Track and Field Hands Out Annual Awards
5/21/2023 9:53:00 PM | Track and Field
USAF ACADEMY, Colo. – The Air Force track and field team announced its award winners for the 2023 season this evening (May 21), as director of track & field and cross country Ryan Cole, head track & field coach Scott Steffan and the Falcons' coaching staff recognized seven seniors, 13 underclassmen and two managers for their success and contributions to the program during the end-of-the-year awards presentation at the Cadet Lodge.
2023 Track & Field Team Awards
Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm: Alexxis Brown
Paul Gensic Resiliency Award: Scott Maison
Bret Hyde Award for Drive and Determination: Cameron Harris
Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determination: Maddie Edwards
Newcomer of the Year | Men: Texas Tanner
Newcomer of the Year | Women: India Jones
Arne Arneson Award for Dedication: Ryan Johnson
Gail Conway Outstanding Performance Award: Halle Hamilton
Alonzo Babers Outstanding Performance Award: Jalan Rivers
Most Improved Award | Men: Javin Bostic
Most Improved Award | Women: Ava Gilliana
Ralph Lindeman Career Achievement Award: Zac Larrier
Laura Piper Ironman Award: Darek Hackett, Gerrit Tamminga
David Lyon Leadership Award: Jaret Prete
Most Outstanding Competitor | Men: Hayden Bullock
Most Outstanding Competitor | Women: Rachel Crytser
Most Valuable Athlete | Men: Sam Gilman
Most Valuable Athlete | Women: Taylor Rioux
Gen Tad Oelstrom Award for Overall Excellence: Katie Thompson
In addition to the athletes honored, two managers were also recognized, as senior Paulo Martinez-Riviere was named Manager of the Year and freshman John Wacker earned the Creative Content award.
Although the Falcons handed out their annual awards this evening, the 2023 season is far from over. Several Falcons will travel to Sacramento, Calif., later this week for the opening round of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and a chance to advance to next month's finals in Austin, Texas.
2023 Track & Field Team Awards
Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm: Alexxis Brown
Paul Gensic Resiliency Award: Scott Maison
Bret Hyde Award for Drive and Determination: Cameron Harris
Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determination: Maddie Edwards
Newcomer of the Year | Men: Texas Tanner
Newcomer of the Year | Women: India Jones
Arne Arneson Award for Dedication: Ryan Johnson
Gail Conway Outstanding Performance Award: Halle Hamilton
Alonzo Babers Outstanding Performance Award: Jalan Rivers
Most Improved Award | Men: Javin Bostic
Most Improved Award | Women: Ava Gilliana
Ralph Lindeman Career Achievement Award: Zac Larrier
Laura Piper Ironman Award: Darek Hackett, Gerrit Tamminga
David Lyon Leadership Award: Jaret Prete
Most Outstanding Competitor | Men: Hayden Bullock
Most Outstanding Competitor | Women: Rachel Crytser
Most Valuable Athlete | Men: Sam Gilman
Most Valuable Athlete | Women: Taylor Rioux
Gen Tad Oelstrom Award for Overall Excellence: Katie Thompson
In addition to the athletes honored, two managers were also recognized, as senior Paulo Martinez-Riviere was named Manager of the Year and freshman John Wacker earned the Creative Content award.
Although the Falcons handed out their annual awards this evening, the 2023 season is far from over. Several Falcons will travel to Sacramento, Calif., later this week for the opening round of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and a chance to advance to next month's finals in Austin, Texas.
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