Emory University announced the 2025-26 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.

Women's Nominees: Iris Berman (Tennis), Penny Celtnieks (Swimming & Diving), Zimo Li (Golf), Kaitlyn Nimmer (Soccer), Hannah Riley (Track & Field)

Winner: Zimo Li

Men's Nominees: Sven Becker (Swimming & Diving), Jair Knight (Basketball), Ryan McGonigle (Track & Field), Keirnan Skelly (Soccer)

Winner:  Jair Knight

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: Eva Carchidi (Track & Field), Carys Code (Golf), Michelle Davidson (Soccer), Emily Kantrovitz (Tennis), Ava Kennedy (Swimming & Diving), Alexandra Loucopoulos (Basketball), Tatum Olson (Basketball)

 Winner: Carys Code

Men's Nominees: Aidan Conley (Baseball), Ignacio Cubeddu (Soccer), Dawit Dean (Track & Field), Ruilin Feng (Tennis), Jeff George (Swimming & Diving), Kevin Mu (Golf), Ben Pearce (Basketball)

Winner: Ben Pearce

Thomas McDonough Award

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

The No. 4 moment is Men's Soccer's Ignacio Cubeddu tying a program record with his four-goal performance against Sewanee.

The No. 3 moment of the year Men's Outdoor Track & Field capturing their first UAA championship since 2015.

The No. 2 moment of the year is Women's Soccer's Mikayla Camp performance in the NCAA tournament, leading the Eagles to the national championship game as she was tabbed the Division III National Postseason Player of the Year.

And the top athletic moment of the year is Men's Basketball's program-defining run to the national championship.

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: Rachel Carr (Soccer), Isabel Cohen (Softball), Johnny Coppolino IV (Basketball), Josh Grand (Soccer), Patrick Horton (Swimming & Diving), Davis Johnson (Track & Field), Ari Klasky (Track & Field), Tyson Thomas (Basketball)

Winner: Tyson Thomas

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: Professor Allison Burdette – Gouizeta Business School

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: Iris Berman (Women's Tennis)

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: Ashley Chu (Softball), Sophia Garcia (Soccer), Emily Kantrovitz (Tennis), Ariana Khan (Swimming & Diving), Olivia Rabinowitz (Volleyball), Claudia Schmidt (Soccer), Madison Tiaffay (Cross Country/Track & Field)

Winner: Emily Kantrovitz

Men's Nominees: Henry Brandstadter (Track & Field), Henri Bonnault (Swimming & Diving), Josh Grand (Soccer), Brian Hanson (Golf), Dean Kamenev (Tennis), Ben Pearce (Basketball)

Winner: Ben Pearce