2017 Golden Eagles Awards

2017 GOLDEN EAGLE AWARDS

TOP 10 PLAYS OF THE YEAR

Lukis Denis' INT at Wake Forest
Tatiana Cortez's school-record setting home run at Pitt
Kenzie Kent's goal against Vermont in Hockey East Semifinal
Isabelle Kennedy's second-place finish at ACC Cross Country Championship
Joe Woll's triple save against UMass Lowell
Alexis Bryant's double save at Northeastern
Leonard Skubal's perfect snap in Fowling Tournament at Quick Lane Bowl event
3. Kaileen Hart's behind-the-back goal against Yale
2. Nik Popvic's tip-in at the buzzer against Auburn at MSG

Winner. Andie Anastos' singlehanded effort to win the Hockey East Tournament in OT

UPSET OF THE YEAR

Finalists:
Fencing's Rahul Tasker upset over NCAA Champion and Olympian Eli Dershwitz at Beanpot
Field Hockey defeats No. 3 UNC for first time since 2008
Sailing freshman Scott Rasmussen's victory over two Olympians to win Singlehanded National Championship

Winner: Scott Rasmussen

THE HEIGHTS AWARD
Presented annually by the editorial board of The Heights, the independent student newspaper of Boston College, to the outstanding male and female student-athletes who exemplify excellence on the field and have been exciting and engaging to cover during their careers as Eagles.

Austin Cangelosi, Men's Hockey
Erika Reineke, Sailing

RICHARD "MOE" MALONEY AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Presented annually to the top student-athlete(s) or team(s) who have utilized their talents and abilities in unselfish service to others, creating a community of caring action.

Lacrosse

ACC TOP SIX FOR SERVICE
Presented annually by the Atlantic Coast Conference to six student-athletes at each of its member institutions who demonstrate outstanding dedication to community service and outreach programs.

Devaun Bovell, Men's Track & Field
Peter Lynn, Sailing
Kayla O'Connor, Lacrosse
Morgan Rann, Rowing
Maria Russo, Swimming & Diving
Justine Sheenan, Field Hockey

SAAC AWARD
Presented to the student-athlete who has committed him or herself to enhancing the SAAC mission of being the student-athlete voice and vehicle to help improve student-athlete welfare and experience at Boston College, in the ACC and at the national level. This student-athlete has gone above and beyond to create and contribute to the success of SAAC initiatives, student-athlete representation and creating a positive student-athlete community.

Devaun Bovell, Men's Track | SAAC President

DEVLIN S-AFE CUP
Awarded to the team(s) which has accumulated the most Baldwin points combined with team athletic and academic performance.

Sailing
Women's Soccer
Softball

IGNITE AWARD
Given to the person(s)/program who has most contributed to the BC Athletics community with great impact.

Cycle for Survival, accepted by Barry and Vicky Gallup

ACC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Presented by the Atlantic Coast Conference to three outstanding student-athletes who plan to pursue graduate studies. These three student-athletes were recognized at the ACC's annual reception in early April.

Kevin Kavalec, Football
Audra Hampsch, Field Hockey
Renee Bichette, Fencing

ACC SCHOLAR-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Presented by the Atlantic Coast Conference to a male and female junior or senior student-athletes who best combines success in athletics and academics.

Audra Hampsch, Field Hockey
Kevin Kavalec, Football

LRSA OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD
Presented annually to faculty member who is distinguished by a demonstrated commitment to teaching and to fostering intellectual and personal growth of Boston College students. The honored faculty member has extraordinary concern for and support of BC student-athletes.

Bob Taggart, Faculty Athletics Representative | Professor, Carroll School of Management

ACADEMIC ADVISORS' AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Presented annually to the male and female senior student-athletes who best exemplify the spirit of hard work resulting in academic success and improved academic progress throughout their time at BC.

Rosie DiMartino, Women's Soccer
Tyler Rouse, Football

ACADEMIC ADVISORS' AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Presented annually to the male and female senior student-athletes with the highest GPA and meet requirements of character and potential success in graduate studies.

Danielle Gaudet, Fencing
Ryan Barney, Skiing

UNSUNG HERO
Presented to male and female student-athletes, as well as a member of the BC Athletics community, whose efforts toward, and passion for, the program go above and beyond.

Male: Johnny Adams, Baseball
Women: Mary Kate O'Neill, Lacrosse
BC Athletics: Alex Fairchild, Men's Soccer manager/analyst

INSPIRATION AWARD
Presented to a member of the BC Athletics community whose personal efforts and contributions embody Boston College's moto of "Men and Women for Others" and serves as an inspiration to all of those around them.

Tatiana Cortez, Softball

CARRY THE TORCH AWARD
Presented to a member of the BC Athletics community whose efforts and contributions have stood out among all others and have lifted the collective success of the community to a new level of excellence.

Kenzie Kent, Women's Hockey & Lacrosse

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Presented to the male and female freshmen who have excelled in their sports in their first year of competition.

Female Finalists:
Natalie Cortopassi, Rowing
Lois Kaye Go, Women's Golf
Caitrin Lonergan, Women's Hockey

Winner: Lois Kaye Go

Male Finalists:
Ky Bowman, Men's Basketball
Scott Rasmussen, Sailing
Joseph Woll, Men's Hockey

Winner: Ky Bowman

RISING LEADER AWARD
Presented to a male and female underclassmen who are selected as the outstanding leaders, athletes, students and citizens. The winners best exemplify the pursuit of excellence as a role model for other students.

Female Finalists:
Ally Frei, Softball
Ymke Rose Gote, Field Hockey
Taylor Ortlepp, Women's Basketball

Winner: Ally Frei

Male Finalists:
Donovan Casey, Baseball
Chris Lindstrom, Football
Cam Mayer, Fencing

Winner: Chris Lindstrom

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS
Presented annually to the male and female student-athletes in each class who best balance and exemplify achievement both in the classroom and in the athletic arena.

Freshman Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Joseph Woll, Men's Hockey
Jenna Bike, Women's Soccer

Sophomore Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Sean Burke, Men's Cross Country/ Track & Field
Isabelle Kennedy, Women's Cross Country/ Track & Field

Junior Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Dan Creighton, Men's Swimming & Diving
Megan Keller, Women's Hockey

Senior Scholar-Athletes of the Year
Scott Savage, Men's Hockey
Andie Anastos, Women's Hockey

EAGLES OF THE YEAR
Presented by the Boston College Varsity Club, the Nathaniel J. Hasenfus '22 Eagle of the Year Award is considered the highest honor bestowed upon a Boston College student-athlete. It is awarded annually to the male and female student-athletes who are outstanding citizens, leaders, scholars and athletes.

Zeiko Lewis, Men's Soccer

McKenzie Meehan, Women's Soccer

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