.

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Basketball Mountie Jonas Munroe from Moncton, NB was named the Male Athlete of the Year. 
Basketball Mountie Danielle Alexander from Woodstock, NB was named the Female Athlete of the Year. 

SENIOR SCHOLAR ATHLETE

Winning the Women’s Scholar Athlete Award was Badminton Mountie Tallulah MacNeil from Halifax, NS. 
Winning the Men’s Scholar Athlete Award was Football Mountie Jack Arsenault from Sackville, NB. 

This award goes to a graduating senior student in a recognized undergraduate degree program who has been a varsity athlete at Mount Allison for a minimum of two years. He/she must have shown extraordinary accomplishments both academically and athletically. 

OUTSTANDING SENIOR ATHLETES 

Selected as the Outstanding Senior Male Athletes were Football Mountie Rykert Balfe from Ottawa, ON and Swimming Mountie John Roberts from Charlottetown, PE.

The Men’s Outstanding Senior award is the Gus MacFarlane Trophy, which is given to the senior athlete who best exemplifies what a Mount Allison athlete should be.

Selected as the Outstanding Senior Female Athlete was Hockey Mountie Julia Lee from North Vancouver, BC.

The Joy Taylor Memorial was established in 1973 to remember Miss Joy Taylor, a former Director of Women’s Athletics at Mount Allison who was killed in a car accident. This award goes to a student in the senior class who has contributed to athletics in an outstanding manner throughout her athletic career at Mount A and is a candidate for a first degree. Also taken into consideration is her attitude toward competition and sportsmanship. 

OVERALL UNIVERSITY ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

Overall University Rookie of the Year honours went to Swimming Mountie Jes Lawrence from Regina, SK and Football Mountie Kaein Jenner from Chilliwack, BC.

Awarded to students who contribute the most to their teams in their first year of university competition.

GIGI HICKS & HARVEY GILMOUR SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS

The Women's Sportsmanship Award was presented to Volleyball Mountie Sarah MacInnis from New Minas, NS.

In 1983, this award was established as a memorial to Miss Virginia Anne (Gigi) Hicks, a graduate of the Class of ’81. Gigi displayed the qualities that this award represents. In the selection, the committee should consider the student’s dedication to the sport primarily, but also give serious consideration to the athlete’s attitude toward competition, degree of improvement, and her continuous contribution to the team. 

The men’s sportsmanship award was presented to Football Mountie Jake Stuart from Quispamsis, NB.

The Men’s Sportsmanship award was donated by the Paikin family in the name of G. Harvey Gilmour. It is awarded to an individual who puts his heart and soul into practices and games while positively contributing to his team in every way. 

BUBSY GRANT AWARD

John Murray has been named the recipient of the prestigious Bubsy Grant Award. Over the past two years, John has become an essential fixture within MtA Athletics, offering his time and talent across a wide range of departments. From capturing professional headshots and creating engaging digital content to providing hands-on support for game-day events, Murray’s versatility and dedication have made a lasting impact on the Mounties' athletic community.

The Bubsy Grant Award was established in honor of Alexander Grant (Bubsy), a dedicated employee for 36 years at the Mount Allison Athletic Centre. The award is presented to a deserving individual who has, through time and effort, made a significant contribution to Mount Allison Athletics.

MANAGERS OF THE YEAR

The men’s team manager of the year was presented to Tyler Forbes (badminton), and the women’s team manager of the year was presented to Rachael MacLean (volleyball).

The men’s Award of Merit Trophy was donated by the late Gus MacFarlane in 1965 to reward outstanding commitment by a manager to a men’s team.   The Donald Cameron Manager’s Award was given by Donald Cameron in 1981 to recognize the individual who so unselfishly gives his/her time to support a Mount Allison women’s team.

DISTINGUISHED THERAPY AWARD

The distinguished therapy award was presented to Cameron Summerville (hockey).

TEAM ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

Team Rookies of the Year were:

• David Kim from Moncton, NB (badminton)
• Caitlin Pelkey from Carlingford, NB (badminton)
• Jaxson Wark from Sussex, NB (men's basketball)
• Bella Taylor from Truro, NS (women's basketball)
• Kaein Jenner from Chilliwack, BC (football)
• Taylor Hunter from Stratford, PEI (hockey)
• Azeez Afolabi from Miramichi, NB (men's soccer)
• Nika Safonov from Moncton, NB (women's soccer)
• Andrew Sauer from Stratford, PEI (men's swimming)
• Jes Lawrence from Regina, SK (women's swimming)
• Ruby McCormick from Fredericton, NB (volleyball)

TEAM MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS

Most Valuable team members were:

• Mike Ta from Ha Noi, Vietnam (badminton)
• Tallulah MacNeil from Halifax, NS (badminton)
• Jonas Munroe from Moncton, NB (men's basketball)
• Danielle Alexander from Woodstock, NB (women's basketball)
• Ben Michel from Weyburn, SK (football) - Defensive Player of the Year
• Rykert Balfe from Ottawa, ON (football) - Offensive Player of the Year
• Owen O’Neal from Sackville, NB (football) - MVP
• Chelsea Krahenbil from Winnipeg, MB (hockey)
• Daniel Amarouche from Quispamsis, NB (men's soccer)
• Emma Tye from Bedford, NS (women's soccer)
• John Roberts from Charlottetown, PE (swimming)
• Emily Levy from Hammonds Plains, NS (swimming)
• Ana McCain from Fredericton, NB (volleyball).

MERIT AWARDS  

• Jamie Henwood — Asst. Coach WBB
• Matt Poole — Asst. Coach Soccer
• Courtney Pringle-Carver — Vice-President, University Advancement 
• Craig Brett -— Livestream/Broadcast