(Mar. 11, 2015) TORONTO, O.N. - Memorial fourth-year basketball forward, Noel Moffatt is the 2014-15 recipient of the CIS Ken Shields award for outstanding student-athlete. The award is bestowed upon the men's basketball student-athlete who best exhibits outstanding achievements in the areas of basketball, academics and community service. 

In his fourth year of eligibility, the St. John's native contributed to every Sea-Hawks game of the season, starting all but one. The 6-foot-5 forward averaged 9.6 points per game and a league-best 154 defensive rebounds. 

A 2013-14 CIS Academic All-Canadian, Moffatt is currently working on obtaining his Bachelor of Commerce degree while maintaining a GPA of 3.8. He is also a member of the Faculty of Business Administration's Dean's List. 

Combining his academic work-term with his commitment to the community, Moffatt co-founded a clothing brand with a socially driven mission. Athlete Aid Apparel provides consumers with athletic apparel while donating 10 percent of sales to Kidsport NL, enabling local children who face financial challenges to access sport programs. 

Moffatt has volunteered with NeuroFit, a community-based exercise program for people with neurological disabilities trying to become active again. While remaining an active assistant coach for St. Bonaventure's high school girls' basketball team, he has also continually volunteered to referee a local elementary school's annual tournament.

In addition, Moffatt has volunteered as a member of the Sea-Hawks program with a number of initiatives including the Terry Fox run, basketball spring leagues, as well as clinics in St. John's and rural Newfoundland.

"Noel has been a fantastic contributor to our basketball program and is a great example of the student-athlete," said Sea-Hawks head coach Peter Benoite. "He is an Academic All-Canadian, and has improved his game to the level to where he is one of the best rebounders in the league. He is also a leader when it comes to volunteering activities, and his commitment to the community through his athletic clothing brand speaks to his philanthropy."

This honour marks the second time Memorial has had a recipient of the prestigious award after Justin Halleran in the 2006-07 season. Moffatt was on hand to accept the award at the CIS men's basketball banquet in Toronto, O.N. on Wednesday night. He was also awarded the AUS Student-Athlete Community Service award earlier this season.