Sports Awards
Congrats to all of our athletes and coaches for a fantastic 2025-2026 sports season!
At Landmark College, we are proud to honor the student athletes who have excelled on and off the field or court. Our tremendous group of student-athletes, coaches, and fans made the year one to remember.
The following athletes received top honors during our 2026 Athletic Awards Ceremony:
- Auden Finstad, who played on esports' Marvel Rivals teams, received the Athlete of the Year Award.
- Darren Rodriguez, soccer and esports (Overwatch 2), received the Scholar-Athlete Award for academic and athletic excellence.
- Justin Cade was given the non-annual George Noble Dedication to Team Award for his commitment to the basketball team.
- Joshua Sampaio took home the non-annual Sports Leadership Award for contributions to the soccer team and the commitment to have LC Voices stream many of the athletic contests.
- Glen McCormick, who played on the soccer, baseball, and esports (Marvel Rivals) teams, received the non-annual Jim Austin Integrity in Sports Award.
Team awards are visible on the tab below. To view photos of our past awards ceremonies, please visit the Landmark College Athletics Facebook page.
Sports Awards
Soccer
- Coach's Award: Jonathan Brukhartz
- Coach's Award: Levi Hill
- Most Improved Player: Matthew Kenney
- Captain's Award: Amir El Boukfaoui
Running
- Coach's Award: Mary Annabel Chrzanowski
- Most Valuable Player: Jack Gawtry
Men’s Basketball
- Coach's Award: Ethan Lyles
- Most Improved Player: Saleh Dkaidek
- Defensive Player: Tavon Wilson
- Captain's Award: Lucas Flake
- Most Valuable Player: Justin Cade
Women’s Basketball
- Team Leadership Award: Sopna Atkinson Tatro
- Most Improved Player: Ashley Allott
Esports: Marvel Rivals
- Coach's Award: Tyler Haring
- Most Valuable Player: Auden Finstad
Esports: Overwatch 2
- Coach's Award: Xavier "X" Sturdevant
- Most Valuable Player: Emi Xhoxhi
Esports: Valorant
- Coaches Award: Alice Hyleman
- Most Valuable Player: Alejandro Pelavin
Baseball
- Coach's Award: James Behenna
- Most Valuable Player: Liam Mulholland
Overall Awards
Auden Finstad received the annual Athlete of the Year Award.
Darren Rodriguez received the annual Scholar-Athlete Award for academic and athletic excellence.
Justin Cade was given the non-annual George Noble Dedication to the Team Award.
Joshua Sampaio took home the non-annual Sports Leadership Award.
Glen McCormick received the non-annual Jim Austin Integrity in Sports Award.
Soccer
- Coach's Award: Josh Sampaio
- Most Valuable Player: Darren Rodriguez
Running
- Coach's Award: Claudia Sherman
Men’s Basketball
- Most Valuable Player: Justin Cade
- Coaches' Award: Tavon Wilson
- Coaches' Award: Lucas Flake
- Rookie of the Year: Storm Strickland
Women’s Basketball
- Coaches' Award: Sopna Atkinson Tatro
- Most Improved Player: Addison Copeland
Esports - Rocket League
- Coach's Award: Zach Hahn
Esports - Overwatch 2
- Coach's Award: Orion Kent
- Most Valuable Player: Emi Xhoxhi
Esports - Valorant
- Coaches Award: Auden Finstad
- Most Valuable Player: Jaden Clark
Baseball
- Most Valuable Player: Alex Bernius
- Rookie of the Year: Lyle Jadacki
- Most Improved Player: Patrick Towle
Overall Awards
Jaden Clark received the annual Athlete of the Year Award.
Ari Ferber received the annual Scholar-Athlete Award for academic and athletic excellence.
Alex Bernius was given the non-annual George Noble Dedication to the Team Award.
Kevin Fahrner took home the non-annual Sports Leadership Award.
Soccer
- Most Improved Player: Jessica Aug
- Coaches Award: Elvis Mullen
- Most Valuable Player: Zach Hahn
Running
- Most Improved: Mary Chrzanowski
- Coaches Award: Claudia Sherman
Men’s Basketball
- Most Valuable Player: Tavon Wilson
- Most Improved Player: Justin St. Martin
- Coaches Award: Matthew Gibbs
Women’s Basketball
- Most Valuable Player: Sharlotte Jones
- Coaches Award: Ashley Kaelin
- Most Improved Player: Sopna Atkinson Tatro
Esports
- Most Improved Player: Valentina Proskauer Valerio
- Coaches Award: Elijah Appelman
- Most Valuable Player: Jaden Clark
Baseball
- Most Valuable Player: Alex Bernius
- Most Valuable Player: Gus McGee
- Coaches Award: Yair White
Overall Awards
Sharlotte Jones and Tavon Wilson both received the annual Athlete of the Year Award.
Claudia Sherman received the annual Scholar-Athlete Award for academic and athletic excellence.
Tyson Lome was given the non-annual George Noble Dedication to the Team Award.
Matthew Gibbs received the non-annual Jim Austin, Integrity in Sports Award.
Noah Janssen took home the non-annual Sports Leadership Award.
Soccer
- Coaches Award: Petar Petrovic
Cross Country Running
- Coaches Award: Devin McHale
Men’s Basketball
- Most Valuable Player: Tayvon Wilson
- Coaches Award: Julian Gooding-Williams
- Coaches Award: Kyle DuMornay
Women’s Basketball
- Most Valuable Player: Diana D'Onofrio
- Most Improved Player: Sophia Spraggins
- Coaches Award: Lyla Kelly
Rocket League
- Most Valuable Player: Jaden Clark
- Most Improved Player: Tyson Lome
- Coaches Award: James Withington
Baseball
- Most Improved Player: Julian Gooding-Williams
- Coaches Award: Matthew Gibbs
- Coaches Award: Jacob Dell
Overall Awards
Justin St. Martin & Lyla Kelly both received the Athlete of the Year Award.
Emma Lucarelli received the Scholar-Athlete Award for academic and athletic excellence.
Ben Wright was given the George Noble Dedication to the Team Award.
Justin St. Martin received the Jim Austin, Integrity in Sports Award.
Athletic Award Nomination and Decision Process
- Any member of the Landmark College community may submit an award nomination.
- Links to nomination forms are below.
- The Nominations timeline and cutoff date will be shared with the Landmark Community during the spring semester annually.
- No late or incomplete nominations will be accepted.
- The Athletic Award Committee consists of:
- The Director of Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation (nonvoting member)
- The Head Coach of each athletic team
- The Director of Academic Advising
- The Dean of Students
- Two Faculty Members
- One Student
- The committee will review all nominations and make recommendations regarding award winners to the Director of Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation.
- The final decision of Hall of Fame selections rests with the President.
Athlete of the Year—Awarded annually to one or two students who exemplifies the highest level of talent, skill, and commitment in their sport(s), and also exemplify respect, integrity, teamwork, and leadership on and off the field or court. They must be enrolled at Landmark College for at least one academic year and be in strong academic standing and free of student conduct issues.
Athlete of the Year Nomination Form
Scholar-Athlete Award—Given annually to a student athlete who demonstrates exemplary academic performance while maintaining a high level of commitment in the athlete arena. Additionally, they must demonstrate a high level of commitment to academic attendance and academic support.
Scholar-Athlete Award Nomination Form
George Noble Dedication to Team Award—Awarded to a student athlete who has gone above and beyond in their passion for sports. They are a role model for their peers but may not be an obvious leader. This individual displays quiet leadership in and out of the athletic arena with little pomp or circumstance. This award is not given annually.
George Noble Dedication to Team Award Nomination Form
Sports Leadership Award—Given to a student athlete who has gone above and beyond in their display of leadership abilities in and out of the athletic arena and beyond. He or she must demonstrate a high level of respect and integrity in all of their endeavors. This award is not given annually.
Sports Leadership Award Nomination Form
Jim Austin Integrity in Sports Award—Given to a student who has made a positive impact on Landmark College Athletics through their integrity and commitment. This award honors the importance of fair play and teamwork in and out of the athletic arena. This award is not given annually.
Jim Austin Integrity in Sports Award Nomination Form
Hall of Fame Induction—Rarely given, this award is the pinnacle of athletic achievement at Landmark College. Any member of the Landmark College community is eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame. Fair play, leadership, dedication, effort, integrity, and talent are qualities in which a nominee must excel to be elected. Winners will have made an impact on athletics, campus life, and the greater Landmark College community. Faculty and staff must not presently be employed by the College and student nominees must be an alumnus for a minimum of five years prior to nomination.