A local water polo player has received province-wide recognition for his dedication and efforts in the sport.

Cameron Gillingham, a member of the Estevan Sharks, was handed the U14 Male Athlete of the Year award at the Water Polo Saskatchewan year end awards banquet in Regina on Saturday.

Gillingham is a 4 year water polo vet with the Sharks, and has participated in a wide range of high caliber activities including leading the Bantam Sharks to their first ever provincial title, and playing on Team Sask across the continent.

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