Jamiyah was selected as the winner because of her leadership, compassion and dedication for the sport and her team. Shortly after joining her rugby team last October, her demonstration of strong, natural leadership qualities led to her nomination as team captain.

Though her time with rugby has been short, she has shown a great understanding of the dynamics of a successful team and has quickly developed a strong passion for the game. Jamiyah also serves as a role model for other young girls interested in playing rugby—a typically male-dominated sport.

“We are ecstatic to bring an opportunity like this to Jamiyah, a truly deserving young athlete who demonstrates leadership on and off the field,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. “She has a bright future in athletics ahead of her and we are honored to be able to make this dream come true for her.”