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News Release

Date: May 18, 2010

Contact: CGA Public Affairs

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CGA 2010 Commencement Athletics Awards

William D. Bishton Award

Given to the wrestler who best exemplifies team sprit, hustle, determination and demonstrates great improvement

1/c Matt Leisy

 

Jim Freeman Leadership Award

Awarded to the cadet who exhibits the kind of leadership on the football field and throughout life that exemplifies Jim Freeman’s high spirit and potential.

1/c Justin Brooks

 

American Legion Award to Women’s Soccer

1/c Katie Kurek

 

Athletics Award for outstanding athletic performance and display of a high degree of character, leadership and personality during the United States Coast Guard Academy sports seasons for men and women

Football – 1/c Sam England

Women’s Soccer – Katie Kurek

 

Capt. Lee Baker Award

Presented to the member of the graduating class for inspirational leadership in Academy athletics

1/c Tim Olah, Men’s Soccer

 

Rodger Guyas Comeback Award

Presented to the cadet who has overcome adversity in the form of a physical injury to comeback and displayed the commitment and courage necessary to compete and provide inspiration to his/her teammates

1/c Brandon McMillan

 

Paul Foye Memorial Trophy

Presented to the cadet in admiration to his unselfish display of compassion, human understanding of people and loyalty to duty

1/c  Chirs Hepp, Men’s Swimming

 

Ladies Fleet Auxiliary Award for the Female whoo has Contributed the Most to Women’s Athletics

1/c Melissa Martinell, Women’s Basketball

 

Tommy Award

Presented to the cadet who demonstrates outstanding qualities of sportsmanship and leadership

1/c Justin Brooks, Football

 

American Legion Award

Presented the to the cadet who has shown personal excellence throughout the athletes entire career

1/c Eric Hudson

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