Richard Froese
South Peace News
An annual award for the top athlete at École Héritage school in Falher will now bear the name of longtime principal Nicole Walisser, who retired after 12 years in the post.
The new Nicole Walisser Athlete-of-the-Year Award was announced June 26 at a school year-end retirement celebration for her, says a CSNO news release June 27.
She was also the athletic director at Héritage for many years.
The École Héritage school council initiated the new award.
“In your honour, we have decided to rename a very special award from now on, the Athlete-of-the-Year Award will bear your name,” says a statement from the school council.
“The name of each recipient will be engraved on this trophy so that your legacy may live on in the halls of this school for many years to come.”
Each year, the award will recognize high school students who, through their sportsmanship, perseverance and team spirit, reflect the values that Walisser embodied throughout her career in education.
Through the new award, the school pays tribute to an exceptional educator who combined a passion for sports, dedication to youth, and positive leadership.