The James Bayer Memorial Scholarship Award
The James Bayer Memorial Scholarship Award was established in 1985 and is awarded annually to an outstanding student-athlete in Atlantic University Sport for excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, sportsmanship and citizenship.
Beginning with the 2026 award cycle, Atlantic University Sport recognizes one student-athlete from each member university annually as a recipient of the award. This format places an equal spotlight on each institution’s honouree while celebrating the exceptional accomplishments of student-athletes across the conference.
Each recipient receives a $500 scholarship in recognition of their achievements.
Established more than four decades ago, the James Bayer Memorial Scholarship Award remains one of Atlantic University Sport’s premier student-athlete honours.
James Bayer taught education and physical education at both high school and university levels. He served as supervisor and consultant for the Nova Scotia Department of Culture, Recreation and Fitness.
At Acadia University, he served as dean of recreation and physical education and as director of athletics from 1978-1985.
As an administrator in the AUAA and the CIAU, he was a key player in the establishment of intercollegiate athletic policy.
This memorial scholarship is presented by PepsiCo Beverages Canada.
Recipients of the James Bayer Memorial Scholarship Award
2026 Recipients
2025 - Clara Gascoigne, Saint Mary's University, Basketball
2024 - Kiyara Letlow, Cape Breton University, Basketball
2023 - Haley McDonald, Acadia University, Basketball
2022 - Not Awarded
2021 - Not Awarded
2020 - Ciera Disipio, Cape Breton University, Soccer
2019 - Abby Clarke, St. Thomas University, Hockey
2018 - Kiera Rigby, University of Prince Edward Island, Basketball
2017 - Eric Locke, St. Francis Xavier University, Hockey
2016 - Katie Ross, Acadia University, Soccer and Basketball
2015 - Karolyne Blain, Cape Breton University, Soccer
2014 - Alana Fairfax, Acadia University, Soccer
2013 - Rebecca Haworth, Dalhousie University, Track & Field
2012 - Daniel You, Dalhousie University, Volleyball
2011 - Jacob Kilpatrick, University of New Brunswick, Volleyball
2010 - Alex Legge, Dalhousie University, Basketball
2009 - Isabelle Miles, University of New Brunswick, Soccer
2008 - Katherine Quackenbush, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Basketball
2007 - Colin Sinclair, University of New Brunswick, Hockey
2006 - David Chant, Saint Mary's University, Hockey
2005 - Adrienne Power, Dalhousie University, Track & Field
2004 - Eric Gillis, St. Francis Xavier University, Cross Country
2003 - Dan Tudin, Dalhousie University, Hockey
2002 - Louis Poirier, Université de Moncton, Track & Field
2001 - Jillian MacDonald, Dalhousie University, Basketball
2000 - Kristen Lewis, Dalhousie University, Cross Country
1999 - Jan Trojanowski, Acadia University, Basketball
1998 - Peter Benoite, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Basketball
1997 - Chris Diamond, University of Prince Edward Island, Soccer
1996 - Carla Edwards, Mount Allison University, Volleyball
1995 - Scott Bagnell, Dalhousie University, Volleyball
1994 - Kathy McNally, University of Prince Edward Island, Field Hockey
1993 - David Sykes, Saint Mary's University, Football
1992 - Keith Donovan, Dalhousie University, Basketball
1991 - Heather Morrison, University of Prince Edward Island, Field Hockey
1990 - Augy Jones, St. Francis Xavier University, Basketball
1989 - Jackie Wong, Mount Allison University, Volleyball / Soccer
1988 - Gunnhildur Baldursson, Acadia University, Soccer
1987 - Greg Berry, StFX University, Soccer; Caroline Lulham, Mount Allison University, Volleyball