The top student-athletes in Chatham-Kent will be honoured tonight as the annual Dr. Jack Parry Awards are handed out.
The honours recognize the academic and athletic achievements of two graduating students. In all, 17 students have been nominated this year with at least one from nine high schools in the municipality.
The Dr. Jack Parry Awards were first handed out in Chatham-Kent in 1994, recognizing a balanced high degree of athletic ability, scholastic excellence, and contributions outside the classroom to the school and community.
The two winners, one male and one female, will walk away with a $1000 scholarship, sponsored by the Parry family.
The ceremony gets underway at 7 o’clock in the UCC Theatre.
2026 Nominees:
Blenheim District High School
Regan Stewart
Chatham Christian High School
Grace Medenblik
Judah Fitch
Chatham-Kent Secondary School
Elizabeth Newcombe
Inan Costello
Ecole Secondaire de Pain Court
Kaylene Brophy
J.T. Barrett
John McGregor Secondary School
Emma Foster
Noah Brinkman
Lambton Kent Composite School
Sophia Metcalfe
Kurtis Smith
Tilbury District High School
Andy Baker
Jordan Sasson
Ursuline College Chatham
Peyton Nicholson
Gibson Dunlop
Wallaceburg District Secondary School
Jillian Burritt
Ethan Rosseel