VANCOUVER — The Canadian Football Hall of Fame (CFOFC) and Museum has awarded the Glenn “Keeper” McWhinney Scholarship Fund to Danielle Domingo and Cole Budgen in recognition of their tremendous academic achievements and their commitment to improving the community and those around them.

“Glenn believed in people, whether on the field striving for excellence or in the community trying to create a better world,” said FHOFC Executive Director Eric Noivo. “Danielle and Cole embody the leadership, dedication and compassion that Glenn appreciated and admired in others. »

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The scholarship is named in memory of Glenn “Keeper” McWhinney – 1954 Gray Cup champion and pillar of community strength, who died in 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. His family and friends established the scholarship fund in his honor, which awards $5,000 to post-secondary student-athletes who embody the qualities of his namesake: commitment, honesty, humility, courage and volunteerism in the community. It is presented annually by the CFHOF and administered by the Winnipeg Foundation since 2022.

Danielle Domingo is a multi-sport athlete who works hard to represent her peers and serve as an ambassador for Vancouver Technical High School. When competing in volleyball, basketball, curling, ultimate frisbee and gymnastics, Danielle champions sportsmanship and commitment. As a member of the school’s athletic council, she helps create opportunities for student-athletes to shine because she recognizes the power of sports to foster school pride and a sense of unity. She personally contributes to the school’s sports program as a volunteer official, helping young students develop and understand fair competition.

Cole Budgen is the starting quarterback for the Vernon Panthers, but his dedication to the team took root long before he suited up for them. As a seventh grader, Cole became the team’s water boy, dutifully walking to practice every day after school and even accompanying them on the road en route to a provincial title in 2019 When his seniors aren’t training, he often helps out with the junior varsity team, coaching quarterbacks, putting away equipment or helping out in any way he can.

He volunteers to support Vernon Minor Football, giving back to the game he loves and helping young players in the community develop. Throughout his time in the game, he still maintains the same sense of duty and service that brought him to the Panthers years ago. At the end of the season, having built a considerable lead, he left the game to give his replacement the opportunity to develop; without being asked, he returned to the field with water racks in hand, ready, willing and enthusiastic to serve.

“My dad would have been so proud of these two incredible young people, and our entire family is beyond excited to see what Danielle and Cole achieve in the future.” These are the types of young leaders who will inspire the next generation,” added Jeff McWhinney.

The Glenn “Keeper” McWhinney Scholarship Fund is presented each year at the Gray Cup Festival. The 111th Gray Cup, featuring the internationally acclaimed Jonas Brothers in the Twisted Tea Gray Cup halftime show, will be played at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium on Sunday, November 17, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. A limited number of tickets are still available via Ticket Master. The championship competition will be broadcast live across the country on TSN, CTV and RDS. CBS Sports Network will exclusively broadcast the Gray Cup in the United States. Viewers outside of North America can follow LFC+.