The Dr. Jack Parry Awards will be handed out on Tuesday, June 9.
The awards recognize the top graduating high school athletes in Chatham-Kent, who also excel in academics, while contributing to their schools and community.
Each high school nominates a male and female athlete, with the winners receiving a $1,000 post-secondary scholarship, which is provided by the Parry family.
The nominees will be honoured, and the winners announced, at a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Ursuline College Chatham theatre.
Dr. Jack Parry was an anesthetist who won the outstanding male track athlete award in 1948 when he was part of Canada's 1948 Olympic Team. He was the MVP of the University of Western football team, and played halfback for the RCAF Hurricanes that won the 1942 Grey Cup. Dr. Parry was also a member of the London Majors baseball team and was scouted by the Cleveland Indians.
He was a pilot during the Second World War and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Bravery beyond the call of duty.
The 2026 nominees
Regan Stewart - Blenheim District Secondary School
Grace Medenblik - Chatham Christian High School
Elizabeth Newcombe - Chatham-Kent Secondary School
Kaylene Brophy - École secondaire catholique de Pain Court
Emma Foster - John McGregor Secondary School
Sophia Metcalfe - Lambton-Kent Composite School
Andy Baker - Tilbury District High School
Peyton Nicholson - Ursuline College Chatham
Jillian Burritt - Wallaceburg District Secondary School
Judah Fitch - Chatham Christian High School
Ian Costello - Chatham-Kent Secondary School
J.T. Barrett - École secondaire catholique de Pain Court
Noah Brinkman - John McGregor Secondary School
Kurtis Smith - Lambton-Kent Composite School
Jordan Sasson - Tilbury District High School
Gibson Dunlop - Ursuline College Chatham
Ethan Rosseel - Wallaceburg District Secondary School
