Sports News - December 3, 2007

This year's winner of the Ray Lewis Community Service Award is Mohawk College student, Jenny Koschanow

The Ray Lewis Community Service Award in the Youth category is presented to an outstanding Hamilton athlete who has also made a significant volunteer contribution to the Hamilton community; the winner is selected by each institution on a rotational basis from McMaster University, Mohawk College and Redeemer University College.

This year's winner of the Ray Lewis Community Service Award is Mohawk College student, Jenny Koschanow. Jenny excels as the pitcher on Mohawk College's Mountaineers Ladies Varsity Fastball team. She was named OCAA Female Athlete of the Week after throwing a no-hitter earlier this fall and was selected the OCAA Tournament Top Pitcher at this year's championship. In the past three seasons, Jenny has led her team to three medal finishes. Jenny is a member of the Students' Athletics Committee and serves as Vice Chair of Business. She supports her fellow Mountaineers at every home game for all sports. Jenny volunteers at pitching clinics during the summer months, passing on her knowledge to future star pitchers.

Presenting the Ray Lewis Community Service Award to Jenny Koschanow was Hamilton's own Paula Schnurr. Paula is a two time Olympian in athletics, winner of a Silver Medal at the 1994 Commonwealth Games and an Executive Committee member of SportHamilton. Paula is a previous winner of the Ray Lewis community service Award in the adult category.

Congratulations to Jenny Koschanow.