As part of our yearly tradition, we award two members for their exemplary leadership, support and dedication to our 306 community.
This year’s winners are - Ashely and Cecil!
Thank you both for your continued loyalty and dedication to our wonderful 306 family!
”Community Above All Else”
Below are the speeches from the presentation of the awards at our annual Christmas party!
Ashley Drayton
Our female recipient is relatively new to our membership. However, from the moment she joined us, she fit right in. Within a few classes she was cheering everyone on through one of many ridiculous workouts.
She quickly took on the additional steps to showcase her leadership, acting as captain of some of our Open teams. Through the Open her team’s presence on social media was undeniable.
She volunteers or competes at all of our events and competitions. She is always more than willing to help in any situation.
She’s a huge advocate for what we do and is constantly recruiting new members and bringing people to to try their first class.
She’s coachable, and though on a few occasions she has been on the brink of tears in the middle of a WOD she is resilient and shows up daily with a huge smile on her face.
A lover of rowing, and maybe not so much HSPU, Ashley Drayton personifies community and this is why she is this year’s recipient of our female community leader award.
Cecil Shresta
Selflessness. Grit. Loyalty.
I can’t think of three better words to describe this year male recipient of our Community Leader Award.
Since he walked into our gym almost 8 years ago, he has held one of the highest levels of attendance. But on top of showing up daily WODs, he also attends all of our events, and competed at every 3 on 3 and BeLikeBruce events since joining us.
He selflessly joins any team that is looking for a partner, knowing full well that even though he is closer to 50 than 20 he will still have to lead his teams and take on the bulk of the workload.
He’s pleasant in every class, and what he likes in mobility he makes up in determination. He’s helped me with IT issues, business advice, and even age-related questions.
Potentially the only athlete that we have that can split snatch effortlessly, brings a suitcase worth of aides to every session, and is constantly making efforts to ensure everyone feels part of our community.
This year’s winner is Cecil Shresta. Cecil thank you for being a terrific member, athlete, and an amazing leader within our community.
You walk in with a smile, you have single handledly bought more hats than almost everyone else combine, and your willingness to keep finding ways to improve is inspiring. Members like you are why coming to work every day is a treat and not a chore.
Cheers to you, my friend!