Jacob Baylin – Bell Warriors

CONGRATULATIONS to Jacob Baylin who was recognized and honoured today with the City of Ottawa Mayor’s City Builder Award.

Mayor Jim Watson made the presentation to the young Warriors alumni for “his outstanding act of kindness and inspiring charitable work” in association with his support of the Bell Warriors Football Club and their goals to keep sport “Affordable for All”.

Earlier in the year Jacob Baylin became our youngest Friend of the Warriors sponsor in our 62 year history when he made a donation to our Warriors with money he had earned working last summer. At the time, Paul Stewart (Warriors President) commented, “Jacob was an award winner and his call to contribute to the cause continues still even after his playing days. Not many 16 year olds would think of giving their own money to a sports club. Jacob, however, saw the financial challenges that so many Warriors families face and he chose to step up. True leaders strive to be part of the solution and that’s what Jacob is all about.” He continues, “His selfless contribution set an example of leadership and thoughtfulness that our community’s youth should all aspire to. It also became a focal point in our Club’s communication efforts that ultimately led to more than a half dozen more sponsors for our non-profit sports club.”

“The Warriors support our players on and off the field. It is so impressive to see one of our most recent alumni learn from that example and recognize that they too could be a catalyst for change. The Bell Warriors are proud of Jacob and our Warriors family are moved and motivated by this impressive young man’s actions”

Mayor Jim Watson presents Mayor’s City Builder Award to Jacob Baylin (middle). with Bayward Councillor Mark Taylor (right)

Jacob Baylin gives his acceptance speech at City of Ottawa Councillor’s meeting today

From L to R: Josh Baylin, Zachary Baylin, Jacob Baylin, Richard Baylin and Natasha Thiessen-Baylin

2017 Mayor’s City Builder Award winner Jacob Baylin

Congratulations JACOB!!! Read more about Jacob’s big day: City of Ottawa Press Release

Jacob Baylin is a 16 year old young man who lives in Crystal Beach, Nepean. He played football with the local Bell Warriors Football Club and his youngest brother is still in the program. For those that have been involved with the club more closely, you’ll know Jacob’s father Rich Baylin who is currently our Pee Wee Head Coach. This past Saturday, Jacob took the time to present me, Paul Stewart (Bell Warriors Football President), with a cheque to help contribute to our club’s efforts to support players who are financially challenged. This was his own money that he earned working this past summer. In making this generous donation, Jacob becomes the newest, and by far the youngest, Friend of the Warriors Sponsor.

L to R: Warriors Alumni and our youngest Warriors Sponsor Jacob Baylin and Paul Stewart (Warriors President)

“Every year, the Warriors have numerous players that just could not afford to play football without some financial support. It is a key mandate of the Warriors to ensure we do all we can to make our great sport affordable for all. We rely heavily on community support for our young players and it is truly amazing to see someone as young as Jacob recognize and contribute to the cause. Jacob was a leader in his playing days with the Warriors and continues to set an example that we could all learn from and aspire to.” – Paul Stewart, Bell Warriors President.

That’s the way to #PayItForward Jacob! THANK YOU!!!

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