Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) have announced Griffin Seafoot of Kamloops, British Columbia, as the recipient of the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship. The award was presented during the championship game of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota on May 31.
Award Presented On Ice
Seafoot was honored on the ice and awarded the $25,000 scholarship. The goaltender from Kamloops has built an impressive record in hockey, academics, and community service. He maintains an A average while mentoring younger players and supporting local minor hockey programs.
Community Impact
At just 12 years old, Seafoot launched a school food drive that has since grown into a district-wide initiative, collecting more than 10,000 pounds of food over the past four years. He was also recently accepted into Shad Canada, one of Canada's leading youth leadership and STEM programs, where he will attend this summer at St. Francis Xavier University. He hopes to study engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Statements from Partners
“It's incredibly rewarding to recognize Griffin on a stage as significant as the Memorial Cup,” said Scott Lewis, General Manager, International Markets at Papa Johns Canada. “The Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship was created to celebrate young people who are making a difference in their communities, and we're proud to celebrate Griffin as this year's recipient.”
“Griffin represents exactly what the Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship is all about,” said Ryan Hudecki, Vice-President of Partnerships for the CHL. “To recognize him during the Memorial Cup made the moment even more special, as the tournament brings together the best of junior hockey while also celebrating the positive impact the game can have in communities across the country.”
The Champions of Tomorrow Scholarship reflects the shared commitment of Papa Johns Canada and the CHL to celebrate young Canadians whose leadership extends beyond the game and into their schools, communities, and everyday lives.
About Papa Johns
Papa John's International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PZZA) opened its doors in 1984 with one goal in mind: BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA. Papa Johns believes that using high-quality ingredients leads to superior quality pizzas. Its original dough is made of only six ingredients and is fresh, never frozen. Papa Johns tops its pizzas with real cheese made from mozzarella, pizza sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes that go from vine to can in the same day and meat free of fillers. It was the first national pizza delivery chain to announce the removal of artificial flavors and synthetic colors from its entire food menu. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky. and is the world's third-largest pizza delivery company with more than 6,000 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories.
