MARGARET MYJAK

Category: Athlete
Sport: Cross Country/Badminton
Institution: Mohawk College
Inducted: 2023

Margaret Myjak spent four seasons as a Mohawk Mountaineer (2003-04 to 2006-07) and was highly regarded as a student-athlete who embodied the true Mountaineer spirit.

During the 2004-05 season, Margaret was the OCAA badminton women's singles silver medalist while also competing at the OCAA Cross Country Championships.

The following season, Margaret was the OCAA gold medalist for women's singles in badminton and capped off the season by capturing the bronze medal at the CCAA championships. Margaret was also selected as a CCAA All-Canadian, CCAA Academic All-Canadian and was named Mohawk's Most Valuable Player for badminton.

In 2006-07, Margaret brought home an OCAA badminton silver medal for women's singles for a third-career OCAA medal and was named an OCAA All-Academic, CCAA Academic All Canadian and CCAA All-Canadian. Margaret was again named Mohawk's Most Valuable Player for badminton. Margaret also raced in cross country at both the OCAA and CCAA championships.

In 2005, Margaret's achievements were recognized when awarded Mohawk's prestigious Dr. Sam Mitminger Award. In 2006 and 2007, Margaret was awarded the Mohawk Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year Award.

Margaret was an outstanding team player in both badminton and cross country. Margaret's lively personality and thirst to learn was a contagious combination. Margaret is an excellent example of what a student athlete can achieve.

In 2017, Margaret was inducted into the Mountaineer Hall of Fame.