ROCHESTER, N.Y. - On Sunday, April 27th, Nazareth Athletics hosted its 3rd annual Awards Banquet at the Glazer Music Performance Center on campus. In addition to the numerous awards, the seniors from each team are all recognized on stage.

For those who were unable to watch the ceremony live, the archived stream link can be found here.

The pre-ceremony "Red Carpet Interviews" were held this year by Kate Cascio of women's hockey and Owen Wickens of men's volleyball. To watch if you missed it, the link can be found here.

Check out photos from the night.

Athletics Direct Report Yousuf George kicked things off by presenting the President's Award given to the male and female teams that have excelled in the classroom and improved on their achievements in their respective sport from the previous season. This year's winners were softball with a 3.50 GPA and men's lacrosse with a 3.44 GPA.

Next up were the non-senior awards, with nominees submitted by each coach on behalf of their squad. Following the submissions, five Student Advisory Committee members, along with Athletic Communications and Assistant Athletics Director Jeff Rahmlow, Assistant Athletic Communications Director Brooke Woodard, and Associate Athletics Director Traci Lan selected the winners. The winners were:

Comeback Athlete of the Year
Ashley Bell (softball)
Cameron Almy (men's cross country / track & field)

Rookie of the Year
Amy Laskowski (women's hockey)
Merritt Holly (men's basketball)

Sophomore of the Year
Morgan Russo (field hockey / softball)
Rylee Keiffer (equestrian)
Tyler Manchester (equestrian)

Junior of the Year
Isabel Morse (track & field)
Jaylen Savage (men's basketball / track & field)

5th Year of the Year
Lea Richard (track & field)
Quinn McKercher (men's lacrosse)

Best Social Media Post of the Year
Women's Hockey (road trip & goalie troubles)
Men's Basketball (Jaylen Savage game-winner vs St. John Fisher video by Anthony Caimano)

Coaching Staff of the Year
Field Hockey led by Kelsey Devine
Men's Volleyball led by Cal Wickens

Best Multi-Sport Athlete
Samantha Luba (dance / track & field)
Sam Romanosky (men's soccer / swim & dive / men's lacrosse)

Best Play
Women's Soccer (Delaney Malone's save and Lauren Obey's winning PK to send Naz to the E8 Championship Game)
Men's Tennis (Enoch Li's 16 match-point win in singles vs Houghton)

Best Single Season Record Setting Performance
Elizabeth Tripp (swim & dive) (3 meter diving school records)
Jaylen Savage (men's basketball) (Empire 8 Record in FG made with 217)

Best Career Accomplishment
Julia Holmes (women's hockey) (3x All American)
Ryan Hough (swim & dive) (owns school records in 50, 100, and 200 free)
Owen Wickens (men's volleyball) (school record for kills and aces)

Best Team Accomplishment
Women's Volleyball (first E8 regular season title since 2003)
Men's Basketball (led Division III in fewest turnovers per game)

Best Team
Women's Hockey
Men's side TBD following spring postseason

The next two awards were the Flyer Fanatic Team and Athletic Training Inspiration awards. The Flyer Fanatic Team award is presented to a team that exemplifies great school spirit with involvement in campus events (athletics games, club events, etc) in addition to exemplary involvement in the community. The Athletic Training Inspiration Award is given to an athlete who in the eyes of the Athletic Training Department has shown great resolve and dedication after sustaining injuries.

Flyer Fanatic Team Award - Women's Basketball
Athletic Training Inspiration Award - Maddy Spakoski (softball) & Michael Yates (men's soccer)

Senior Awards
Emily Haskins Inspirational Award
Presented for athletic achievement as well as inspiration to others. The award is named after former Nazareth soccer player Emily Haskins, who died unexpectedly.

Winners - Sophia Scialdone (women's lacrosse) & Jakob Denkenberger (men's lacrosse)

Bill Carey Sportsmanship Award
Named for former Nazareth College Athletic Director and Hall of Famer, Bill Carey, who retired in 1998 after 18 years with Nazareth. The award recognizes athletic achievement as well as fair play and commitment to team concepts.

Winners - Lydia Coombs (field hockey) & William Danaher (swim & dive)

Jeff Van Gundy Award
Named for former Nazareth basketball standout and Sports Hall of Famer Jeff Van Gundy, who was renowned for his work ethic and passion for his team and for his school. The award recognizes those characteristics as well commitment to Nazareth athletics in and out of season.

Winners - Tessa Grover (women's volleyball) & Luke Insley (men's basketball)

Kidera Scholar-Athlete Award
Named after former Nazareth College President Robert A. Kidera, who spearheaded the growth of the Nazareth athletic program during his tenure from 1976 through 1984. Award recipients must: be a senior with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or above; display character and leadership in campus activities; be a member in good standing on a varsity team.

Winners  - Annika Monfort (women's soccer), Drew Decker (men's soccer), and Cade Eells (cross country / track & field)