jason freeman memorial award
The Jason Freeman Memorial Award for Perseverance and Determination is given to an active OBJ Player who excels in the face of adversity, overcoming to succeed. Freeman played for OBJ from 2009-12 before accepting a scholarship in the United States. Jason battled cancer after graduation, defeating it once, before passing in 2019. OBJ is honoured to give this award annually in his name.
*No award due to COVID-19
2000: Billy Neale & Matt Spatafora
2001: Andrew Dunsmore
2002: Kevin Brown
2003: Ted Wilkie
2004: Brad Hay
2005: Manny Kumar
2006: Brad Cochrane
2007: Bryan Condotta
2008: Peter Bako
2009: Tyler Hibbert
2010: Cameron Mattice
2011: Matt Paculan
2012: Joey Guaragna
2013: Ryan White
2014: Darren Shred
2015: Max Hewitt
2016: Aidan McAskie
2017: Evan Chenier
2018: Connor Gibson
2019: Lincoln Greasley
2021: N/A*
2022: Thomas Reilly
2024: Austin Boylan
