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Black & Gold Banquet
Black & Gold Award WinnersJim Robins Award**The Jim Robins Award is given annually to perpetuate the memory of James A. Robins, class of 1892, whose life and teaching exemplified selfless devotion to learning, to honor, to participate in sports and to service to youth and Vanderbilt. It is awarded to the senior student-athlete in whose life these virtues are most evident. 2004-2005: Annie Menees (Tennis). 2005-2006: Brent Richard (Soccer),2006-2007: Eileen Bouldin (Swimming), 2007-2008: Shan Foster (MBB) 2008-2009: Christina Wirth (Women's Basketball)
Community Service AwardAwarded to a student-athlete who has performed numerous hours of community service and has made a significant contribution to the Nashville community. 2004-2005: Meg Spies (Lacrosse), 2005-2006: Anna Morgan (Track), 2006-2007: Shannon Capps (Women's Cross Country and Track and Field), 2007-2008:Brooke Shinaberry (Lacrosse) 2008-2009: Rob Whiting (Men's Cross Country) Dr. Jerry Reves AwardAwarded to the graduating senior student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA. 2008-2009: Amanda Scott (Women's Cross Country and Track and Field) "Play of the Year"*Awarded to the student-athlete who had the most outstanding play that was either a turning point in their season or the cause of a significant moment or win for their team. 2004-2005 Female - Audra Faulk (Tennis) Male - Jason Holwerda & Corey Smith (Basketball) Female -- Amanda Taylor (Tennis) Male -- Jay Cutler (Football) 2006-2007 Female -- Carla Thomas (Basketball) Male -- Derrick Byars (Basketball) 2007-2008 Female -- Josie Earnest (Bowling) Male -- Shan Foster (Basketball)
2008-2009 Female -- Meredith Marsh (Women's Basketball) Male -- Bryant Hahnfeldt (Football)
Miss & Mr. Commodore*Awarded to a graduating senior student-athlete who best represents their team, the student-athlete body, and the campus community. 2004-2005 Miss Commodore - Paige Roberts (Track & Field) 2005-2006 Miss. Commodore- Erica Grimaldi (Basketball) Mr. Commodore- Brent Richard (Soccer) 2006-2007 Miss. Commodore- Caroline Williams ( Basketball) Mr. Commodore- Jordan Magarik (Tennis) 2007-2008 Miss. Commodore- Brooke Shinaberry (Lacrosse) Mr. Commodore- Jonathan Goff (Football)
2008-2009 Miss. Commodore- Christina Wirth (Women's Basketball) Mr. Commodore- Reshard Langford (Football)
Tolbert CupAwarded to the team who has the best combined total of GPA, winning percentage, and community service hours. 2004-2005 Women's Basketball 2005-2006 2006-2007 Men's Cross Country 2007-2008 Women's Tennis
2008-2009 Men's Cross Country Newcomer of the Year* (created 2005-06)Awarded to the student-athlete who is either a freshman or a first-year transfer who had the most significant impact on their team. 2005-2006 Female- Jenn Risper ( Women's Basketball) Male - Earl Bennett (Football) 2006-2007 Female- Catherine Newman (Women's Tennis) Male - Chris Nickson (Football) 2007-2008 Female- Rita Jorgensen (Women's Cross Country and Track and Field) Male- AJ Ogilvy (Basketball)
2008-2009 Female- Anna Carr (Women's Cross Country and Track and Field) Male- Jeff Taylor (Basketball) Comeback Player of the Year* (created 2005-06)Awarded to a student-athlete who has either triumphed over physical adversity or a student-athlete who has persevered to achieve their goals in their respected sport. 2005-2006 Female- Brooke Shinaberry (Lacrosse) Male- Kenny Schoeni (Soccer) 2006-2007 Female- Brittany Sizer (Cross Country and Track and Field) Male- George Smith (Football) 2007-2008 Female- Adrienne DiRaddo (Women's Cross Country and Track and Field) Male- Davis Nwankwo (Basketball)
2008-2009
Female- Nicole Lukens (Women's Soccer) Male- Aaron Westlake (Baseball) * Nominated by team members and voted on by SAAC. ** Voted on by Athletic Staff CHAMPS / Life Skills | Vanderbilt Athletic Department
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