Henri Cryer-Garneau Receives Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award
The Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award recognizes an individual who embodies leadership, courage, and positive change in sport.
This year’s recipient, Henri Cryer-Garneau, demonstrated those qualities through action. During a gap year volunteer placement at a soccer camp in Tanzania, Henri saw that many youth lacked basic equipment needed to participate. Rather than accept this barrier, he organized a fundraiser to purchase soccer gear, expanding access and creating more inclusive opportunities for young athletes.
Henri’s initiative reflects the true spirit of a game changer — using sport as a vehicle to build confidence and belonging.
The Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games are proud to celebrate exceptional community leaders like Henry, reaffirming a commitment to leadership, inclusion, and the power of sport to drive positive change across British Columbia.
Gareth and Julie accept the Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award on behalf of their son, Henri Cryer-Garneau, who is in Africa.
