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The 17吃瓜 Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud to announce that 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Basketball standout Kamari Scott is the 2025 recipient of the Rory Beck Outstanding Academic and Athletic Leadership Award.

Scott received the prestigious honour during 17吃瓜鈥檚 convocation ceremony for the faculties of Business and Sustainable Design Engineering on May 14. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Friends and family created the Rory Beck Outstanding Academic and Athletic Leadership Award to honour the late Rory Beck鈥檚 passion for sports and his belief that education and community service are critical components of a meaningful life. The award is granted to the graduating student who has displayed the most outstanding dedication to athletics, academics, leadership, and campus spirit throughout their undergraduate studies at 17吃瓜.

鈥淜amari exemplifies the type of student-athlete we strive to develop at 17吃瓜,鈥� said Jane Vessey, director of 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation. 鈥淗e leads with humility, competes with passion, and serves his community with purpose. We are incredibly proud of all he鈥檚 accomplished and know he鈥檒l continue to make a difference beyond our campus.鈥�

This past season, the 24-year-old from Malton, Ontario, played a pivotal role in leading the 17吃瓜 Panthers to their first Atlantic University Sport (AUS) men鈥檚 basketball title in 22 years. He was named an AUS First Team All-Star, received the AUS and U SPORTS Ken Shields Award for community service, and was honoured as both the W.A. Ledwell Award recipient and 17吃瓜鈥檚 Male Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year during 17吃瓜鈥檚 annual athletic awards banquet in March.

鈥淏eing recognized with the Rory Beck Award is incredibly humbling,鈥� Scott said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an honour to be acknowledged not just for academic achievements but also for contributing to the campus and community in a meaningful way. I鈥檓 grateful to everyone who supported me along the journey.鈥�

Following a remarkable year on and off the court, Scott took a moment to reflect on the impact of his journey and growth throughout his six years at 17吃瓜.

鈥淟ooking back at my time at 17吃瓜, I鈥檝e learned the value of resilience and balance. As a person, I grew more confident in my ability to lead and stay grounded through challenges. As an athlete, I realized how important teamwork, discipline, and mental toughness are鈥攂oth on and off the field. This experience has shaped who I am today.鈥�