Golden Hills School Division is proud to announce two students have been awarded the Alberta School Board Association’s (ASBA) Honouring Spirit Award for 2025.

Congratulations to Trinity Pretty Youngman who has been selected as the Southern Alberta, grade 10-12 winner of the Alberta School Board Association’s (ASBA) Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award for 2025.

Trinity is a grade 12 student at Strathmore High School who exemplifies the spirit of perseverance, leadership and cultural pride. Recently, Trinity has been awarded a scholarship to Vancouver Film School where she will follow her dream to pursue a career in film and storytelling. Trinity also participates in the Blackfoot Youth Confederacy and works with the Calgary Flames on initiatives to revitalize Indigenous language.

The Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award recognizes First Nations, Metis and Inuit Students who model strength and commitment in pursuit of their personal education path and embrace their own gifts, strengths and potential while celebrating the ways of their people.

Twelve students are selected for the Honouring Spirit Award from nominations throughout Alberta. Trinity's achievements, resilience, and dedication to her Blackfoot culture and community have earned her the Honouring Spirit Award for Southern Alberta in the grade 10-12 category.

Congratulations Trinity!