Left to right: Katie Dahl, Emily Dahl Foundation | Sherman Dahl, Co-founder, Emily Dahl Foundation | Kristina Tobler, Emily Dahl Foundation | Tyler Henry, 2023 Recipient | Cory Hoard, Sky Volleyball President | Troy Lorenson, Sky Volleyball /Emily Dahl Foundation, Emily's Coach | Travis Kiel, Sky Volleyball Vice-President

The Emily Dahl Foundation in a joint release with the Community Foundation North Okanagan and Sky Volleyball Club Announces The 2023 Recipient of The Emily Dahl Foundation $5000 Scholarship.

Cory Hoard, President of Sky Volleyball is pleased to announce that Tyler Henry has been selected to receive The Emily Dahl Foundation 2023 $5,000 Scholarship. 

Tyler joined Sky Volleyball Club when he was just 12 years old.  He has played for a total of six years with the club in a variety of positions but specialized as an outside hitter. He is a graduate from WL Seaton Secondary. His plans are to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science at Trent University in Peterborough. 

Henry stated: 

“I am honored to receive this award. To be able to join Iseult Colclough and Novah Gardner as recipients fills me with joy and happiness.” 

Cory Hoard, President of Sky Volleyball stated: 

"The Emily Dahl Foundation and SKY received a number of very, very good applicants who are amazing students, players and just really good kids.  We want to thank all the students that put in the time to apply, and they all have represented SKY through the years with integrity, respect, and devotion to the great sport of volleyball.  I want to congratulate Tyler for this achievement, and I believe he epitomizes all the traits SKY wants their athletes to have on and off the court.  I have interacted with Tyler off the court, and I have played volleyball against him, and he is such an amazing young man, gracious athlete and respectful person and I know he will put this scholarship to good use.  Tyler, please continue to play volleyball wherever you are and maybe one day you can return to our community and coach our next generation of youth and show them the traits that exemplify the Emily Dahl Foundation and SKY Volleyball."


Sherman Dahl Co-Founder of The Emily Dahl Foundation stated:

“The very purpose of life is to be happy. When the coaches described Tyler to me, it really did impact me and fill me with warmth. His displays of kindness in all that he does is exactly what this world needs. He is the ultimate teammate."

“The Community Foundation North Okanagan is delighted to enable our donors to fulfill their philanthropic goals,” said Leanne Hammond, Executive Director of the Community Foundation North Okanagan. “It is our absolute pleasure to manage funding for the Emily Dahl Foundation. Knowing Emily’s legacy lives on through Tyler and all the young people who will receive this award in the future is an inspiration. We are truly privileged to be connected to this worthy endeavour.”