The Celebration of Champions recognizes the outstanding individual and team accomplishments from the past varsity season.
BUY TICKETS / PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS / PREVIOUS SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Major individual awards to be distributed include the Provost Award for Excellence, Robert T. Wallace Shield Rookie of the Year awards, Chancellor’s Award, Publisher’s Award, Male and Female Athletes of the Year and the President’s Cup.
The UVic Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012 will also be inducted at the banquet. This year’s inductees include women’s field hockey player Lynne Beecroft, swimmer Michael Edgson and the 1981-82 women’s basketball team.
ATHLETIC AWARD FINALISTS
Provost Award for Excellence
This award is presented to a returning varsity student-athlete with the highest academic average who has satisfied the minimum requirements for acclamation as an Academic All-Canadian based on the previous year.
Jonathan Chandler, Rowing
Robert T. Wallace Shield Rookie of the Year – Male
Ryan Cassidy, Cross-country
Cam Hundal, Soccer
Patrick Kay, Rugby
Robert T. Wallace Shield Rookie of Year – Female
Rachel Francois, Track
Amy Lawrence, Soccer
Ellen Pennock, Cross-Country
Chancellor’s Award
This award is presented annually to a student-athlete who is a contributor to the team. She/he provides leadership and vision exemplifying the goals of the team.
Bobby Eng, Soccer
Leanne Fells, Rowing
John Pratt, Track
Alicia Roske, Cross-Country/Track
Athlete of the Year – Female
Rachel Francois, Track
Ellen Pennock, Cross-Country
Jaclyn Sawicki, Soccer
Megan Woodland, Golf
Athlete of the Year – Male
Clifford Childs, Cross-Country/Track
Adam Gaudes, Track
Cam Hundal, Soccer
Ryan MacKinnon, Basketball
President’s Cup
This award is given to the outstanding student-athlete in fourth or fifth year who best combines scholastic achievement and athletic ability.
Times Colonist Publisher’s Award for Community Contributions
This award is presented to the individual(s) within the community who have made an outstanding voluntary contribution to a varsity program.
Rob and Colleen Hirschfield, contribution to Women’s Basketball
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