United States Merchant Marine Academy

Admiral Giles C. Stedman Trophy
The Admiral Stedman Trophy is presented to a graduating first class male athlete for demonstrated athletic excellence throughout his career at USMMA. The trophy signifies the highest in achievement, sportsmanship and general excellence in athletics.
 
1944: Joseph C. Clarke
1945: Thomas J. Foley
1946: Louis J. Viau, Jr.
1947: Mark McKie
1948: Frank E. Allen
1949: James F. Dooley
1950: Jerome Fitzpatrick
1951: John T. Biezup
1952: John J. Nolan
1953: Robert Wiechard
1954: Harry B. Smith
1955: John J. Gelke
1956: Rudy A. Enders
1957: Edward H. Russell
1958: George Munnichs
1959: Robert T. Madden
1960: Henriks Zeile
1961: Robert E. Rogaski
1962: J. Hunter Allen
1963: John Silva
1964: Stephen Schmidt
1965: Lloyd L. Smith
1966: Robert K. Post
1967: Leslie K. Kempf
1968: Richard E. Barry
1969: Edward Hoffman
1970: Harvey B. Adams
1971: Donald M. Adams
1972: Richard H. Gabey
1973: Kurt Van Yost
1974: John Nunnenkamp
1975: Daniel Rogers
1976: Curt A. Landgrebe
1977: Paul G. Brown
1978: Kevin L. Ennis
1979: Alex Smigelski
1980: Richard W. Testa
1981: Thomas Molnar
1982: Kevin Popelka
1983: Michael E. Logan
1984: Lawrence Hadley
1985: Robert McNamee
1986: Michael Woodrick
1987: Paul Coan
1988: Tom Tiefenthaller
1989: William Nixon
1990: Kevin D'Arcy
1991: Harold Krebs
1992: Raymond Collett
1993: Wes Stearns
1994: Dreu Beers
1995: Kevin Feighery
1996: Brian Coyne
1997: Michael Wyant
1998: William Hardesty
1999: Sean Bradley
2000: Wayne Allen
2001: Johnny Garrett
2002: Jay DeBruhl
2003: Seamus Hunt
2004: Joel Meyer
2005: Joe Meagher
2006: Andrew Dunlevy
2007: Frank Dore
2008: Jay Carpenter
2009: Davey May
2010: Ryan Samuel
2011: Nicholas Halbach
2012: Michael Mitchell
2013: Kurt Olsen
2014: Warren Hartmann (Baseball)
2015: Kevin Lindgren (Swimming & Diving)
2016: Matt McDaniels (Football)
2017: Patrick Keyes (Football)
2018: Brice Moore (Football)
2019: Andrew Spinnenweber (Baseball)
2020: Nolan Monahan (Swimming & Diving)
2021: Joe Raab (Baseball)
2022: Ian Blankenship (Football)
2023: David McCranie (Swimming & Diving)
2024: Tyler Reistetter (Baseball)
2025: Talsen Smith (Football)

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Julie A. Berke Trophy
The Julie A. Berke Trophy is presented to a graduating first class female athlete for demonstrated athletic excellence throughout her career at USMMA. This award signifies the highest in achievement, sportsmanship and general excellence in athletics.
 
1985: Leslie Custer
1987: Beth Wilson
1989: Rhonda Hart
1990: Susan Mortgu
1991: Karla Hirdning
1992: Michelle Determan
1993: Anna Maly
1994: Michelle Wysocki
1995: Amie Heath
1996: Michelle May
1997: Lauren Barnekov
1998: Aimee Graham
1999: Jennifer Bechtel
2000: Brenda Matheson
2001- Andrea Peer
2002: Kelly Glanding
2003: Jena Jeffries
2004: Rebecca Segert
2005: Liz Hagner
2006: Janine Wachter
2007: Andrea Carey
2008: Allison Davis
2009: Kristen Hetsko
2010: Jesselyn LaValley
2011: Rebecca Grimes
2012: Lauren Rattan
2013: Jessica Tyack
2014: Emily Olsen
2015: Jacqueline White (Swimming & Diving)
2016: Liz Rose (Swimming & Diving)
2017: Blythe Fentress (Swimming & Diving)
2018: Dominique Pope (Volleyball)
2019: Hannah Gizzi (Lacrosse)
2020: Kaleigh D'Arcy (Basketball/XC/T&F)
2021: Victoria Kirshner (Swimming & Diving)
2022: Jessie Wohner (Lacrosse)
2023: Kira Porzio (Track & Field)
2024: Annie Hood (Swimming & Diving)
2025: Lauren Jablonowski (Lacrosse)

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Julie A. Berke Rookie of the Year Award
Established in 2002-03 by Julie A. Berke, this award is presented annually to a male and female athlete as selected by a committee appointed by the Superintendent. These two athletes have exhibited the most exceptional performance during their rookie year with their respective teams.
 
          Men's         /           Women's
2003: Andrew Dunlevy / Emily Gardner
2004: Kyle Flynn / Andrew Carey
2005: Jay Carpenter / Robyn Jimenez
2006: Geoff Troy / Kristen Hetsko
2007: Eric Vincent / Jesselyn LaValley
2008: Nicholas Halbach / Kaitlyn Robbins
2009: Michael Mitchell / Lauren Rattan
2010: Chris Scott and Kurt Olsen / Jessica Tyack
2011: Josh McCormick and Warren Hartmann / Elizabeth Radzwill
2012:  Kevin Lindgren (Swimming & Diving) / Demi VanDerWal (Basketball)
2013: Skyler Stone (Football) / Kelly Allison
2014: James Hicks (Tennis) / Geri Villan (Tennis)
2015: Jake McDonough (Tennis) / Liz Grove (Swimming & Diving/Volleyball)
2016: Jack Renard (Lacrosse) / Hannah Gizzi (Lacrosse)
2017: Nolan Monahan (Swimming & Diving) / Kaleigh D'Arcy (Basketball/Track & Field)
2018: James Walsh (Basketball) / Victoria Kirshner (Swimming & Diving)
2019: Patrick Tolloti (Swimming & Diving) / Lauren Hunter (Basketball/Track & Field)
2020: Caleb Kreitter (Wrestling) / Sayra Raya (Cross Country/Track & Field)
2021: Jack Millen (Baseball) / Reagan Jetter (Lacrosse)
2022: Jason Healey (Soccer/Track & Field) / Grace Jackson (Basketball)
2023: Isaac Clark (Cross Country/Track & Field) / Nicole Nagegnast (Lacrosse)
2024: Tyler Withers (Wrestling) / Faith Sammons (Soccer/Track & Field)
2025: Luke Kruer (Baseball) / Carolae Barton (Basketball) 

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Dr. Stephen 'Bill' Omeltchenko Coach of the Year Award (Men's Team, beginning in 2015)
The Coach "O" Award is presented annually to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Coach of the Year. In 2000, this award was renamed in recognition of Coach Omeltchenko, who dedicated 43 years to the Academy's Cross Country and Track & Field Programs. A 1992 Inductee into the USMMA Athletic Hall of Fame, Coach Omeltchenko and the future winners of this award signify the utmost dedication, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, love, integrity, and perseverance in their chosen profession of coaching. Beginning in 2015, the award will be presented to a coach of a men's team, as the newly created Sue Petersen Lubow Award will be presented to the Coach of the Year of a women's team.
 
1980: Jules Drucker (Tennis)
1981: Not Awarded
1982: Tom Kinney (Sailing)
1983: Ed Slater (Wrestling)
1984: Richard Hogan (Soccer)
1985: Tom Gleason (Men's Basketball)
1986: Dennis Barrett (Football)
1987: Michael Cigala (Wrestling)
1988: Neil Gederberg (Baseball)
1989: Tim Cohane (Men's Basketball)
1990: Bill Omeltchenko (Track & Field)
1991: Hazel Barr & Kevin Ryan (Swimming & Diving)
1992: Michael Smolens (Soccer)
1993: Charlie Pravata (Football)
1994: Tom Gill (Lacrosse)
1995: Charlie Pravata (Football)
1996: Jim Hettenbach (Volleyball)
1997: Andrew Greer (Men's Basketball)
1998: Tom Gill (Lacrosse)
1999: Ralph Foster (Rifle & Pistol)
2000: CDR David Mund (Crew)
2001: Bill Lange (Men's Basketball)
2002: Kim Logan Gochberg (Sailing)
2003: Michael Smolens (Soccer)
2004: Heather Stone (Softball)
2005: Sean Tedesco (M/W Swimming & Diving)
2006: Sean Perera (Tennis)
2007: Tom Gill (Lacrosse)
2008: Sean Tedesco (M/W Swimming & Diving)
2009: Michael Notebaert (Baseball)
2010: John Krikorian (Men's Basketball)
2011: Greg Ilaria (Wrestling)
2012: Mike Notebaert (Baseball)
2013: Mike Toop (Football)
2014: David Muchnick (Men's Basketball)
2015: Jimmy Robertson (Tennis)
2016: Greg Ilaria (Wrestling)
2017: Tom Gill (Lacrosse)
2018: Tom Gill (Lacrosse)
2019: Sean Tedesco (Men's Swimming & Diving)
2020: Sean Tedesco (Men's Swimming & Diving)
2021: Michael Notebaert (Baseball)
2022: Mike Toop (Football)
2023: Drew McCarthy (Men's Soccer)
2024: Sean Tedesco (Men's Swimming & Diving)
2025: Beau Bruno (Wrestling)

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Sue Petersen Lubow Coach of the Year Award (Women's Team)
The Sue Petersen Lubow Award is presented annually to the United States Merchant Marine Academy Coach of the Year of a women's team as chosen by the head coaches. In 2015, this award was renamed in recognition of Sue Petersen Lubow, who dedicated 35 years to the Academy's Athletic Programs as Swim Coach and Director of Athletics. A 2014 Inductee into the USMMA Athletic Hall of Fame, Sue Petersen Lubow and the future winners of this award signify the utmost dedication, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, love, integrity, and perseverance in their chosen profession of coaching.
 
2015: Iain Bradbury (Volleyball)
2016: Kyle Simensky (Lacrosse)
2017: Sean Tedesco (Swimming & Diving)
2018: Kyle Simensky (Lacrosse)
2019: Matt Dempsey (Basketball)
2020: Matt Dempsey (Basketball)
2021: Kyle Simensky (Lacrosse)
2022: Kyle Simensky (Lacrosse)
2023: Matt Dempsey (Basketball)
2024: Sean Tedesco (Women's Swimming & Diving)
2025: Alexa Shields (Basketball)

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Assistant Coach of the Year Awards
Established in 2021-22, these awards are voted on by the head coaches and honor the top assistant coach (one for a men's team and one for a women's team) who has demonstrated service not just to their team, but to the entire the academy as well. It is not necessarily based on a winning record or championship playoff appearance. The assistant coach must have been at the academy for one full season/academic year.
 
                Men's Team           /       Women's Team
2021-22: James Kikel (Football) / Alexa Shields (Women's Basketball)
2022-23: Johan Lopez (Swimming & Diving) / Maegan Meritz (Lacrosse)
2023-24: James Kikel (Football) / Alexa Shields (Women's Basketball)
2024-25: Jason Miller (Lacrosse) / Salma Tarik (Soccer)

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Staff Member of the Year Award
Established in 2022-23, the USMMA Athletics Staff Member of the Year Award is presented to a member of the PE&A staff who goes above and beyond in support of the mission of our department. The recipient plays a critical role within the overall athletics program, is a joy to work with, and their hard work is appreciated by their peers and our student-athletes.
 
2022-23: Melinda Eng (Head Athletic Trainer/Senior Woman Administrator)
2023-24: Angela Burroughs (Athletics' Financial Management Technician)
2024-25: Rob Alfheim (Associate Athletic Trainer/NCAA Compliance Officer)

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Herman Berke '45 Athletic Leadership Award
Established in 1999 by Julie A. Berke in memory of her husband, Herman Berke '45, this award is presented annually to the Midshipman who made significant contributions to both the athletics and regimental programs during their first class year at USMMA.
 
1999: Aaron Taylor
2000: Bernard Deysson
2001: Raegan Kirk
2002: Luke Wisniewski
2003: John Rapacki
2004: Todd Hoyt
2005: David Shafer
2006: Josh Diedrich
2007: Benjamin Hayes
2008: Nic Zoretic
2009: Geoff Troy
2010: Matthew Rigby
2011: Karl Heimbrock
2012: Martin Bell
2013: Alex Coviello
2014: Kelly Hodges
2015: Moana Kawatachi (Tennis & Regimental Academic Officer)
2016: Matt McDaniels (Football & 2nd Company Commander)
2017: Matt Miller (Men's Basketball & Honor Board Chair)
2018: Liz Grove (Women's Swimming & Diving & Regimental Executive Officer)
2019: Michael Rodriguez (Men's Lacrosse & 4th Company Commander)
2020: Kyleigh Kappas (Women's Volleyball & Regimental Commander)
2021: Keenan Collett (Football & Regimental Executive Officer)
2022: Joshua King (Football & Regimental Commander)
2023: Meghan Malone (Lacrosse & Regimental Commander)
2024: Shea Curran (Track & Field & Regimental Cultural Diversity Officer)
2025: Konnor Bye (Track & Field & Regimental Executive Officer)

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The Thomas LeBlanc '86/Julie A. Berke Achievement Award
The Thomas LeBlanc Award (Class of 1986) is presented to the outstanding male scholar-athlete in the senior class. Established in 1987 as the Captain Leo V. Berger Award, it was revised in 2003 as the LeBlanc Award. The Julie A Berke Achievement Award is presented to the outstanding female scholar-athlete in the senior class.
 
Thomas LeBlanc '86 Award
1987: Jonathan McGillis
1988: Victor Campos
1989: Nicholas Petrucci
1990: Andrew Leone
1991: Robert Kocis
1992: James Homan
1993: Ryan Vanderberg
1994: William Carty
1995: Scott Volkert
1996: Mike Mazurek
1997: Doug Ribble
1998: Matt Bligh
1999: James Phyfe
2000: Jeremy Riddle
2001: Dave Thompson
2002: Robert Atkins
2003: Patrick O'Brien
2004: Hugh Grandstaff
2005: Jonathan Shiflett
2006: Peter Radzicki
2007: Tony Buleza and Ben Christian
2008: Chris Nitta
2009: Patrick Showell
2010: Kyle O'Connor
2011: Warren Tucker
2012: Hunter Karass
2013: Chris Scott
2014: Danny Collins (Baseball)
2015: Troy Smith (Men's Lacrosse)
2016: Josh Levitas (Tennis)
2017: Patrick Rooney (Wrestling)
2018: Austin MacElrevey (Cross Country/Track & Field)
2019: Charley Hughes (Men's Lacrosse)
2020: Joe Vitelli (Football)
2021: Carrson Pearce (Dinghy Sailing)
2022: Jason Aiello (Men's Lacrosse)
2023: C.J. Mustain (Football)
2024: James Todd (Swimming & Diving)
2025: RJ Novak (Men's Tennis)
Julie A. Berke Achievement Award
1995: Amie Heath
1996: Tiffany Aley
1997: Jenny Darnell
1998: Mrs. Thomas Matteson
1999: Carolyn Crawford
2000: Jennifer Lundy
2001: Angelina Fuschetto
2002: Alison Gaudiano
2003: Michelle Stark
2004: Rebecca Segert
2005: Samantha Skeens
2006: Greer A. Ferguson
2007: Jessica Familette
2008: Callie Beeler
2009: Laura Ladd
2010: Sara Mock
2011: Christina Fernandez-O'Toole
2012: Laurelle Kopras
2013: Casey Roth
2014: Alexandra Winfree (Women's Lacrosse)
2015: Alysia Johnson (Dinghy Sailing)
2016: Rachel Smith (Women's Lacrosse)
2017: Stacee Glass (Men's Rowing)
2018: Sarah Milafsky (Women's Lacrosse)
2019: Colleen Griffin (Women's Swimming & Diving)
2020: Erica Lou (Women's Swimming & Diving)
2021: Kathryn Kelley (Women's Basketball)
2022: Erin Roberts (Women's Swimming & Diving)
2023: Paige Smith (Women's Volleyball)
2024: Camden Martin (Swimming & Diving)
2025: Lilly Podziewski (Women's Soccer)

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Captain James Liebertz Memorial Award
This award is presented in memory of Captain James Liebertz, who served as the Academy's Athletic Director from 1950-72.  The Award is presented by the Athletic Director and is given to someone who exemplifies the same traits of dedication, perseverance, enthusiasm and love for USMMA Athletics as Captain James Liebertz.
 
1991: Russ McVay '64
1992: Bob Lavinia '70
1993: Capt. Perry Walter
1994: John Mandel
1995: Bob Igoe '47
1996: Peter Rackett '61
1997: Dept. of Maintenance & Repair
1998: RADM Thomas Matteson
1999: Charles Lang
2000: Virgil Allen
2001: George Hall
2002: Maureen Taggert
2003: Kim McNulty
2004: VADM Joseph D. Stewart
2005: Gene McCormick & Ken DeGhetto
2006: Mr. Charles Hill
2007: Ms. Julie A. Berke
2008: Craig Shouldice
2009: CDR Donald Wilburn
2010: Dr. Shashi Kumar
2011: Jim Tobin '77
2012: Shawn Antonelli
2013: CAPT Bill Fell
2014: Sue Petersen Lubow
2015: Peter Rackett '61
2016: Kyle Simensky
2017: Mike Toop '77
2018: RADM James Helis
2019: LT John Jaeger
2020: RADM Jack Buono
2021: Rob Pryor
2022: CAPT Mike Stroud & Taleen Stroud
2023: John Joerger '74
2024: Lynne Miller
2025: USMMA Alumni Association & Foundation

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Academic Dean's Award
The Academic Dean's Award is presented the varsity team with the highest combined grade point average among its members.  In 2008, the Academic Dean's Award was split into two separate awards. One award will be given to a small athletic team, and the other award will be presented to a large athletic team.  A most improved award is also presented to the team that showed the largest improvement in team grade point average from one academic year to the next.
 
1993: Tennis
1994: Tennis
1995: Wrestling
1996: Tennis
1997: Pistol
1998: Men's Volleyball
1999: Tennis
2000: Men's Volleyball
2001: Cross Country
2002: Golf
2003: Golf
2004: Golf
2005: Golf
2006: Pistol
2007: Cross Country
2008: Small: Women's Cross Country / Large: Baseball and Men's Track and Field
2009: Small: Tennis / Large: Offshore Sailing
2010: Small: Tennis / Large: Offshore Sailing
2011: Small: Men's Cross Country / Large: Baseball
2012: Small: Dinghy Sailing / Large: Offshore Sailing
2013: Small: Tennis / Large: Dinghy Sailing
2014: Small: Men's Cross Country / Large: Offshore Sailing
2015: Small: Men's Cross Country / Large: Offshore Sailing
2016: Small: Men's Cross Country / Large: Baseball
2017: Small: Men's Cross Country
2018: Small: Tennis / Large: Baseball
2019: Small: Tennis / Large: Men's Cross Country
2020: Small: Tennis / Large: Men's Track & Field
2021: Small: Tennis / Large: Men's Swimming & Diving
2022: Small: Men's Basketball / Large: Men's Cross Country
2023: Small: Women's Volleyball / Large: Men's Cross Country
2024: Small: Men's Cross Country / Large: Women's Swimming & Diving
2025: Small: Men's Cross Country / Large: Football

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Academic Dean's Award Most Improved Team
An award will also be given out to the team with the most improved cumulative grade point average among its members over the past academic year.
 
2008: Women's Basketball
2009: Tennis
2010: Women's Swimming & Diving
2013: Men's Track & Field
2014: Men's Cross Country
2015: Women's Cross Country
2016: Women's Cross Country
2017: Men's Basketball
2018: Women's Track & Field
2019: Men's Indoor Track & Field
2020: Women's Volleyball
2021: Men's Basketball
2022: Women's Indoor Track & Field
2023: Women's Volleyball
2024: Men's Soccer
2025: Football

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Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Merit Award
The ECAC Merit Award presented by the USMMA Employee's Association in memory of deceased member, Robert Brazeil to the outstanding male and female senior scholar-athletes. This award is presented to the midshipmen who have demonstrated excellence in the athletic arena, while maintaining high academic standards.
 
1970: Robert Lavinia
1971: Peter Barnhart
1972: John Telesca
1973: Kurt Van Yost
1974: Joseph Castagna
1975: Brian Tanton
1976: Curt Landgrebe
1977: William Haynes & Robert Castagna
1978: Anthony Litka
1979: Steven Wickboldt & Russell Jarrett
1980: George Burwell
1981: Donald Glass
1982: Don Murname, Jr.
1983: Stephen Nicholson
1984: Lawrence Hadley
1985: Donald Nixon
1986: Albert Walsh
1987: Joseph Rella
1988: Tom Tiefenthaller
1989: Nicholas Petrucci
1990: Andew Leoni
1991: David Fontana
1992: James Homan
1993: Ryan Vanderberg
1994: Blake Miller & Jana Voracek
1995: Deana Jones, Jean Knowles, Troy Scofield & Scott Volkert
1996: Marci Girard & Jason Martz
1997: Jessica Mowrey & Doug Ribble
1998: Michael Homburg
1999: Ryan Robinson
2000: Jennifer Lundy & Scott Riddle
2001: Malia Schoch & James Hogan
2002: Joseph Schacherer
2003: Patrick O'Brien & Michelle Stark
2004: Chris Springer & Audrey Meyers
2005: Peeter Must
2006: Nick Dandapani & Janine Wachter
2007: Melissa Langston
2008: Jay Carpenter & Cathryn Segert
2009: Kristen Hetsko, Karen Taylor, Michael Budesa & Christopher Branning
2010: Ben Inouye & Sara Mock
2011: Lane Gould & Jesse Shifalo
2012: Michael Mitchell & Laurelle Kopras
2013: Michael Ackerman & Lauren Seebode
2014: Matthew Morse & Shannen Dunn
2015: Kyle Arestivo (Men's Soccer) & Demi VanDerWal (Women's Basketball)
2016: Rob Tirrito (Men's Lacrosse) & Rachel Smith (Women's Lacrosse)
2017: Patrick Rooney (Wrestling) & Stacee Glass (Men's Rowing)
2018: William Marino (Football) & Kayla Gleason (Women's Volleyball)
2019: Blake Bunce (Wrestling) & Monica Keeley (Women's Cross Country/Track & Field)
2020: Matthew Milner (Men's Soccer) & Anna Lewis (Women's Cross Country/Track & Field)
2021: Matt Restifo (Football) & Kathryn Kelley (Women's Basketball)
2022: Tyler Pittman (Cross Country/Track & Field) & Erin Roberts (Swimming & Diving)
2023: Will Bucher (Cross Country/Track & Field) & Emma Clarkson (Swimming & Diving)
2024: Lance Clemons (Cross Country/Track & Field) & Kaitlyn Latchaw (Lacrosse)
2025: Alex Burita (Cross Country/Track & Field) & Grace Jackson (Women's Basketball)

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Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Award of Appreciation
This award, voted on the by the Athletics Department, is presented to a member of the USMMA community in appreciation for their support of the overall Athletics Program.
 
1996: Stanley Scofield
1997: Lorraine Hecht
1998: Rich Patterson
1999: Kings Point Pep Band
2000: Jon Paul D'Orazio
2001: Mitchell Glazer
2002: Ryan Harry
2003: Nick Cappel
2004: Aaron Terranova
2005: Jake Henschel & Mrs. Linda Keane
2006: John Hagedorn
2007: Captain Robert Johnson and Laura Fong
2008: CDR Steven Morehead, Troy McGuinness and Amanda McNanley
2009: Seth Ching
2010: Gregg Matalas & Ben Sturtevant
2011: John Cavanaugh
2012: David Shihnn & David Pfeil
2013: Shipboard Training & Payton Ball
2014: Jimmy Robertson
2015: Cindy Centanni
2016: LCDR Paul Acquaro
2017: John Cavanaugh
2018: Not Awarded
2019: CDR Andrew McCarthy
2020: CAPT Mike Stroud
2021: Patten Health Services
2022: Tika Deonarain (The Corporate Source)
2023: Angela Burroughs (Athletics' Financial Management Technician)
2024: George Whitbread (USMMA Sports Network)
2025: Thomas Nokelty (O'Hara Hall Custodian - Corporate Source)

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Mark J. Paradiso Service Award
Inaugurated in 1984 as the Mariner Service Award, the honor is presented annually by the SAAC in memory of Mark J. Paradiso, Class of 1983. It is bestowed upon a member of the Academy family who best exemplifies the traits of Mark, a Midshipman unequaled in his dedication and service to the USMMA Athletic Program.
 
1985: Robert H. Holt
1986: Thomas R. LeBlanc
1987: Bill Omeltchenko
1988: James Walsh
1989: Capt. Richard Redfearn
1990: Joseph DiBari
1991: Thomas Meyer
1992: Russell McVay
1993: Colin Wiseley
1994: Capt. James Ormiston
1995: Capt. Doug Brown
1996: Capt. Perry Walter
1997: Peter Rackett '61
1998: RADM Thomas Matteson
1999: RADM Joseph D. Stewart
2000: Chief Glenn Miller
2001: Stacey Quinn
2002: Kim McNulty
2003: Prof. Mike Ales
2004: Aaron Terranova
2005: Melinda Eng, ATC
2006: Craig Shouldice
2007: Captain John Hagedorn
2008: Melinda Eng, ATC
2009: CDR Donald Wilburn
2010: CAPT William Fell
2011: Shawn Antonelli
2012: Gregg Matalas
2013: Ian Nisley
2014: Shaun Ihasz
2015: Angela Burroughs
2016: William "Gerrit" Porter
2017: Cindy Centanni
2018: Jan Helis
2019: CAPT Bill Fell
2020: Prof. Mike Ales
2021: Kristofer Schnatz
2022: Lou Bernardi
2023: Capt. Mike Stroud
2024: Capt. Bill Fell
2025: Dr. Diana Filar

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Captain Perry Walter Team Mentor Award
Established in 1999, this award is presented annually to the team mentor who best exemplifies the traits exhibited by Captain Perry Walter. Captain Walter was known for his guidance and dedication in academics, athletics, and regimental affairs for Midshipmen-Athletes.
 
1999: CAPT Perry Walter
2000: CAPT John Hagedorn
2001: Chief Glenn Miller
2002: Peter Rackett
2003: Prof. Mike Ales
2004: CDR Don Farmer
2005: CAPT Joe Poliseno
2006: Shani Lewins
2007: Captain Richard Barry
2008: CDR John Tuttle
2009: CAPT Doug Brown
2010: Professor Michael Ales
2011: Joe Martucci
2012: Pete Rackett
2013: LT Commander Ian Jones
2014: Victoria Schopflin (Women's Lacrosse)
2015: Prof. Michael Ales (Football)
2016: Kevin Hasson (Baseball)
2017: Chaplain Jerry Durham (Baseball)
2018: CDR Paul Acquaro (Women's Basketball)
2019: Prof. Mike Ales (Football)
2020: Prof. Mike Ales (Football)
2021: CAPT Scott Nicholas (Baseball)
2022: Prof. Mike Ales (Football)
2023: Prof. Mike Ales (Football)
2024: Dr. Jen Albert (Baseball)
2025: Dr. Jen Albert (Baseball)

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Andrew E. Gibson Award
The Andrew E. Gibson Award is presented annually to the outstanding offensive football player. The trophy was donated by Mr. Andrew Gibson. Gibson maintained many credentials including, former Ship Master, senior executive with the Grace Line, Maritime Administrator and Assistant Secretary of Commerce, President of Delta Line, and most recently as a Professor at the Naval War College.
 
1981: Thomas Molnar
1982: Dean Doe
1983: Marty Kontyko
1984: Marty Kontyko
1985: Christopher Fiore
1986: Christopher Fiore
1987: William Kirker
1988: Frank Azzarita
1989: Ribert Petrosino
1990: Wes Stearns
1991: Wes Stearns
1992: Wes Stearns
1993: Wes Stearns
1994: Dreu Beers
1995: Kevin Feighery
1996: Dave Sudbeck
1997: Corey Marker
1998: Anthony Jacobs
1999: Brian Arthur
2000: Jeff Turpen
2001: Dan Circelli
2002: Jay DeBruhl
2003: Steve Hohenshelt
2004: David McNeal
2005: Jeff Hitzel
2006: Andrew Ghiglia
2007: Brandon Wess
2008: Brennen Halbach
2009: Davey May
2010: Karl Heimbrock
2011: Michael Mitchell
2012: Alex Coviello
2013: Connor Kennedy
2014: Matthew McDaniels
2015: Mario Colangelo
2016: Robert Baker
2017: Parker Johnson
2018: The Offensive Line: Bob Heyward, William Marino, Joe Castellano, Kyle Carmody, Jake Murphy, Matthew Dudo, Phillip Espinoza
2019: Wiley Martin
2020: John Coughlan
2021: Ian Blankenship
2022: Brian McGovern & Matt Strong
2023: Cody Miller
2024: Senior Offensive Linemen: Jacob Berault, Nathan Mars, Randy Ruple
2025: Talsen Smith

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Hanley-Naegele Award
The Hanley-Naegele Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive football player and outstanding wrestler. The honor is given in the memory of Midshipmen Paul Hanley and Douglas Naegele, who participated in the two sports. This award was contributed by the Kings Point Maritime Association.
 
         Wrestling / Football
1973: Ivan Mihajlovic / NA
1974: Ivan Mihajlovic / NA
1975: Brian Tanton / Stephen Burak
1976: Gary Schrock / Kenneth Nelson
1977: Vincent Giacchina / Robert Durso
1978: BJ Wilfong / Robert Becker
1979: Gregory Snyder / Mark Delesdernier
1980: Mark Anderson / Theodore Knight
1981: Donald Glass / Chris Reardon
1982: Ira Owens / David Hall
1983: Karl Spinnenweber / Kevin Fauvell
1984: Karl Spinnenweber / John Lehew
1985: Robert Polo / John Buckner
1986: Danny Dugan / Mike Woodrick
1987: Grant Gabel / Kevin Whalen
1988: Kabir Kalsi / Daniels Salvo
1989: Christopher Brown / Marc Bromante
1990: Kabir Kalsi / Sam Lesky
1991: Brant Wrieth / Harold Krebs
1992: Richard Hartwig / Brian Simpson
1993: Brant Wrieth / Steve Brody
1994: John Volpe / Douglas Vogt
1995: Carl Roth / Douglas Vogt
1996: Carl Roth / Ty Bachmann
1997: Carl Roth / Matt Sullivan
1998: Aaron Taylor / Brian Aldridge & Justin Benecke
1999: Aaron Taylor / Justin Benecke
2000: Morgan Hill / Brian Aldridge & Chris Lopez
2001: Chris Springer / Chris Lopez
2002: Chris Springer / Jason Rowland
2003: PJ Silva / Walt Wagner
2004: Ed DiPierro & Chris Springer / Cole Patterson
2005: Danny Song / Matt Fuhrman
2006: Danny Song / Frank Dore
2007: Philip Greene / Justin Eusepi
2008: Eric Vincent / Vincent Lusardi
2009: Vincent Renaut / Calder Kaatz
2010: Vincent Renaut / Scott Purcell
2011: Dan Twito / Jacob Fabricius
2012: Erik Schott / Michael Mitchell
2013:  Branden Yeik / Tyler Washington
2014: Mike Mui / Michael Biehn
2015: Ricky Fisher / Patrick Keyes
2016: Ricky Fisher / Jacob Hill
2017: Patrick Rooney / Patrick Keyes
2018: Blake Bunce / Charles Deegan
2019: Joshua Glantzman / Reno Dubreuil
2020: Dominick Esposito / Reno Dubreuil
2021: Kieran Duggan / Eric Davidson
2022: Dominick Esposito / Eric Davidson
2023: James Cruz / Connor Caffrey
2024: Reid Garrison / Thomas Joyce
2025: Reid Garrison / Jack Temple

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Captain Dan Buckley Memorial Award
The Captain Dan Buckley Memorial Award is given to a basketball player who exemplifies Coach Buckley's work ethic and dedication. The recipient also possesses the qualities of an exceptional leader who has strong character and has been a good teammate.
 
2004: Josh Buck
2005: Kaitlin Mulgrew
2006: Paul Tricarico
2007: Ashley Carlisle
2008: Thomas Izzo
2009: Karen Taylor
2010: Brooke Picillo & Scott Rattigan
2011: Matt Hueber
2012: Alicen Heinrich
2013: Zach Karczewski
2014: Zach Karczewski
2015: Demi VanDerWal
2016: Preston Padgett
2017: Kelsey Hofmann
2018: George Hatzioannides
2019: David Washington
2020: Taylor Hightower
2021: Kathryn Kelley
2022: Isaiah Nix
2023: Madison Demos
2024: Bryce Bristow
2025: Grace Jackson

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Robert G. Domini Memorial Award
Established in 2008, the Robert G. Domini Memorial Award will be presented annually to the Midshipman who received at least three letters in the sport of either men's or women's basketball, men's or women's lacrosse (if added), baseball or softball and who best exemplifies the traits of Robert Domini, Class of 1954. While not being the most athletically gifted athlete on his teams, Domini was known for being a team leader through drive, determination and hard work. He was also known for being a fierce and intelligent competitor who rose to a far higher level than expected through talent alone, and lived by the motto "Acta Non Verba."
 
2008: Kaitlyn Mulgrew
2009: Eric Anderson
2010: Scott Rattigan
2011: Richard Roach
2012: John Hubach
2013: Chris O'Donnell
2014: Andrew MacKinnon
2015: Ray Waters
2016: Chris Jennings (Men's Basketball) / Eric Kennedy (Men's Lacrosse)
2017: Kelsey Hofmann (Women's Basketball)
2018: Chris Giordano (Men's Lacrosse)
2019: Tyler Mowry (Baseball)
2020: Connor Green (Men's Basketball)
2021: Jack McCann (Baseball)
2022: Helen Davis (Women's Lacrosse)
2023: Samuel Stephenson (Men's Lacrosse)
2024: Caroline Collins (Women's Lacrosse)
2025: Michael Monkevich (Baseball)

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Kenneth Graff Memorial Award
Established in 2002-03, this award in presented in the memory of Second Lieutenant Kenneth Graff, Class of 2001, who passed away in the fall of 2003, while in attendance at the Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, Florida. The Graff Award is presented annually to a member of the Soccer Team and a member of the Baseball Team. The recipients of this award exemplify the same characteristics of fierce competitiveness, regimental honor and integrity, and family pride that Kenneth consistently exhibited during his time as a Midshipman at the Academy.
 
               Soccer      /      Baseball
2002-03: Suni Sunkduang / Brian Kelly
2003-04: Joe Meagher / Ben Earnest
2004-05: Marcial Alzugaray / Harlow Wood
2005-06: Matt Steinkamp / Alex DePalo
2006-07: Matt Steinkamp / Robert Tenenholz
2007-08: Benjamin Inouye / Darin Coleman
2008-09: Brad Silveira / Matthew Rigby
2009-10: Rusty Denson / Jeff Hubach
2010-11: Vincent Trezza / Lane Gould
2011-12: Josh Reicks / Keil Silva
2012-13: Mark Bloom / Cameron Stadele
2013-14: Kyle Parker / Timothy Arner
2014-15: Abboss Rezaie / Jake Wood
2015-16: Erik Kempinski / Brad Suciu
2016-17:                       / Matthew Thomson
2017-18:                      / Justus Martin
2018-19: Michael Mischler / John Kelly Jr.
2019-20: Alex Madonna / Matt Mundorf
2020-21: Zach Lysakowski / Ben Kane
2021-22: David Kelly / Tyler Reistetter
2022-23: Connor Damaré / Michael Monkevich
2023-24: Derek Vanasse / Garrett Clapsaddle
2024-25: Jasper Schineller / Jacob Syversen 

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Steven Wickboldt Memorial Award
This award is presented in the memory of Steven Wickboldt, Class of 1979, and is presented to a member of the Track & Field Team who exemplifies the same traits of dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship which Steven displayed as Midshipman at the Academy.
 
1986: Thoams LeBlanc
1987: Christopher Keane
1988: Thomas Trace
1989: Thomas Doane
1990: Jennifer Beck
1991: Robert Kocis
1992: Raymond Collett
1993: Anna Maly
1994: Dale Young
1995: Mike Danielson
1996: Tiffany Aley
1997: David Park
1998: Matt Holland
1999: Dana Melvin
2000: Wayne Allen
2001: Tylan McMichael
2002: Michael Scott Bachmann
2003: Jonathan Bess
2004: Lou Barbieri
2005: Brian Fitzpatrick
2006: Joseph Bosco
2007: Warren Ford
2008: Daniel Feeney
2009: Daniel Feeney
2010: Brandon Barrett
2011: Brandon Barrett
2012: Logan Swan
2013: Daniel Baxter
2014: Tyler Washington
2015: Alex Miller
2016: Michael Dittmer
2017: Ally McFadyen
2018: David Collins
2019: James Gunderson
2020: Michael Dobkowski
2021: Ivan Goretoy
2022: Tyler Pittman
2023: Kira Porzio
2024: Lance Clemons
2025: Konnor Bye

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The Francis L. Toner IV Award
The Francis L. Toner IV Memorial Award is presented annually to the midshipman who best demonstrates selfless service on the athletic field and within the regiment, in the spirit of Lieutenant Junior Grade Francis L. Toner IV, USN.
 
2021: Sam Kovaelski (Football)
2022: Maddie Schmidt (Women's Lacrosse/Swimming & Diving)
2023: Jeremiah Wang (Football)
2024: Ben Carney (Football)
2025: Lauren Jablonowski (Women's Lacrosse)

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Captain William "Bill" Fell Jr. Power of Inspiration Award
The Captain William "Bill" Fell Jr. Power of Inspiration Award goes to an individual who inspires not only through the use of words but actions. This award represents a person who is very enthusiastic and passionate about their work and is able to translate it to others. The award was renamed in 2024 to honor longtime Deputy Athletic Director Captain Bill Fell for his commitment to the academy, his dedication to the midshipman and for always inspiring others to be better.
 
2014-15: Capt. Bill Fell (Deputy Athletic Director)
2015-16: David Gregory (Football/Men's Basketball)
2016-17: LCDR Paul Acquaro (Director of Academic Center for Excellence)
2017-18: Brice Moore (Football), Dominique Pope (Women's Volleyball), Tichina Carmon (Women's Basketball/Volleyball/Track & Field), Austin Haire (Men's Track & Field), Liz Grove (Women's Swimming & Diving), Zachary Mullins (Men's Lacrosse), Emily Gramer (Women's Volleyball), Katherine Mason (Tennis)
2018-19: Beau Bruno (Assistant Wrestling Coach)
2019-20: Beau Bruno (Assistant Wrestling Coach)
2020-21: Lou Bernardi (Assistant Baseball Coach)
2021-22: CDR Mike Bedryk (Director of Admissions)
2022-23: Capt. Bill Fell (Deputy Athletic Director)
2023-24: Kristofer Schnatz (Athletic Director)
2024-25: Dan Paccione (Men's Lacrosse Head Coach)

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ECAC Scholar-Athlete Award (formerly the ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete Award) - Discontinued
The ECAC Scholar-Athlete Award is presented annually to a male and female scholar-athlete from each member institution. The minimum requirements for the award are a 3.2 cumulative GPA and the athlete must have played a significant role on his or her team. This award is presented to the midshipmen who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom while contributing to their chosen sport team. (Note: This award was given out as the ECAC Robbins Scholar Athlete-Award up until 2015.)
 
1995: Tiffany Aley & Scott Volkert
1996: Tiffany Aley & John Luoy
1997: Anna Strang & Doug Ribble
1998: Anna Strang & Matt Bligh
1999: Carolyn Crawford & Ryan Robinson
2000: Elizabeth Nicolleti & Joseph Martucci
2001: Malia Schoch & James Hogan
2002: Alison Guadiano & Zachary Brown
2003: Chad Mickelson
2004: Hugh Grandstaff & Audrey Meyers
2005: Jonathan Shiflett & Samantha Skeens
2006: Jake Swanson & Jeanne Ferrer
2007: Anthony Buleza
2008: Roert Grandstaff, Brittany Rossi & Robert Tenenholz
2009: Jennifer Swanson & David Hume
2010: Laurellee Kopras & Gary Kuehn
2011: Colten Frank & Andrew Seebode
2012: Kevin Dwyer & Kristina Walz
2013: Timothy Buxton & Kristina Walz
2014: Gary Poulin (Men's Soccer) & Sara Ellenberger (Women's Basketball)
2015: Kyle Arestivo (Men's Soccer) & Sara Ellenberger (Women's Basketball)
2016: Rob Tirrito (Men's Lacrosse) & Jolyn Green (Women's Swimming & Diving)
2017: James Hicks (Men's Tennis) & Jolyn Green (Women's Swimming & Diving)
2018: Michael Barnes (Baseball) & Sarah Milafsky (Women's Lacrosse)
2019: Christopher Kahl (Men's Swimming & Diving) & Jessica Reilly (Women's Lacrosse)
2020: John Coughlan (Football/Wrestling) & Kaleigh D'Arcy (Women's Basketball/Track & Field/Cross Country)
Discontinued by the ECAC after 2020.
 
George S. Zacharkow Award
The George S. Zacharkow Award (Class of 1947) is given in his memory to the Midshipman who displayed outstanding qualities of leadership and service to the Academy in athletics or other extracurricular activities and demonstrated a strong acumen and interest in marine insurance or admiralty law. The actual award shall be presented at the Awards Convocation ceremony preceding commencement.
 
1994: John Volpe
1995: Dana Jones
1996: Elizabeth Monagan
1997: Beau Schindler
1998: Lew Provau
1999: Matthew Mulvey
2000: William -PJ- Margelis
2001: Chris Lopez
2002: David Van Duzee
2003: Kevin Monaco
2004: Chris Springer
2005: Harlow Wood
2006: Adam Rapacki & Jake Swanson
2007: Marisa Olson
2008: Matthew Ellison
2009: Michael Budesa
2010: Eric Vincent
2011: Joshua Lee Noris
2012: Joshua Reicks
2013: Chris Scott
2014: Not Awarded
2015: Jeff Michaelson (Men's Lacrosse)
2016: Grant Foley (Baseball)
2017: Matthew Thomson (Baseball)
2018: Pat Coll (Men's Lacrosse)
2019: Sam Ney (Men's Soccer)
2020: Not Awarded
2021: Not Awarded