Emory University announced the 2024-25 athletics award winners at the annual student-athlete banquet Monday night at the Woodruff PE Center.

Thomas Aliberti Award

The Thomas Aliberti Award is presented to a member of a men's and women's team who consistently made a positive impact on their program, elevating its level to new heights.

Men's Nominees: Dawit Dean (Track & Field), Ryan Hayes (Soccer), Dean Kamenev (Tennis), John Lasanajak (Tennis), Tony Li (Golf), Ben Pearce (Basketball), Liyang Sun (Swimming & Diving)

Winner: Ben Pearce

Women's Nominees: Iris Berman (Tennis), Ashley Chu (Softball), Michelle Davidson (Soccer), Dashiel Tao Harris (Track & Field), Ariana Khan (Swimming & Diving)

Winner: Ashley Chu

H.Y. McCord III Award

The McCord Award honors the most outstanding season performance by a student-athlete on both a women's and men's team.

Women's Nominees: Nikki Boon (Track & Field), Emily Kantrovitz (Tennis), Ava Kennedy (Swimming & Diving), Kate LaRocco (Volleyball), Alexandra Loucopoulos (Basketball), Kaitlyn Nimmer (Soccer), Ellie Zerr (Softball)

Winner: Nikki Boon

Men's Nominees: Henri Bonnault (Swimming & Diving), Henry Brandstadter (Track & Field), Jair Knight (Basketball), Ryan Winkler (Soccer)

Winner: Jair Knight

Thomas McDonough Award

The Thomas McDonough Award celebrates the top five plays and athletics moments of this past year.

The No. 5 moment is Women's Tennis finding redemption at the ITA Indoor Nationals by defeating Wesleyan University in a rematch of the previous spring's national quarterfinals.

The No. 4 moment is Volleyball's resilient Sweet 16 Victory, defeating Trinity University in a rematch of the 2023 regional final.

The No. 3 moment of the year is Men's Basketball's historic season and run in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Elite Eight for only the second time in program history.

The No. 2 moment of the year is Nikki Boon winning the program's first-ever national championship in the pentathlon.

And the top athletic moment of the year is Women's Soccer advancing to the Final Four for the second time in program history.

Clyde Partin Award

The Clyde Partin Award is presented to the individual who best embodies the spirit of an Emory Eagle and shows profound loyalty to Emory University Athletics through their engagement and visibility.

Nominees: Blake Dincman (Baseball), Josh Grand (Men's Soccer), Nolan Lahmann (Men's Swimming & Diving, Eliza McPherron (Women's Soccer), Prayaag Oruganti (Men's Golf), Liesl Scherrer (Women's Cross Country/Track & Field), Isaac Snyder (Men's Basketball), Leah Wang (Women's Soccer)

Winner: Eliza McPherron

Golden Eagle Faculty Athletics Award

The Golden Eagle Faculty Athletics award is presented to a faculty member who demonstrates dedication and support to Emory student-athletes and athletic programs.

Winner: Dr. Robert Goddard, Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies Program

Scholar-Athlete Award

The Scholar Athlete award goes to the Emory Eagle that best exemplifies the ideals of a student-athlete through both their academic and athletic success.

Winner: Blake Dincman (Baseball)

Ralph and Russell Bridges Award

The Ralph and Russell Bridges Award recognizes the most outstanding all-around career of a student-athlete on both a women's and men's team.

Women's Nominees: Chayse Corfman (Soccer), Ellen Dong (Golf), Penelope Helm (Swimming & Diving), Deborah Hong (Volleyball), Audrey Johnson (Track & Field), Eliza McPherron (Tennis)

Winner: Ellen Dong

Men's Nominees: Jake Atallah (Soccer), Jack Halloran (Baseball), Jackson Price (Track & Field), Crow Thorsen (Swimming & Diving)

Winner: Crow Thorsen