Each year a graduating basketball player from Handsworth is selected for one of the school's major awards, the Quinn Keast Award. The recipient is selected by the school's Scholarship Committee and represents the qualities that Quinn stood for of sportsmanship and dedication as a student-athlete and member of the school community. In addition, the coach of each of Handsworth's basketball teams from Grade 8 through Grade 12 nominates one player who also represents those characteristics. The names of those nominees are engraved on the Right Shoe Trophy which resides in the school's basketball trophy case.

Recipients 

 

2010 Angela White (Langara C.C.)

Angela epitomizes determination, a constant focus to get better, and a nothing-will-stop-me attitude. She was the most improved player on her Handsworth Royals team in her Grade 12 year and nothing less than sensational all season from the outset to a repeat AAA Provincial Championship. She was the unsung hero and a model of consistency on every possession. Her coach chose her to be on the floor for as long as she could last and in every key situation. Her contributions were recognized by selection to the All-Star Team at the 2010 Lower Mainland Championships and the 2010 AAA Provincial Championships. But above all it was her '˜team first' attitude which made her truly special: she is a true team player.

2009 Andrew McGuinness (Univ. of Calgary)

Andrew played senior basketball for Handsworth from Grades 10 to 12, captaining in Grade 11 and 12.  He is not only one who values defence as a means to team achievement, but is a gifted offensive talent. In the mold of Quinn, his character and sportsmanship complement his ability as a complete player. He was a B.C. U-17 player and led the AAA Provincial Tournament in scoring as a Grade 11. More than that he is a likeable and respected person, unselfish and coachable. He demonstrates the drive and maturity to be accountable and to be successful in the pursuit of excellence in any endeavour. As a measure of that he performed the vital role of the player who is handed the ball by the referee to safely inbound for his team.

2008 Kristen Leigh (Quinn Keast Award and Scholarship) and Beau Eshleman (QKF Scholarship)

Kristen has played three years of senior basketball for the Royals and demonstrates a high level of tenacity and heart. She played with conviction at both ends of the court and with an intensity on defence that made opponents shy away from wanting the ball. In her three years the senior Royals finished 4^th and 5^th and J in the AAA Provincials. Kristen also demonstrates good sportsmanship towards the game and to her teammates, coaches, opponents and referees. Her reliability and commitment to what she takes on to completion extends to school and the community.
Beau played his way up through the ranks of the Royals from Grades 8 through 11, all the while improving his skills as a guard. But he was not able to play in Grade 12 due to a serious knee injury. As a player Beau was a quiet leader who led by example and had a superior work ethic.  As a student he was a regular on the honour roll. Beau never left the team in Grade 12 but sat on the bench, with his injury, and cheered on his teammates. His loyalty and generosity of spirit will serve him well in his future endeavours.

2007 Don Lee (Quinn Keast Award and Scholarship) and Cole Allinger (QKF Scholarship)

Don was a natural for the first-time awarding of this special honour. He was a teammate of Quinn's in the Championship Season of 2005-2006 but, just as significantly, he was in the gym after practice late in the evenings with Quinn as the two of them pushed each other to be better. It paid off as Don's game improved and his leadership blossomed. Don was an integral part of the 2006 Championship team and continued his pursuit of the game in his senior year. 
Cole was half of Handsworth's 'Twin Towers' (with Cam Varner) for the 2005-07 seasons. He has a deft left hand for scoring and a strong inside presence as a rebounder. Cole was part of the starting five of the Handsworth 2006 AAA Championship team and a Howe Sound Tournament All-Star in 2007. He was awarded an HBC Basketball Classic scholarship in December, 2006. Cole also threw discus, hammer and shot put for Handsworth.