London, ON – Today we are so excited to be announcing the 2020-21 winners of the prestigious Western Mustangs Purple Blanket Awards.  

Purple Blanket Awards are granted to students who, often in their graduating year, are nominated by their coaches and chosen by members of the Selection Committee. Nominated individuals must have been a Western Mustangs student athlete for a minimum of three (3) years, have received a minimum of three (3) First Colour Awards throughout their career, and have been an active participant in their respective sport at the time of recommendation.  

Purple Blanket Award recipients 

Organized alphabetically by last name:

Erin Alizadeh - Rowing 


Brayden Ambo - Wrestling 
 

Curtis Ames - Rowing 
 

Jackson Bowery - Golf 
 

Kate Current - Cross Country/Track & Field 
 

Cara de Belle - Badminton 
 

Giulia Geraci - Soccer 
 

Patrick Gogan - Rowing 
 

Emily Good - Track & Field 
 

Melissa Langegger - Volleyball 
 

Natalie Li - Figure Skating 
 

Olga Nova - Fencing 
 

Jennifer Nwamadi - Wrestling 
 

Sebastian Paulins - Swimming 
 

Kyra Urabe - Rowing 
 

We will be featuring and highlighting each of these student athletes in more detail later this month, showcasing their journey and experience as a Western Mustang. Purple Blanket Features will take place between April 12th and April 30th.  

We want to thank these student athletes for their efforts and dedication to the Western Mustangs athletic community. Congratulations on this great achievement.