Proving that drive and hard work pay off, Jessica Bradford of Saskatoon was recently named one of six BMO Soccer Spirit Award winners.

“Jessica has had a passion for soccer since the age of four, fuelling her desire to excel and play for the Saskatchewan provincial team. She has remained dedicated to the sport despite injuries or early morning practices, and is regarded throughout her club as a true leader,” said Corrine Lees, Branch Manager of the BMO Market Mall location in Saskatoon. “I am thrilled to present Jessica with this award on behalf of BMO” continued Lees.

At the age of 15, Jessica currently plays for East Side Eagles. Recently named MVP within her club, Jessica attributes her success to “commitment and never giving up on the ball.”

Jessica led her team to a sixth-place finish at the BMO National Championships this October and hopes to continue playing throughout university in the coming years.

As one of the six national winners of the BMO Soccer Spirit Awards, Jessica was awarded a $500 BMO Intuition RESP, a BMO Soccer Spirit trophy and an autographed Canadian National Team soccer jersey.