Student-Athletes, Staff Recognized at Impact & Excellence Awards
Athletic Department honored 11 student-athletes and one staff member
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Anne Arundel Community College athletic department, in conjunction with the Office of Student Engagement and the Student Government Association, celebrated its institutional award winners at the annual Impact & Excellence Awards Thursday evening at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis.
The Athletic Department honored 11 student-athletes and one AACC staff member for excellence on the field, in the community, and in the classroom. In addition, two student-athletes were recognized with awards from the College.
Athletic Department Awards List
Louis L. Siegert – Outstanding Student-Athlete on a Women's Team
Emma Miga, Women's Soccer
This award recognizes the student-athlete on a women's team across all athletic programs for their outstanding achievements in the classroom and on the field or court.
Dr. David S. Jenkins – Outstanding Student-Athlete on a Men's Team
James Kavney, Men's Lacrosse
This award recognizes the student-athlete on a men's team across all athletic programs for their outstanding achievements in the classroom and on the field or court.
Dr. Andrew G. Truxal – Outstanding Second-Year Student-Athlete on a Men's Team
Camden Hodges, Baseball
This award recognizes a student-athlete in their second season of competition on a men's team for their outstanding achievements in the classroom and on the field or court.
Dr. Andrew G. Truxal – Outstanding Second-Year Student-Athlete on a Women's Team
McKenzie Gilbert, Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, & Women's Golf
This award recognizes a student-athlete in their second season of competition on a women's team for their outstanding achievements in the classroom and on the field or court.
Riverhawk Character Award – Men's Team
Chris Ricks, Baseball
This award recognizes a member of a men's team who exhibits unwavering character in all that they do in the classroom and on the court or field. This honoree not only uplifts their teammates, but shows respect and dignity to their opponents.
Riverhawk Character Award – Women's Team
Hope Lewis, Women's Basketball, Volleyball
This award recognizes a member of a women's team who exhibits unwavering character in all that they do in the classroom and on the court or field. This honoree not only uplifts their teammates, but shows respect and dignity to their opponents.
Riverhawk Commitment to Success – Men's Team
Jaylen Marbley, Men's Basketball
Will Maddox, Men's Golf
This award recognizes the student-athlete on a men's team who is committed to the success of their program, as well as the Riverhawk Athletic Department. This honoree exemplifies the mission of Riverhawk Athletics and embodies the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, development, and equity.
Riverhawk Commitment to Success – Women's Team
Eden Abey, Women's Soccer
This award recognizes the student-athlete on a women's team who is committed to the success of their program, as well as the Riverhawk Athletic Department. This honoree exemplifies the mission of Riverhawk Athletics and embodies the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, development, and equity.
Bruce Springer Appreciation Award
Geoffrey Barber, AACC Purchasing Agent/Procurement Card Coordinator
This award recognizes a non-student-athlete who has demonstrated dedication and exemplary service to AACC Athletics. The award is named after Bruce Springer, who served 45 years at the college as an instructor, coach, coordinator of athletics and athletic director.
Dean William Evans – Scholar-Athlete on a Women's Team
Nadia Suber, Volleyball
This award recognizes the scholar-athlete of the year on a women's team for their accomplishments within the classroom. The award takes into consideration credits attempted in the academic year, total credits earned, grade point average, academic rigor and additional service to the College, while balancing the requirements of being a student-athlete.
Dr. John S. Laycock – Scholar-Athlete on a Men's Team
Matt Donaldson, Baseball
This award recognizes the scholar-athlete of the year on a men's team for their accomplishments within the classroom. The award takes into consideration credits attempted in the academic year, total credits earned, grade point average, academic rigor and additional service to the College, while balancing the requirements of being a student-athlete.
Institutional Awards
Character Awards: Student Engagement
Corey Knox, Men's Basketball
This award recognizes students who demonstrate trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, compassion, and good citizenship - all attributes that shape who we are as people and affect our interactions in school, family, community, and life.
Determination By Any Means (DBAM) Award – SASP
Corey Knox, Men's Basketball
This award is presented to SASP participants who have continued to persevere amid personal, family, academic or social and global challenges that have threatened to thwart their goals.
Student Achievement and Success Program Rising Star Award – SASP
Eric Reyes-Ignacio, Men's Soccer
This award recognizes a SASP student who has shown tremendous improvement in time management, study habits and grade or overcame a personal setback during the academic year.