Chapman University

Student-Athlete Awards (created in 2021-22)

First Year Athletes of the Year

2021-22 - Jillian Kelly (Softball) & Zach Waddell (Swim & Dive)
2022-23 - Reid Omilian (Swim & Dive) & Jenna Urrabazo (Soccer)
2023-24 - Roman Hardin (Football) & Passion Washington  (T&F)
2024-25 - Sam Forst (T&F) &  Eva Ndoye (T&F)
2025-26 - Anabell Hinojosa (Softball) & Nick Molina (Baseball)

Sophomore Athletes of the Year

2021-22 - Anna Klose (Lacrosse) & Jesse McMillan (Track & Field)
2022-23 - Nick Burton (T&F) & Annika Carlson (XC/T&F/Lacrosse)
2023-24 - Reid Omilian (Swim & Dive) & Jenna Urrabazo (Soccer)
2024-25 - Jacob Gaudi (Football) & Kendall Pappan (Water Polo)
2025-26 - Joe Keegan (Basketball) & Ava Bradbury (Volleyball)

Junior Athletes of the Year

2021-22 - Maddie Mirro (XC/T&F) & Wyatt Thompson (Baseball)
2022-23 - Nathaniel Espinoza (Football) & Simi Lauwers (Softball)
2023-24 - Kade Jordan (Football) & Annika Carlson (XC/T&F/Lacrosse)
2024-25 - Mason Fara (T&F) & Rose Malen (Softball)
2025-26 - Jacob Gaudi (Football) & Kendall Pappan (Water Polo)

Breakthrough Athletes of the Year

2021-22 - Anthony Giomi (Basketball) & Julia Strand (Basketball)
2022-23 - Annika Carlson (XC/T&F/Lacrosse) & Cole Kershner (Swim & Dive)
2023-24 - Ada Carr (Lacrosse) & Jake Randazzo (Swim & Dive)
2024-25 - Davin Castillo (Water Polo) & Mia Reyes (Sofball)
2025-26 - Tate Zimmerman (Football/Basketball) & Athena Tsakiris (Soccer)

Character Awards

2021-22 - Dillon Keefe (Football) & Jessie Roux (Soccer)
2022-23 - Chloe Allen (Volleyball) & Bryce Grover (Swim & Dive)
2023-24 - Owen Tapia (Football) & Zoe Zurasky (T&F/Basketball)
2024-25 - Jesse McMillan (T&F) & Hana Speaks (Basketball)
2025-26 - Brendon Manzano (Football) & Kate Stenta (Soccer)

Comeback Athlete Award

2021-22 - Julia Strand (Basketball)
2022-23 - Olivia Armstrong (XC/T&F)
2023-24 - Amir Adams (Football)
2024-25 - Tyler Pacheco (Football)
2025-26 - Makena Nitao (Basketball)

Panther Pride Award

2021-22 - Jessi Lumsden (Volleyball)
2022-23 - Cristina Inboden (Soccer)
2023-24 - Adam Fujiwara (Football)
2024-25 - Reid Omilian (Swim & Dive)
2025-26 - Bella Ortiz (Swim & Dive)

Team Academic Awards

2021-22 - Men's Cross Country & Women's Cross Country
2022-23 - Men's Cross Country & Women's Cross Country
2023-24 - Men's Cross Country & Women's Cross Country
2024-25 - Men's Cross Country & Women's Water Polo
2025-26 - Men's Basketball & Women's Tennis

Most Spirited Team Award

2021-22 - Women's Soccer
2022-23 - Swimming & Diving
2023-24 - Football
2024-25 - Swimming & Diving
2025-26 - Football

Community Service Award

2021-22 - Football
2022-23 - Football
2023-24 - Football
2024-25 - Women's Lacrosse
2025-26 - Women's Lacrosse

Annual Department Awards (since 2021-22)

Don Perkins Leadership Award (Men's Sports)

2021-22 - Hayden Moore (Basketball)
2022-23 - Tanner Mendoza (Football)
2023-24 - Jacob Bullock (Water Polo)
2024-25 - Collin Keefe (Football)
2025-26 - Cruz Billings (Basketball)

Jack Duddy Leadership Award (Women's Sports)

2021-22 - Jessi Lumsden (Volleyball)
2022-23 - Shannon Coyle (Soccer)
2023-24 - Ashley Wielenga (Soccer)
2024-25 - Grace Fosselman (Softball)
2025-26 - Aidan Sherfey (Basketball)

Female Sports Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year

2021-22 - Sophie Srivastava (Volleyball)
2022-23 - Julia Strand (Basketball)
2023-24 - Simi Lauwers (Softball)
2024-25 - Annika Carlson (XC/Lacrosse/T&F)
2025-26 - Rose Malen (Softball)

Male Sports Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year

2021-22 - Dillon Keefe (Football)
2022-23 - Wyatt Thompson (Baseball)
2023-24 - Caleb Wilkins (Tennis)
2024-25 - Jesse McMillan (T&F)
2025-26 - Reid Omilian (Swim & Dive)