- via the Ontario Volleyball Association -

This past Wednesday, the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) presented the Ken Davies Memorial award to incoming Marauder Maxime Gratton.
 
The award is the associations most significant honour for a youth male volleyball player in the province, and marks the sixth time a Marauder has received the award – five coming under head coach Dave Preston's tenure.

Gratton possesses not only an incredible level of volleyball talent and physical capabilities with a 41-inch vertical, but sports a humble and driven personality. A member of the Ottawa Mavericks Mustangs, Team Ontario Elite and Team Canada's Youth National Team, the left side hitter, and 85% student, recently committed with the Marauders for the 2020-21 season in the U SPORTS season.

Away from the court, Maxime has demonstrated a willingness to give back to his community while fueling his personal love for the game.

Dedicating his time to learning, teaching and managing Type 1 Diabetes, an ailment he manages daily, the Gratton family have helped raise money in support to associations such as the Canadian Diabetes Association, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The family has raised more than $2,000 to help find a cure.

The Ken Davis Memorial award is presented annually to a nominated male athlete from the 18 and under division who encompasses the characteristics of the award's namesake; determination, leadership, sportsmanship, fair-play, and accomplishments, as well as their injection of spirit and compassion within the community off the court.
 
List of Marauders to win the OVA award:
 
2020 – Maxime Gratton
2014 – Andrew Richards
2013 – Brandon Koppers
2007 – Josh Lichty
2005 – Josh Nederveen
2003 – Paul Hrkal
1990 – Andrew Schrim