Allyson Rioux Memorial Foundation

The Allyson Rioux Memorial Award committee is thrilled to name Anne Leydon from Stamford High School as our 2026 winner.

Anne is a 3-sport athlete at Stamford High excelling in field hockey, ice hockey and lacrosse. She was a 4-year field hockey and ice hockey varsity starter and a 3-year lacrosse varsity starter. Anne’s athletic and academic resume is of the highest level.

In field hockey, Anne was selected to the FCIAC All-West Team her sophomore year and the FCIAC Second Team her junior and senior years. She was also Captain junior and senior years.

In ice hockey, Anne was named to the All-FCIAC First Team and All-State Second Team her sophomore year; All-FCiAC Second Team her junior year, and All-FCIAC Firsf Team and CHSGHA All-State Second Team her senior year. She was also Captain junior and senior years.

Anne is a well rounded student athlete. She is Class of 2026 Student Council President and was inducted into the Science National Honor Society and the National Honor Society.

As described by her coaches, Anne’s leadership and impeccable work ethic are among her most admirable qualities. She is respected by teammates, coaches and all who know her.

Coaches have also said Anne’s ability to balance competitive drive with genuine compassion is a rare and powerful quality that she possesses in abundance.

Anne will be attending Middlebury College in the fall where she has committed to play field hockey.