A Drumheller hockey player was recognized by FunTeam Alberta as the 2023 recipient of the Nicky Sereda Outstanding Participant Award.
This award is handed out annually to the participant who demonstrated exceptional dedication to the principles of FunTeam Alberta. Nate Sereda was a strong role model for his peers, demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship and a commitment to trying his best every shift on the ice all season long.
Nate has been registered in the program since 2014 playing 10 seasons of FunTeam Hockey. He’s matured beyond his 14 years and leads by example with a smile on his face, but it is his respect towards everyone he meets that really shines through. Nate also likes to snowboard, and mountain bike and plays a variety of other sports like basketball, baseball and swimming.
FunTeam programming has been in Drumheller for 30 years and is consistently producing stand-up young athletes who strive for the best for themselves, their teammates, coaches and family members.
“We have Group Manager Nicky Sereda to thank for that. His dedication and willingness to promote our organization every step of the way was the reason we named this prestigious award after him. It’s amazing that 30 years later, his eldest grandson will see his name on this award as well as a recipient, following the example set by his grandfather,” states a release from FunTeam Alberta.
“It is fantastic to see FunTeam in Drumheller passed on through the generations. It truly is a full-circle moment. FunTeam Alberta is proud to have such a strong ambassador for our values in Nate leading the way in Drumheller and we are very excited to have him as our recipient. Congratulations Nate.”
