The Port Hawkesbury Sports Wall of Fame has announced that Kieran Madden and Avah Landry have been selected as 2026 Youth Inductees in recognition of their outstanding athletic achievements, leadership, and dedication to community sport.
Keiran Madden
Keiran Madden has distinguished himself as both an accomplished athlete and a committed volunteer within the local sports community. Over the years, he has generously given his time helping coach 8U baseball and volunteering at Whitty’s Sports Camp, demonstrating a passion for mentoring and encouraging young athletes.
A multi-sport athlete, Keiran participated in baseball, softball, hockey, soccer, basketball, badminton, and table tennis during the 2025–26 school year. His dedication and performance earned him several school athletic honours during the 2024–25 season, including Top Pitcher in Baseball, the Coach’s Award for Basketball, MVP for Badminton, MVP for Table Tennis, and MVP for Softball.
Keiran has also achieved success at the provincial and national levels in baseball. He represented the Cape Breton Ramblers at the Senior Little League Canadian Championships and was a member of the Sydney Blue Jays U18AA team that captured the 2025 Provincial Championship and advanced to the Atlantic Championships.
Beyond his accomplishments on the field and in the classroom, Keiran is recognized for his strong work ethic, sportsmanship, and commitment to his community. This fall, he will attend Nova Scotia Community College to pursue the Powerline Technician program.
Avah Landry
Avah Landry has demonstrated exceptional leadership, athletic excellence, and dedication to growing opportunities for young athletes in the community. She has volunteered her time assisting with the “Girls at Bat” introduction to baseball program and helping coach practices for the U13A Pirates, sharing her knowledge and passion for sport with younger players.
On the ice, Avah served as Captain of the Cape Breton Lynx U18AAA team in the Maritime Girls Hockey League, where she was the team’s leading scorer, finished among the league’s top five scorers, and was named a First Team All-Star. She was also selected as a team lead for the Hockey Nova Scotia High Performance Program for U16 Female Hockey, highlighting her leadership abilities and elite level of play.
During the 2025–26 school year, Avah participated in soccer, softball, and hockey, while earning the Top Offensive Player award for hockey during the 2024–25 school season.
Recognized for her dedication both on and off the ice, Avah will attend Dalhousie University this fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Medical Science.
The recipients will be presented with their awards in a formal presentation in the Shannon Studio (Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre) during the council meeting at 7pm on June 2.
