ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Washington University in St. Louis Athletic Department hosted the 40th Annual Scholar-Champions' Award Celebration on Tuesday evening at Edison Theater.
The awards celebration honors rookies, sophomores, juniors and seniors with performance-based awards as well as several leadership and character awards. Awards were presented by members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Video of the celebration can be viewed
HERE.
Award Definitions and Winners
Stanley & Lucy Lopata Rookie of the Year: This award is bestowed annually to a top female and male freshman student-athlete for their contributions to the athletics program at Washington University.
Female winner: Kate Delia, women's track and field
Male winner: Parker Chan, men's swimming and diving
Carl & Alice Briggson Sophomore Award: This award is bestowed annually to a top female and male sophomore student-athlete for their contributions to the athletics program at Washington University.
Female winner: Olivia Clemons, women's soccer
Male winner: Avi Mahajan, men's tennis
Art & Marge McWilliams Junior Award: This award is bestowed annually to a top female junior student-athlete for their contributions to the athletics program at Washington University.
Winner: Eleanor Archer, women's tennis
Stanley & Ann Rosen Junior Award: This award is bestowed annually to a top male junior student- athlete for their contributions to the athletics program at Washington University.
Winner: Quentin Gomez, men's soccer
William K.Y. & Anne Tao Distinguished Athlete Award: Established in 1989-90, this award is bestowed annually to a top female senior student-athlete for their contributions to the athletics program at Washington University.
Winner: Sam Buckley, volleyball
William H. & Elizabeth Danforth Distinguished Athlete Award: Established in 1989-90, this award is bestowed annually to a top male senior student- athlete for their contributions to the athletics program at Washington University.
Winner: George Bourdier, men's track and field
Mark Edwards Award: An award was created in former men's basketball coach Mark Edwards' name to be presented annually to a male student-athlete who demonstrates the attitude, character and leadership qualities embodied by Coach Edwards.
Winner: Fred Ware, football
Nancy Fahey Award: An award was created in former women's basketball coach Nancy Fahey's name to be presented annually to a female student-athlete who demonstrates the attitude, character and leadership qualities embodied by Coach Fahey.
Winner: Eliana Hanna, women' tennis
Iron Bear Award: The Iron Bear Award goes to one female and one male senior or junior student-athlete whose performance in competition reflects the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice they have given to their strength and condition training during their time at WashU.
Female winner: Jenae Bothe, women's track and field
Male winner: Cal L'Hommedieu, men's soccer
The Justin Hardy Courage Award: Presented annually to a student-athlete who demonstrates courage, selflessness, and integrity; contributes to the well-being of others; and, like Justin, inspires others to make a positive impact in our WashU community.
Winner: Yogi Oliff, men's basketball
The Chancellor's Award for Student-Athlete Excellence: The Chancellor's Award for Student-Athlete Excellence was created in 2018 to recognize the student-athlete who has best demonstrated, and been recognized for, Academic Achievement, School and Community Leadership and Athletic Performance.
Winner: Anna Freeman, volleyball
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