WOLVERINE AWARD WINNERS ARCHIVE (YEAR-BY-YEAR)
Male Athlete of the Year
Ryan Toolson (Basketball), 2007-2008
Ryan Toolson (Basketball), 2006-2007
Erkin Tadzhimetov (Wrestling), 2005-2006
Ronnie Price (Basketball), 2004-2005
Ronnie Price (Basketball), 2003-2004
Apana Nakayama (Baseball), 2001-2002
Jason Ward (Baseball), 2002-2003
James Dayley (Baseball), 2000-2001
Jim Hanchett (Basketball), 1999-2000
Nate Knight (Basketball), 1998-1999
Ronnie Branin (Baseball), 1997-1998
Nathan Duvall (Baseball), 1996-1997
Female Athlete of the Year
Robyn Fairbanks (Basketball), 2007-2008
Robyn Fairbanks (Basketball), 2006-2007
Rachel Hartgrove (Softball), 2005-2006
Deise Borghetti (Volleyball), 2004-2005
Ayisha Mitchell (Track/Cross Country), 2003-2004
Kristy Miller (Softball), 2002-2003
Kestlee Nelson (Basketball), 2001-2002
Tiffany Weight (Softball), 2000-2001
Marie Hodson (Track/Cross Country), 1999-2000
Elena Svinolobova (Volleyball), 1998-1999
Devra Vierkant (Track/Cross Country), 1997-1998
Mary Hunter (Basketball), 1996-1997
Male Scholar Athlete of the Year
Given to the student-athlete who is competitive and successful both on and off the field of play.
Danny Moody (Track/Cross Country), 2007-2008
Peter Brown (Basketball), 2006-2007
Joe Bendoski (Track/Cross Country), 2005-2006
Brady Drake (Baseball), 2004-2005
Jason Baird (Track/Cross Country), 2003-2004
Danny Moody (Track/Cross Country), 2002-2003
Chet Smith (Track/Cross Country), 2001-2002
John Hille (Basketball), 2000-2001
Jed Stringham (Baseball), 1999-2000
Jason Barney (Baseball), 1998-1999
Gregg Shimada (Baseball), 1997-1998
Phil DeGraffenreid (Basketball), 1996-1997
Female Scholar Athlete of the Year
Given to the student-athlete who is competitive and successful both on and off the field of play.
Jessica Endres (Volleyball), 2007-2008
Lacee Koelliker (Volleyball), 2006-2007
Alyssa Woodbury (Soccer), 2005-2006
Amanda Kendzior (Softball), 2004-2005
Amanda Kendzior (Softball), 2003-2004
Janene Whiteley (Track/Cross Country), 2002-2003
Ali Roberts (Volleyball), 2001-2002
Ale Domingos (Volleyball), 2000-2001
Devra Vierkant (Track/Cross Country), 1999-2000
Lindsey Hodgen (Softball), 1998-1999
KellyAnn Duckworth (Basketball), 1997-1998
Amanda Bigelow (Volleyball), 1996-1997
Male Most Inspirational Athlete
Athletes who inspired others through their play, attitude, competitiveness, and hard work. They may be a player who overcame adversity to make a significant contribution.
Marc Fenwick (Wresting), 2007-2008
Chris Fogt (Track/Cross Country), 2006-2007
Nic van Vuuren (Golf), 2005-2006
Markham Hyde (Track/Cross Country), 2004-2005
Canyon Vance (Baseball), 2003-2004
Chase Englestead, 2002-2003
Kenan Joyce (Basketball), 2001-2002
Jordan Mulford (Basketball), 2000-2001
Dave Preston (Baseball), 1999-2000
Mike Strauss (Track/Cross Country), 1998-1999
Nate Chappell (Basketball), 1997-1998
Nate Mathis (Baseball), 1996-1997
Female Most Inspirational Athlete
Athletes who inspired others through their play, attitude, competitiveness, and hard work. They may be a player who overcame adversity to make a significant contribution.
Ashley MacKay (Golf), 2007-2008
Lacee Koelliker (Volleyball), 2006-2007
Mariama Salifu (Track/Cross Country), 2005-2006
Darcy Gribble (Track/Cross Country), 2004-2005
Carolyn Theurer (Soccer), 2003-2004
Aulani Carter (Volleyball), 2002-2003
Camille Chivers (Softball), 2001-2002
April Mangum (Softball), 2000-2001
Mari Dean (Volleyball), 1999-2000
Shari Kelsch (Basketball), 1998-1999
Melinda Clarke (Softball), 1997-1998
Kristina Osborne (Softball), 1996-1997
Male Wilson Sorenson Spirit of Sport Award
For the athlete who best exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork; who are willing to put the team ahead of themselves; who are willing to sacrifice for the good of the team and who value the true meaning of good sportsmanship.
Ryan "Pepe" Jones (Baseball), 2007-2008
Hudu Al-Hassan (Track/Cross Country), 2006-2007
Russell Wesley (Basketball), 2005-2006
Nic van Vuuren (Golf), 2004-2005
Jess Cooper (Golf), 2003-2004
Mike Christofferson (Basketball), 2002-2003
Clark Rustand (Golf), 2001-2002
Mike Weingarten (Baseball), 2000-2001
Majeed Abudu (Track/Cross Country), 1999-2000
Todd Mitchell (Baseball), 1998-1999
Nate Mathis (Baseball), 1997-1998
Jacob Hawkins (Basketball), 1996-1997
Female Wilson Sorenson Spirit of Sport Award
For the athlete who best exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork; who are willing to put the team ahead of themselves; who are willing to sacrifice for the good of the team and who value the true meaning of good sportsmanship.
Karinne Bentley (Track/Cross Country), 2007-2008
Alyssa Jo Markham (Soccer), 2006-2007
Maegan Hoyt (Volleyball), 2005-2006
Nichole Averett (Soccer), 2004-2005
Deja Lunt (Volleyball), 2003-2004
Katie Wilson (Basketball), 2002-2003
Belinda Renzello (Softball), 2001-2002
Jen Chalmers (Volleyball), 2000-2001
Hana Michiue (Softball), 1999-2000
Tiffany Massey (Basketball), 1998-1999
Tirzah Church (Basketball), 1997-1998
Sabrena Suite (Volleyball), 1996-1997
Male Crowd Pleaser Award (Award Re-Added in 2008)
Given to the student-athlete whose enthusiasm and outstanding performance have given extra excitement to the crowd.
Ben Kjar (Wrestling), 2007-2008
Men's Basketball Team, 2002-2003
Wade Vest (Baseball), 2001-2002
Donnie Jackson (Basketball), 2000-2001
Donnie Jackson (Basketball), 1999-2000
Danny Brotherson (Basketball), 1998-1999
Silester Rivers (Basketball), 1997-1998
Phil DeGraffenreid (Basketball), 1996-1997
Female Crowd Pleaser Award (Award Re-Added in 2008)
Given to the student-athlete whose enthusiasm and outstanding performance have given extra excitement to the crowd.
Allyce Wilson (Volleyball), 2007-2008
Carolyn Theurer (Soccer), 2002-2003
Liana Bortoto (Volleyball), 2001-2002
Mariam Sy (Basketball), 2000-2001
Ashleigh Chamberlain (Basketball), 1999-2000
Leslie LeVitre (Softball), 1998-1999
Kari Ellgren (Volleyball), 1997-1998
Kristen Pool (Basketball), 1996-1997
Male Newcomer of the Year (Award Added in 2003-2004)
Goes to the new player (freshman or transfer) who made the most significant contribution. This must be an athlete who is in their first year at UVU. The athlete's contribution can be based on athletic performance, leadership, attitude, and academics.
Ben Kjar (Wrestling), 2007-2008
Jace Brinkerhoff (Baseball), 2006-2007
Chris Benson (Baseball), 2005-2006
Talon Vickers (Wrestling), 2004-2005
Ryan Toolson (Basketball), 2003-2004
Female Newcomer of the Year (Award Added in 2003-2004)
Goes to the new player (freshman or transfer) who made the most significant contribution. This must be an athlete who is in their first year at UVU. The athlete's contribution can be based on athletic performance, leadership, attitude, and academics.
Natasha Martin (Track/Cross Country), 2007-2008
Corie Jensen (Softball), 2006-2007
Robyn Fairbanks (Basketball), 2005-2006
Rebekah Peterson (Basketball), 2004-2005
Kelci Naihe (Basketball), 2003-2004
Senior Male Athlete of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Given to the outstanding senior male athlete.
Sam Allen (Wrestling), 2007-2008
Senior Female Athlete of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Given to the outstanding senior female athlete.
Mariama Salifu (Track/Cross Country), 2007-2008
Male Walk On of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Given to one non-scholarship athlete who plays a significant role on his or her team.
Scott Croshaw (Baseball), 2007-2008
Female Walk On of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Given to one non-scholarship athlete who plays a significant role on his or her team.
Meghan Woodworth (Softball), 2007-2008
Male Team of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Men's Cross Country, 2007-2008
Female Team of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Women's Cross Country, 2007-2008
Play of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Given to a male or female athlete who makes a positive impact in the community and among their teammates.
Ryan Toolson (Basketball), 2007-2008
Team Green Award (Award Added in 2006-2007)
Wrestling, 2007-2008
Wrestling, 2006-2007
Team GPA Award (Award Added for 2006 year)
Women's Basketball (3.29 GPA), 2007
Men's Cross Country (3.27 GPA), 2006
Wolverine Service Award (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Given to a male or female athlete who makes a positive impact in the community and among their teammates.
Josh Hinckey, 2007-2008
Head Coach of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
Sam Atoa, 2007-2008
Assistant Coach of the Year (Award Added in 2007-2008)
The Assistant Coach of the Year award is given to that coach who makes a difference in the lives of their student athletes both on and off the court.
Chris Boettcher, 2007-2008
SPECIFIC SPORT AWARDS
Outstanding Male Basketball Player
Ryan Toolson, 2007-2008
Ryan Toolson, 2006-2007
Pierre Thomas, 2005-2006
Ronnie Price, 2004-2005
Ronnie Price, 2003-2004
Jim Hanchett, 2002-2003
Pierre Monagan, 2001-2002
Donnie Jackson, 2000-2001
Jim Hanchett, 1999-2000
Nate Knight, 1998-1999
Silester Rivers, 1997-1998
Silester Rivers, 1996-1997
Outstanding Female Basketball Player
Robyn Fairbanks, 2007-2008
Robyn Fairbanks, 2006-2007
Robyn Fairbanks, 2005-2006
Miriam Palkki, 2004-2005
Miriam Palkki, 2003-2004
Camile Christensen, 2002-2003
Kestlee Nelson, 2001-2002
Kristen Saliby, 2000-2001
Bekka Carlson, 1999-2000
Tiffany Massey, 1998-1999
Tirzah Church, 1997-1998
Julie Hansen, 1996-1997
Outstanding Male Cross Country Athlete
Chase Englestead, 2007-2008
Chase Englestead, 2006-2007
Joe Bendoski, 2005-2006
Mark Lott, 2004-2005
Peter Holm, 2003-2004
Danny Moody, 2002-2003
Malcolm Hassan, 2001-2002
Majeed Abudu, 2000-2001
Majeed Abudu, 1999-2000
Mike Strauss, 1998-1999
Kevin Davidson, 1997-1998
Jody Benson, 1996-1997
Outstanding Female Cross Country Athlete
Ayisha Mitchell, 2007-2008
Karinne Bentley, 2006-2007
Rebekah Poppinga, 2005-2006
Amanda Olsen, 2004-2005
Ayisha Inusah, 2003-2004
Rena Williams, 2002-2003
Amandalie Archuleta, 2001-2002
Amandalie Archuleta, 2000-2001
Marie Hodson, 1999-2000
Marie Hodson, 1998-1999
Devra Vierkant, 1997-1998
Wendy Sperry, 1996-1997
Outstanding Male Track Athlete
Stig Robertson, 2003-2004
Mike Nelson, 2002-2003
Andrew Levin, 2001-2002
Dan Kemp, 2000-2001
Tell Hendren, 1999-2000
Rick Madsen, 1998-1999
Kevin Davidson, 1997-1998
Lucas Avina, 1996-1997
Outstanding Female Track Athlete
Ayisha Mitchell, 2003-2004
Izabel Savic, 2002-2003
Hillary Enloe, 2001-2002
Hillary Enloe, 2000-2001
Devra Vierkant, 1999-2000
Helena Engman, 1998-1999
Devra Vierkant, 1997-1998
Leslie Marchant, 1996-1997
Outstanding Male Indoor Track Athlete (Award Added in 2004-2005)
Chase Englestead, 2007-2008
Gavin Shaw, 2006-2007
Mark Lott, 2005-2006
Joe Bendoski, 2004-2005
Outstanding Female Indoor Track Athlete (Award Added in 2004-2005)
Ashley Timo, 2007-2008
Kari Snow, 2006-2007
Kari Snow, 2005-2006
Mariko Nakashima, 2004-2005
Outstanding Male Outdoor Track Athlete (Award Added in 2004-2005)
Chase Englestead, 2007-2008
Chris Fogt, 2006-2007
Chris Fogt, 2005-2006
Gavin Shaw, 2004-2005
Outstanding Female Outdoor Track Athlete (Award Added in 2004-2005)
Mariama Salifu, 2007-2008
Mariama Salifu, 2006-2007
Tawny Judkins, 2005-2006
Kari Snow, 2004-2005
Outstanding Male Golfer
Nick Nelson, 2007-2008
Nic van Vuuren, 2006-2007
Nic van Vuuren, 2005-2006
Nic van Vuuren, 2004-2005
Nic van Vuuren, 2003-2004
Jess Cooper, 2002-2003
Clark Rustand, 2001-2002
Brian Benedictson, 2000-2001
Tadd Cox, 1999-2000
Ryan Ellis, 1998-1999
Darrin Overson, 1997-1998
Darrin Overson, 1996-1997
Outstanding Female Golfer (Sport Added in 2005-2006)
Echo Thatcher, 2007-2008
Echo Thatcher, 2006-2007
Ashley Baldwin, 2005-2006
Outstanding Baseball Player
Marcus Moore, 2007-2008
Derrick Thomas, 2006-2007
Nick Connor, 2005-2006
Trent Perry, 2004-2005
Jason Ward, 2002-2003
Aaron Tash, 2003-2004
Apana Nakayama, 2001-2002
James Dayley, 2000-2001
Adam Jensen, 1999-2000
Seth King, 1998-1999
Ronnie Branin, 1997-1998
Nathan Duvall, 1996-1997
Outstanding Soccer Player (Sport Added in 2002-2003)
Jenni Clough, 2007-2008
Courtney Robbins, 2006-2007
Jenni Wright, 2005-2006
Carolyn Theurer, 2004-2005
Megan Dickerson, 2003-2004
Carolyn Theurer, 2002-2003
Outstanding Softball Player
Heidi Stocks, 2007-2008
Corie Jensen, 2006-2007
Rachel Hartgrove, 2005-2006
Rachel Hartgrove, 2004-2005
Rachel Hartgrove, 2003-2004
Kristy Miller, 2002-2003
Crystal Parry, 2001-2002
Tiffany Weight, 2000-2001
Summer Giffin, 1999-2000
Lindsey Hodgen, 1998-1999
Leslie La Vitre, 1997-1998
Hayley Christensen, 1996-1997
Outstanding Volleyball Player
Jessica Endres, 2007-2008
Lacee Koelliker, 2006-2007
Lacee Koelliker, 2005-2006
Deise Borghetti, 2004-2005
Kassidy Brotherson, 2003-2004
Deise Borghetti, 2002-2003
Fran Pozzi, 2001-2002
Ale Domingos, 2000-2001
Ale Domingos, 1999-2000
Elena Svinolobova, 1998-1999
Krista Charles, 1997-1998
Tenille Upham, 1996-1997
Outstanding Wrestler (Sport Added in 2003-2004)
Ben Kjar, 2007-2008
Justin Rawle, 2006-2007
Erkin Tadzhimetov, 2005-2006
Talon Vickers, 2004-2005
Erkin Tadzhimetov, 2003-2004





