The Prince George Community Foundation is carrying on the legacy of one of our most decorated athletes.
The organization launched the Dr. Amanda Asay Memorial Award after she lost her life in a skiing accident in January.
Two awards will be given, one will be allocated to a student attending a post-secondary school from SD 57 in PG while the other will be from School District 8 in Nelson.
Director of Development, Mindy Stroet spoke with MyPGNow.com.
“She was a huge part of this Prince George community so we are really honored to launch this fund and create this lasting legacy.”
“I think this is an opportunity to forever recognize Amanda’s contribution to the community. It’s going to provide a chance for a student who is attending post-secondary school who has participated in sports to continue on with their education.”
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Preference will be given to female athletes who participate in hockey, ringette, baseball, or softball.
Asay was the longest-serving member of the Canadian women’s national baseball team.
She participated in the Women’s National Team Showcase last summer in Trois-Rivières, Québec.
In addition, she was part of national teams that captured five WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup medals and also played a key role in Canada’s silver medal performance at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto.
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The PG product joined Team Canada as a wide-eyed 17-year-old in 2005.
Asay also played hockey and softball for Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island for three seasons (2006-2009) while earning a Bachelor’s in Science.
She continued her studies at UBC where she attained a master’s in science and Ph.D. in forestry while playing two seasons for the Thunderbirds hockey team.
In 2019, Asay pitched a complete game for Canada during a women’s World Cup qualifying tournament in Mexico.
The revered multi-sport athlete also suited up for the Northern Penguins of the South Coast Women’s Hockey League that same year – lighting the lamp three times in a two-game series against the Ridge Meadow Moose.
Those who wish to donate to the fund can click here.
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