Westminster Senior Athlete Honored as Hobey Baker High School Character Award Recipient

Westminster Christian Academy senior Connor Dolan was recently selected as a recipient for the Hobey Baker High School Character Award. Candidates are selected by their high school coach based on their demonstration of a number of exemplary character qualities including, positive attitude, outstanding sportsmanship, excellent work ethic, and coachability.

“I think it is a great honor for Connor to receive the Hobey Baker Award,” says Westminster hockey coach Tim Nagel. “This award reflects the kind of student athlete that Connor is on and off the ice. It’s a nice honor for the hockey program and for Connor as he wraps up his career at WCA.”

The Hobey Baker Award was established in 2003 to honor high school hockey players who exemplify the Hobey Baker ideal that “Character Builds Excellence.” Hobey Baker was recognized as the best amateur hockey player in the United States in the early 1900s. This award honors his expression of the highest ideals of character and sportsmanship during his career.

Today, every year a single senior hockey player from each participating high school is selected by their coach to be honored by teammates and celebrated by the school community.

Winners receive a personalized plaque and recognition as a Hobey Baker winner.