The Athletic Department hosted its annual awards banquet Sunday afternoon at the West Palm Beach Improv. The day celebrated the best and brightest from º£½ÇÔÚÏß athletics and served as a culmination to the past year, highlighting accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom.
In addition, the annual Chi Alpha Sigma honors were bestowed on a select group of high academic achievers as new and returning members were inducted into the collegiate society. In order to be inducted a student athlete must maintain 3.4 or higher cumulative grade-point average throughout their junior and senior years. New members received a pin of recognition while returning members received a chord to wear at graduation.
The Sailfish Athletic Department annually hands out 18 awards, one each for a male and female student athlete in nine categories.
Below are the nominees and winners of each award.
Athlete of the Year: Awarded to the male and female student-athletes who are considered the top performers at the University.
Winners: Juan Sanchez (Men’s Soccer) and Molly Burkhardt (Volleyball)
Finalists: Magnolia West (Softball), Grace Bartlinski (Women’s Lacrosse), Jonika Garvin (Women’s Basketball), Danny Tufariello (Baseball), Philipp Hoffmann (Men’s Tennis), Bakari Warthen (Men’s Basketball)
Other Nominees: Jewel Jorgensen (Women’s Golf), Martin Westerlund (Men’s Golf)
President’s Award: Awarded to a male and female student-athlete with outstanding academic achievements while contributing to their team’s athletic success.
Winners: Magnolia West (Softball) and Pietro de Silva (Men’s Tennis)
Finalists: Chanel Nassir (Women’s Lacrosse), Taylor Sukmana (Women’s Golf), Kylee Rullo (Women’s Soccer), Alex Aken (Men’s Lacrosse), Lance Fry (Baseball), Malek Barber (Men’s Basketball)
Other Nominees: Grant Horvat (Men’s Golf), Patrick Seuffert (Men’s Soccer), Yulia Russu (Women’s Tennis), Ally Smith (Volleyball)
Athletic Director’s Award: Awarded to a male and female student-athlete who has exemplified the Christian values on and off the field of competition along with upholding the academic and athletic standards of the º£½ÇÔÚÏß Athletics Department.
Winners: Riley Herold (Baseball) and Sophie Hoekstra (Volleyball)
Finalists: Ben Savick (Men’s Lacrosse), Carlos Meneses (Men’s Tennis), Claudio Rivadeneira (Men’s Soccer), Alex Dowd (Women’s Golf), Kianna Magner, (Women’s Soccer), Abbey Busby (Softball)
Other Nominees: Taylor Sukmana (Women’s Golf), Grayson Beemus (Women’s Lacrosse), Bakari Warthen (Men’s Basketball)
Clark Boetel Award: Awarded to a male and female student-athlete who represents the University with outstanding attitude, leadership and servant-hood.
Winners: Elliott Barker (Men’s Soccer) and Aniyah Ross (Women’s Basketball)
Finalists: Eli Bottenfield (Baseball), Joshua Reed (Men’s Cross Country/Track), Michael Stones (Men’s Basketball), Hayley Haas (Softball), Carrie Jones (Women’s Soccer), Molly Burkhardt (Volleyball)
Other Nominees: Estefani Fernandez (Women’s Tennis), Emily Valentine (Women’s Golf), Julia del Carmen (Women’s Lacrosse)
Don Harp Award: Awarded to a male and female student-athlete who is a rising senior who has excelled in competition and demonstrated outstanding Christian leadership.
Winners: Kianna Magner (Women’s Soccer) and Malek Barber (Men’s Basketball)
Finalists: Hannah Carlton (Softball), Lyndzey Minter (Volleyball), Chanel Nassir (Women’s Lacrosse), Philipp Hoffmann (Men’s Tennis), Elliott Barker (Men’s Soccer)
Other Nominees: Taylor Sukmana (Women’s Golf), Aniyah Ross (Women’s Basketball)
Gary Carter Award: Awarded to a male and female student-athlete that has a love and respect for the game, plays with enthusiasm and heart and is a good role model on and off the field or court. Must have credible statistics.
Winners: Maddie Biggs (Softball), Jennie Anderson (Volleyball), Orsen Josephina (Baseball), and Ty Fisher (Men’s Cross Country/Track)
Finalists: Cami Rickenbach (Women’s Cross Country/Track), Kate LeBlanc (Women’s Lacrosse), Jules Jasmin (Men’s Basketball), Juan Pablo Puelma (Men’s Soccer)
Other Nominees: Carlos Niemeyer (Men’s Tennis), Vanessa Buchbinder (Women’s Tennis), Carrie Jones (Women’s Soccer)
Newcomer of the Year: Awarded to a male and female student-athlete who performs at a high-level and makes a sizeable impact for their team as a first-year player.
Winners: Gunner Gebelien (Men’s Lacrosse) and Jonika Garvin (Women’s Basketball)
Finalists: Martin Westerlund (Men’s Golf), Brandon Seltzer (Baseball), Jack Burrows (Men’s Soccer), Katherine Budnovich (Softball), Jewel Jorgensen (Women’s Golf), Amber Rowoldt (Volleyball), Kiki Cinotti (Women’s Lacrosse)
Other Nominees: Umberto Rosi (Men’s Tennis), Tyler Ketcham (Men’s Cross Country/Track)
Strength and Conditioning Award: Given to a male and female student-athlete who increases or improves their physical fitness through a high commitment level and hard work.
Winners: Chanel Nassir (Women’s Lacrosse) and Matthew Johnson (Men’s Basketball)
Workship Award:
Winners: Julia del Carmen (Women’s Lacrosse) and Jon Paul Ogle (Men’s Cross Country/Track)
