Indigenous St. Lawrence College hosted its annual Surge Awards on Friday, March 27 at the Kingston campus, recognizing student-athletes across all varsity programs for their performance and contributions during the 2025-26 season. The night also featured special acknowledgement for student staff, provincial and national recognitions, team awards for varsity basketball, rugby, soccer, and volleyball, and was capped off by a series of major awards.
The evening included remarks from Kevin Biggs, Manager of Athletics and Student Engagement and Glenn Vollebregt, SLC President and CEO. For the first time in event history, a graduating student-athlete was invited to address the room. Logan De Verteuil, who completed five years with the SLC men's rugby program while also working as a student-staff member in the Athletics Department and volunteering in various college activities, spoke about his experience as a student-athlete.
Major Awards
Athletics Department Appreciation Award: Matt Worden, Student-Staff
Fair Play Award: Abbey Flinn, Women's Basketball
Barry Ellerbeck Memorial Award: Ainsley Sammons, Student-Staff, Women's Rugby
Male Athlete of the Year: Julien Duker, Men's Basketball
Female Athlete of the Year: Aleah Anderson, Women's Volleyball
Female Academic Athlete of the Year: Ava Hope, Women's Soccer
Male Academic Athlete of the Year: Aidan Proderick, Men's Soccer
OCAA All-Stars
Alex Arsenault - Men's Rugby
Brady Fawcett - Men's Rugby
Lane Labelle - Men's Rugby
Isla Weir - Women's Soccer
Aleah Anderson - Women's Volleyball
Julien Duker - Men's Basketball
OCAA All-Rookies
Alex Arsenault - Men's Rugby
Jack Mundell - Men's Basketball
Aleah Anderson - Women's Volleyball
Isla Weir - Women's Soccer
For a complete list of all individual winners and winning teams, visit the Surge website.
"Our student-athletes represent some of the best of what St. Lawrence College is about," said Glenn Vollebregt, SLC President and CEO. "They compete at a high level, perform in the classroom, and contribute to our campus community. It is our honour to recognize that commitment and celebrate what these student athletes have achieved."
SLC Celebrates Student-Athletes at Surge Awards
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St. Lawrence College is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples; we are grateful to live and learn on these lands. With campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall, SLC delivers education and training that meets the needs of community, industry, and employers. The College prepares students to succeed in the global economy through relevant, practical programs and experiential learning opportunities. SLC programs include diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, apprenticeships, micro-credentials and life-long learning opportunities. Everyone belongs in the SLC community with more than 135,000 alumni in 75 countries around the world.
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