TORONTO, ON – The Greater Toronto Hockey League proudly announced Jacob Jansen as the 2025 recipient of the Frank D. Smith Under-18 ‘A’ Scholarship Award at the annual GTHL Awards Gala presented by Nothers The Award Store on June 12. Held at the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame, the evening recognized outstanding achievements both on and off the ice.
Established in 2005, the Frank D. Smith U18 ‘A’ Scholarship Award honours a player who exemplifies academic excellence and athletic achievement within the U18 ‘A’ level. The award includes a $2,000 post-secondary scholarship provided by the GTHL to support the recipient’s continued educational journey.
Jansen, who has spent the past five seasons representing North Toronto, stood out for his well-rounded accomplishments in sport, school, and leadership. A multi-sport athlete, Jansen competes in waterskiing, badminton, and cross country, demonstrating dedication and versatility beyond the rink.
Off the ice, Jansen’s commitment to academic excellence is equally impressive. He currently serves as President of the Medical Society at Crescent School in North York and has set his sights on a future career in medicine.
Each award winner at the GTHL Awards Gala received a $250 gift card courtesy of Esso to help fuel their next chapter.
The Frank D. Smith U18 ‘A’ Scholarship is named in honour of Frank D. Smith, who founded the Toronto Hockey League (THL) – now the GTHL – in 1911. Smith also served as Secretary for 50 years. A visionary and advocate for youth hockey, Smith allowed the League to develop rapidly, while his passion and focus remained on the children and the game. Smith, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Builder category in 1961 for his lifelong contributions to the game, started many programs that exist today in the GTHL, including the King Clancy Cup tournament.
Congratulations to Jacob Jansen on being named the 2025 Frank D. Smith U18 ‘A’ Scholarship Award recipient. The GTHL wishes him continued success both in the classroom and beyond.
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