Track & Field Hands Out Annual Awards
5/19/2024 10:21:00 PM | Track and Field
USAF ACADEMY, Colo. – The Air Force track and field team announced its award winners for the 2024 season this evening (May 19), as the Falcons' coaching staff recognized 11 seniors, nine underclassmen and two managers for their success and contributions to the program during the annual end-of-the-year awards banquet at the Academy's Cadet Lodge.
2023-24 Track & Field Team Award Winners
Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm: Caiden Macktinger
Paul Gensic Resiliency Award: Kasarah Hernandez
Bret Hyde Award for Drive and Determination: Javin Bostic
Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determination: Halle Hamilton
Newcomer of the Year | Men: Wyatt Curl
Newcomer of the Year | Women: Liliane Aittama
Comeback Award | Men: Teagun Glenn
Comeback Award | Women: Alexxis Brown
Arne Arneson Award for Dedication: Luke Combs
Gail Conway Outstanding Performance Award: Taylor Rioux
Alonzo Babers Outstanding Performance Award: Darek Hackett
Most Improved Award | Men: Brandon Lindner
Most Improved Award | Women: Ally Peterson
Laura Piper Ironman Award: Philip Hundl
David Lyon Leadership Award: Gerrit Tamminga
Most Outstanding Competitor | Men: Jalan Rivers
Most Outstanding Competitor | Women: Ava Gilliana
Most Valuable Athlete | Men: Texas Tanner
Most Valuable Athlete | Women: Taylor Rioux
Ralph Lindeman Career Achievement Award: Braeden Holcombe
Gen Tad Oelstrom Award for Overall Excellence: Rebecca Wusinich
In addition to the athletes honored, two managers were also recognized, as senior Aiden McLaughlin was named Manager of the Year and senior Meg Ramya earned the team's Creative Content award.
Although the Falcons handed out their annual awards this evening, the 2024 season is far from over. Fifteen Falcons will travel to Fayetteville, Ark., this week for the opening round of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships – and a chance to advance to next month's final site in Eugene.
2023-24 Track & Field Team Award Winners
Falcon Award for Spirit and Enthusiasm: Caiden Macktinger
Paul Gensic Resiliency Award: Kasarah Hernandez
Bret Hyde Award for Drive and Determination: Javin Bostic
Callie Calhoun Award for Drive and Determination: Halle Hamilton
Newcomer of the Year | Men: Wyatt Curl
Newcomer of the Year | Women: Liliane Aittama
Comeback Award | Men: Teagun Glenn
Comeback Award | Women: Alexxis Brown
Arne Arneson Award for Dedication: Luke Combs
Gail Conway Outstanding Performance Award: Taylor Rioux
Alonzo Babers Outstanding Performance Award: Darek Hackett
Most Improved Award | Men: Brandon Lindner
Most Improved Award | Women: Ally Peterson
Laura Piper Ironman Award: Philip Hundl
David Lyon Leadership Award: Gerrit Tamminga
Most Outstanding Competitor | Men: Jalan Rivers
Most Outstanding Competitor | Women: Ava Gilliana
Most Valuable Athlete | Men: Texas Tanner
Most Valuable Athlete | Women: Taylor Rioux
Ralph Lindeman Career Achievement Award: Braeden Holcombe
Gen Tad Oelstrom Award for Overall Excellence: Rebecca Wusinich
In addition to the athletes honored, two managers were also recognized, as senior Aiden McLaughlin was named Manager of the Year and senior Meg Ramya earned the team's Creative Content award.
Although the Falcons handed out their annual awards this evening, the 2024 season is far from over. Fifteen Falcons will travel to Fayetteville, Ark., this week for the opening round of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships – and a chance to advance to next month's final site in Eugene.
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