Athletic Department Award Recipients

 

President's Cup

Presented to the team within the Simmons Athletic Department that achieved the highest grade point average in the previous academic year.

Athlete of the Year Award

Awarded to the Simmons athlete who has demonstrated outstanding athletic achievement, individual accomplishment towards their team's success and has received conference, regional or national recognition for the year.

Student-Athlete of the Year Award

Presented to a junior or senior, three or four-year participant, who has demonstrated athletic talent, has made a significant team contribution and maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or higher.

Ali Kantor
Athletic Director's Senior Award

Named in recognition of longtime Director of Athletics Ali Kantor this award is given to a senior student-athlete who has participated in a Simmons University varsity sport for four years and who has shown exemplary dedication, performance and leadership.

Coaches' Award

Given to a student-athlete who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to Simmons Athletics, and who has made a significant contribution to their team through athletic ability, dedication, commitment, leadership and exemplary character.

Rookie of the Year Award

Recognizes a first-year student-athlete who has significantly contributed to the success of their team during their first year at Simmons.

2023
Athlete of the Year: Sydney Gonyea, Field Hockey
Rookie of the Year: Carli Quinlan, Swimming & Diving
Student-Athlete of the Year: Sammi Hogan, Lacrosse
Coaches Award: Marita Nothacker, Soccer & Lacrosse
Ali Kantor Athletic Director Award: Maddie Castigliego, Softball

2022
Athlete of the Year: Maddie Castigliego, Softball
Senior Student-Athlete of the Year: Alice Najimy, Cross Country
Ali Kantor Athletic Director Award: Brianna Desharnais, Field Hockey

2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic no departmental awards were presented

2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic no departmental awards were presented

2019
Athlete of the Year: Áine Scholand, Swimming & Diving
Rookie of the Year: Alice Najimy, Cross Country
Student-Athlete of the Year: Peizhu Pam Qian, Crew
Coaches Award: Cíara Forde, Soccer
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Mallory Cottam, Soccer & Lacrosse 

2018
Athlete of the Year: Áine Scholand, Swimming & Diving
Rookie of the Year: Maria Soraghan, Swimming & Diving
Student-Athlete of the Year: Natalie Giraldi, Swimming & Diving
Coaches Award: Juliet Nelson, Softball
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Sammy Rondeau, Field Hockey 

2017
Athlete of the Year: Miriam Swisher, Swimming & Diving
Rookie of the Year: Morgan Weeg, Volleyball
Student-Athlete of the Year: Mia DeLuccia, Cross Country
Coaches Award: Sammy Rondeau, Field Hockey
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Abby Hart, Volleyball

2016
Athlete of the Year: Miriam Swisher, Swimming & Diving
Rookie of the Year: Laura Simpson, Swimming & Diving
Student-Athlete of the Year: Theresa Reinhard, Tennis
Coaches Award: Amy Wilson, Field Hockey
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Meg Cokely, Tennis 

2015
Athlete of the Year: Miriam Swisher, Swimming & Diving
Rookie of the Year: Julie Saltamartini, Field Hockey
Student-Athlete of the Year: Greer Gilbert, Soccer & Lacrosse
Coaches Award: Hannah Cunningham, Softball
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Avery Hines, Field Hockey

2014
Athlete of the Year: Miriam Swisher, Swimming & Diving
Rookie of the Year: Shylee Stewart, Swimming & Diving
Student-Athlete of the Year: Katie McCarthy, Soccer
Coaches Award: Seneca Martensson, Field Hockey & Lacrosse
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Emily Cunningham, Softball 

2013
Athlete of the Year: Lauren Backhaus, Softball
Rookie of the Year: Maddy McDonald, Swimming & Diving
Student-Athlete of the Year: Anna Rowse, Crew
Coaches Award: Cailin Pagel, Softball
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Justine Beauchamp, Soccer 

2012
Athlete of the Year: Emily Cunningham, Softball
Rookie of the Year: Chloe Davis, Swimming & Diving
Student-Athlete of the Year: Anna Rowse, Crew
Coaches Award: Ashley Wheeler, Soccer
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Sarah Herman, Crew 

2011
Athlete of the Year: Annie Thompson, Softball
Rookie of the Year: Margaret Teague, Tennis
Student-Athlete of the Year: Courtney Collier, Softball
Coaches Award: Brooke MacKenzie, Soccer
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Amanda Milad, Crew

2010
Athlete of the Year: Sabrina Salmela, Tennis
Rookie of the Year: Alyssa Musket, Swimming & Diving
Student-Athlete of the Year: Katy Hallinan, Tennis
Coaches Award: Leah Derderian, Softball
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Rachel Elliot, Soccer

2009
Athlete of the Year: Keri-Ann Arsenault, Swimming & Diving
Rookie of the Year: Meaghan Flynn, Volleyball
Student-Athlete of the Year: Nicole Gallant, Crew
Coaches Award: Lauren Kreckie, Basketball
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Rachel Franchi, Crew

2008
Athlete of the Year: Whitney Airgood, Crew/Swimming & Diving
Student-Athlete of the Year: Sarah Daniel, Soccer
Coaches Award: Ann Talarico, Softball
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Alex Yudelevich, Tennis

2007
Athlete of the Year: Nicole Zielinski, Soccer
Student-Athlete of the Year: Nicole Richards, Crew
Coaches Award: Keri-Ann Arsenault, Swimming & Diving
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Megan Conlin, Softball

2006
Athlete of the Year: Tanya Rego, Field Hockey
Student-Athlete of the Year: Katie England, Soccer
Coaches Award: Kristen Lucek, Basketball
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Jennifer Caron, Basketball 

2005
Athlete of the Year: Tanya Rego, Field Hockey
Student-Athlete of the Year: Katherine England, Soccer
Coaches Award: Anne Hennigan, Softball/Field Hockey
Athletic Director's Senior Award: Amelia Clukey, Tennis and Julie Ham, Basketball

2004
Senior Athlete of the Year: Caitlyn Lessard, Field Hockey
Junior Athlete of the Year: Meagan McGoldrick, Soccer
Senior Student-Athlete of the Year: Jennifer Merry, Swimming & Diving
Junior Student-Athlete of the Year: Amy Steinnagel, Softball
Coaches Award: Kristen Linnebank, Softball