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Last June, in a video shared on the �������� Athletics social media accounts, men’s basketball student-athlete Tyrell Laing shared his Black Lives Matter story. 
In the four-and-a-half-minute video titled , Tyrell spoke about the racism he has experienced in Prince George. He urged everyone to do their part and have the difficult conversations necessary to end the scourge of racism. 
The powerful video sparked important discussions at the time of its release. This month it won two s, one for best video on a shoestring and the first ever grand gold in the newly created opportunity and inclusion special recognition category.
“These awards recognizes Tyrell Laing’s courageous decision to speak out against anti-Black racism and publically share his personal experiences so we can listen, learn and each of us commit to action,” says �������� Interim President Dr. Geoff Payne. “It is imperative that we listen to Tyrell and other anti-racism advocates at �������� as well and take the necessary steps to ensure �������� is a safe and inclusive campus for all. Tyrell highlights we have to make change!” 
represents post-secondary institutions across the Pacific Northwest in the United States as well as Western Canada. 
for his powerful words and gave credit to the �������� Athletics department for its production values. 
“Major kudos to Tyrell Laing for his strength and commitment to such an important movement. This was an incredibly brave decision to share his story and to be the focus of such a story/message,” the judges wrote. “Excellent message and great presentation. These are the kinds of stories organizations need to lift up.”
This is the second consecutive year that the �������� Athletics department produced an award-winning story. Last year, men’s soccer player Michael Henman spoke about his mental health challenges and what he overcame to excel in Canada West.