Golden Dores
Golden Dores is an annual tradition where the student-athletes get together to celebrate on and off the field achievements.
Mr. & Miss. Commodore
Awarded to a graduating senior student-athlete who best represents their team, the student-athlete body, and the campus community.
2020-2021 Mr. Commodore: Cameron Robinson (Football)
2020-2021 Miss Commodore: Kaley Buchanan (Swim)
2019-2020 Mr. Commodore: Harrison Ray (Baseball)
2019-2020 Miss Commodore: Nemo Sanchez (Swimming)
2018-2019 Mr. Commodore: Patrick Martin (Men’s Golf)
2018-2019 Miss Commodore: Fernanda Contreras (Women’s Tennis)
Jim 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.
2020-2021: Melissa Hawkins (Lacrosse)
2019-2020: Cody Markel (Football)
2018-2019: Melanie Becker (Lacrosse)
Community Service Award
Awarded to a student-athlete who has performed numerous hours of community service and has made a significant contribution to the Nashville community.
2020-2021: Lindsey Gordon (Swimming)
2019-2020: Cody Markel (Football)
2018-2019: Gabby Rademaker (Soccer)
Dr. Jerry Reves Award
Awarded to the graduating senior student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA.
2020-2021: Nicki Dadino (Lacrosse)
2019-2020: Kendall Derry (Women’s Cross Country)
2018-2019: Kristin Quah (Bowling)
Male Player of the Year
Awarded to the student-athlete who had the most significant impact on their team.
2020-2021: Matthew Estopinal (Men’s Cross Country)
2019-2020: John Augenstein (Men’s Golf)
2018-2019: Will Gordon (Men’s Golf)
Female Player of the Year
Awarded to the student-athlete who had the most significant impact on their team.
2020-2021: Gabby Fornia (Lacrosse)
2019-2020: Nia Dorsey (Soccer)
2018-2019: Kristen Denk (Track & 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.
2020-2021: Sarah Fuller, the first woman to play and score in a Power 5 game (Soccer & Football)
2019-2020: Baseball’s National Championship
2018-2019: Bowling’s NCAA Championship
Newcomer of the Year
Awarded to the student-athlete who is either a freshman or a first-year transfer who had the most significant impact on their team.
2020-2021: Corey Pacernick (Men’s Cross Country)
2020-2021: Haley Bishop (Track & Field)
2019-2020: Scotty Pippen Jr. (Men’s Basketball)
2019-2020: Koi Love (Women’s Basketball)
2018-2019: Aaron Nesmith (Men’s Basketball)
2018-2019: Haley Walker (Women’s Cross Country)
Comeback Player of the Year
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.
2020-2021: Hugh Fisher (Baseball)
2020-2021: Christina Rosca (Women’s Tennis)
2019-2020: Cam Johnson (Football)
2019-2020: Hannon Eberts (Soccer)
2018-2019: JJ Bleday (Baseball)
2018-2019: Haley Hopkins (Soccer)
Godfrey Dillard Award
Awarded to a student-athlete who has overcome obstacles on or off the field.
2020-2021: Cameron Robinson (Football)
2019-2020: Andre Mintze (Football)
2017-2018: Turner Cockrell (Football)
Perry Wallace Courage Award
The Perry Wallace Courage Award was established in 2014 to honor the legacy of former Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball player, Perry Wallace, the first black varsity basketball player in SEC history. This is awarded to a student-athlete(s) who has displayed uncommon courage.
2020-2021: The members of the Black Student-Athlete Group
2020-2021: All Vanderbilt Student-Athletes