April 14, 2011
Vanderbilt student-athletes were recognized Monday evening for their accomplishments over the past year.
In addition to watching the all-sports highlight video, several awards were given out to honor achievements both on and off the field. The evening was highlighted by the presentation of Mr. and Miss. Commodore, an award given to the student-athlete that best represents their team, the student-athlete body and the campus community.
Black & Gold Banquet Award Winners:
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.
Female – Jasmine Lister, women’s basketball
Male – Wesley Johnson, football
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.
Female – Erika Deardorf, swimming
Male – Connor Harrell, baseball
Comeback Player of the Year – Awarded to the student-athlete who has either triumphed over physical adversity or a student-athlete who has persevered to achieve their goals in their respected sport.
Female – Louise Hannallah, women’s cross country
Male – Charlie Jones, men’s tennis
Jim Robins Award – 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.
Molly Kinsella, soccer
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.
Diana Keenan, lacrosse
Dr. Jerry Reves Award – Awarded to the graduating senior student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA.
Jillian Currie, women’s cross country
Miss & Mr. Commodore – Awarded to the graduating senior student-athlete who best represents their team, the student-athlete body and the campus community.
Miss. Commodore – Molly Kinsella, soccer
Mr. Commodore – Joe Duffy, men’s baseketball