Travis Roy Award

Travis Roy Award

Funder: Travis Roy Foundation in partnership with Maine Class A Coaches Association

Geographic Scope: Maine (specifically for Maine Class A high school hockey players)

Award Description: Annual award given to Maine's top senior high school Class A hockey player

Selection Criteria:

Eligibility:

Award Presentation: Annual banquet held in March (examples show banquets in mid-March)

History:
Established to honor Travis Roy, a former Yarmouth resident and North Yarmouth Academy player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first shift at Boston University in 1995. Award has been given annually since at least 1996.

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Award Significance:
Travis Roy is a motivational speaker who works with the charitable foundation bearing his name, which provides grants for research and medical equipment for people with spinal cord injuries. The award represents the values of academic excellence, community service, and athletic achievement that Roy exemplifies.