| Award |
Winner(s) |
Award Description |
Dr. Sam Mitminger Award
(Past Winners) |
Maddie Anderson (women's basketball)
Milos Mladjan (men's basketball) |
This award is the highest honour in Mountaineer Athletics, presented to graduating student-athletes who achieved consistent academic and athletic excellence throughout their career at Mohawk College. |
Athletes of Distinction
(Past Winners) |
Maddie Anderson (women's basketball) |
Recipients of this award are third to fifth year student-athletes who enriched the Mountaineers high-performance program through achievement, leadership, community involvement and academics. These athletes are presented with their Mountaineer jersey framed. |
Wes Hicks Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year
( Past Winners) |
Marko Dosen (men's basketball) |
Named after a former Mohawk Athletic Director, this award is presented to the male athlete(s) who had the overall best performance across the athletic department. |
Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year
( Past Winners) |
Maddie Anderson (women's basketball) |
This award is presented to the female athlete(s) who had the overall best performance across the athletic department. |
Male Freshman Athlete of the Year
( Past Winners) |
Mark Di Ianni (men's soccer) |
This award is presented to a male student-athlete who had the best performance across the athletic department among first-year athletes. |
Female Freshman Athlete of the Year
( Past Winners) |
Genevieve Fry (women's softball) |
This award is presented to a female student-athlete who had the best performance across the athletic department among first-year athletes. |
Laurie Cahill Head Coach of the Year
( Past Winners) |
Jamie Girolametto (men's basketball) |
Named after a former Mohawk Athletic Director, this award is presented to the head coach who guided their team to an outstanding season and pushed their student-athletes to new heights. |
Bernetta Scime Assistant Coach of the Year
( Past Winners) |
Mac Akrong (men's basketball) |
Named after a former varsity athlete officer at Mohawk, this award is presented to an assistant coach who worked hard behind the scenes to help their respective team succeed, while helping each student-athlete improve everyday. |
High Performance Team of the Year
( Past Winners) |
Men's basketball |
This award honours the team that consistently exceeded expectations, setting new standards of excellence in the weight room. Through dedication, discipline, and a commitment to improving fitness, they pushed the limits of their physical performance and inspired others to elevate their own standards. This team's collective effort embodies the true spirit of growth and teamwork. |
Athletic Director's Award
( Past Winners) |
Malak Dahawy (women's basketball)
Marlie Droppert (women's soccer)
Marco Ferrusi (men's soccer)
Scott Jenkins (men's basketball)
Emidio Refosco (men's soccer)
Joanna Smith (women's basketball) |
The Athletic Director's Award is given to athlete(s) who had significant contributions to their team's performance. They showed up in their respective sport with an outstanding attitude, level of effort, and exemplified the spirit of a true competitor. |
Growing Through Grit Award
( Past Winners) |
Cale Calura (men's basketball)
Micah Dijkema (men's soccer & volleyball)
Helix Hunter (men's volleyball) |
Mountaineers High Performance has been built on the characteristic of grit. This award represents the athlete(s) that found a way to push through when things got tough and never gave up or gave excuses. |
Mountaineers Culture Cultivator Award
( Past Winners) |
Madison Babcock (women's curling & softball)
Luc Sabatino (men's soccer)
Sage Sulentic (cross country) |
This award is presented to the athlete(s) that best upheld the standards of the Mountaineers culture pyramid. These athletes have grit, are resilient, take initiative in their community involvement, and are tenacious in their respective sports. These athletes fully embody every aspect of what it means to be a student-athlete and a Mountaineer.
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Michelle Harkness Department of Athletics Award
( Past Winners) |
Marcus Aviles (men's soccer) |
This award recognizes a student-athlete who showed outstanding participation in both varsity and campus recreation programs. The award is named after Michelle Harkness, who was a true champion and active supporter of student life. |
Dr. Keith McIntyre Leadership Award
( Past Winners) |
Iverson Chong (men's basketball) |
Named after a former Mohawk president, this award is presented to a person who showed outstanding leadership qualities that have contributed toward the enrichment, support, development and enhancement of student life at Mohawk. |
Barb Moore Spirit of Athletics Award
( Past Winners) |
Phil Mattaliano
Brendan Fattori |
Named after Barb Moore, who was part of the Mohawk Student Life Department for over 20 years, this award is given to an individual who as a non-varsity participant played a valued role in the Athletics and Recreation Department. |
Mountaineers Media Award
( Past Winners) |
Maggie Lupton |
This award is presented to a non-varsity participant who helped advance the Mountaineers Sports Information and social media portfolios. |
| Student Athletic Therapist of the Year |
Brenna Winchester |
The Athletic Therapy Student Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional growth, clinical skill, and dedication to supporting athlete health and performance throughout their placement. Their professionalism, work ethic, and commitment to excellence have set them apart as a future leader in the field. |
Athlete Scholar of the Year
( Past Winners) |
TBA |
This award is presented to the athlete who had the highest-grade point average among all athletes. |
Team Scholastic Award
( Past Winners) |
TBA |
This award is given to the Mountaineer team who attained the highest-grade point average among all team members. |
