The Kye Ball Memorial Award
Presented by Wanda Ball and the YMCA of Regina
Kye Ball Memorial Award Overview:
The Kye Ball Memorial Award, named in honour of Kye Ball (May 30, 2000 – March 20, 2017), recognizes the outstanding contributions of a YMCA staff member or volunteer in building a healthier, more inclusive community for all.
The Kye Ball Memorial Award emphasizes the support of positive mental health as well as the promotion of positive mental health awareness.
The Kye Ball Memorial Award provides a platform in recognizing that mental health is an important aspect of the YMCA community by promoting the contributions of YMCA leaders in mental health awareness and healthy practices.
By reducing barriers, everyone can achieve a healthy spirit, mind, and body.
2025 Kye Ball Memorial Award Recipient
Kirby Gibson
Early Childhood Educator
“Kirby has demonstrated great impact and leadership in the community built within the Rochdale Childcare Centre.
…He makes sure that every child who walks into his classroom is going to have the best day ever.”
Past Kye Ball Memorial Award Recipients
