Fraser Valley/Winnipeg – “Super stoked about this… thrilled to see one of my student staffers win a Canada West award, and also very thankful that Aieisha and Anthony Luyken entrusted me with their story. (Also, combining with the Rich Abney to sweep these awards is pretty fun tbh)” – Dan Kinvig
After a captivating year of university athletics, those responsible for documenting and capturing it are being recognized for their exceptional work. Two schools have won the four awards after being selected by their peers.
The conference released the award-winners Thursday.
Dan Kinvig of the University of the Fraser Valley has won the Feature Story of the Year Award for the second straight year. UFV also takes home the Photo of the Year Award thanks to Tanner Geringer’s talent behind the lens.
The University of Northern British Columbia’s Rich Abney claims the Video of the Year Award in back-to-back seasons, this time in collaboration with 6ixSigma Productions, Marcel Gagnon, and the Lheidli T’enneh Band. UNBC also earned the Social Campaign of the Year Award with contributors Rich Abney, Trevor Angus, 6ix Sigma Productions, Christos Sagiorgis, UNBC First Nations Centre, the Lheidli T’enneh Band, and Marcel Gagnon.
Since 2019, the Sports Information & Digital Awards have been handed out to conference members to recognize their outstanding work in the areas of sports information and digital storytelling.
“…the passion for basketball extends beyond the simple hype of the game and becomes so all-encompassing and pure that it becomes a conduit for things in life that truly matter: Relationship. Community. Purpose. It’s in this sweet spot that Anthony and Aieisha Luyken live.”
Dan Kinvig featured father-daughter duo Anthony and Aieisha Luyken in this inspiring piece that connects basketball to life. The longtime UFV women’s basketball program supporters have a unique view of the game: one that connects basketball to people and community in a deep and meaningful way. Kinvig wanted to honour and elevate their mindset through this feature that uses submitted photos and archival gems tied together with beautifully written prose.
Trinity Western was nominated for – “Spartan Spotlight | Derek Epp“
