University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

Alaska Nanooks All-Sports Awards Criteria

• Linda Moffitt Leadership in Courage Award:
  • For a female student-athlete whose actions have demonstrated leadership in promoting equal opportunity for women. 
  • Nominated by women coaches, staff and athletes, selected by the UAF Director of Rights, Compliance and Accountability. 
  • Linda Moffitt was a student at UAF who wrote a letter in 1973 to the Office of Civil Rights in Washington, D.C. to report discrimination within the athletic department. Linda's courageous action has had a positive impact for opportunities for women on campus and throughout the state. To find out more about Linda Moffitt click HERE
• Cary and Sarah Keller Community Service Award
  • For a student-athlete who embodies the Keller tradition of volunteer service. This award recognizes an individual who achieves an exemplary number of service hours as a UAF student-athlete and demonstrates valuable contributions to the UAF and Fairbanks community.
  • Nominated by coaches and staff.
  • Since he arrived in Alaska in 1984, Dr. Keller, an orthopedic surgeon, was steadfast in his dedication to his patients, but also volunteered his service as Team Physician to the Fairbanks North Star Borough high schools for 32 years, establishing the first district-wide Sports Medicine Program in Alaska. He volunteered his service as the Official Team Physician for the UAF Athletics Department for an equally impressive 32 years, expanding the size and scope of the UAF Sports Medicine Program.
• Bart LeBon Humanitarian Award:
  • For a student-athlete who embodies a positive athletic role model through selfless volunteer work in the community. 
  • Nominated by coaches and staff. 
  • LeBon played on UAF's NAIA National Championship men's basketball team in 1973, graduated in 1974 and became a Nanook booster in 1975. Today, Bart continues to donate his time, energy and money in support of UAF, its student-athletes and numerous community organizations. 
• Joe Tremarello Sportsmanship Award:
  • For a student-athlete who competes with respect and acts in a professional manner. 
  • Nominated by coaches and staff.
  • Tremarello played basketball for the Nanooks from 1954-58 and coaches the women's team from 1990-94. 
• Harris Shelton Spirit of Competition Award:
  • For a student-athlete whose never-say-quit attitude is the finest among Nanooks
  • Nominated by coaches and staff. 
  • Shelton was the UAF Vice Chancellor from 1971-92 for Student Affairs, Emeritus and a tremendous advocate for student-athletes. 
• Most Outstanding Male & Female Athlete of the Year Award:
  • For student-athletes who have made the greatest impact on their program during their time at UAF. 
  • Nominated by coaches and staff. 
• Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award:
  • For one male and one female student-athlete with superior combined academic and athletic achievements. 
  • Nominated by coaches and staff, selected by the Nanook Athletics Advisory Council. 
• Owen Tinker Fan of the Year Award:
  • For a person who passionately supports UAF and its student-athletes in competition and in the community. 
  • Nominated by coaches and staff. 
• Staff Member of the Year Award:
  • For a staff person who has demonstrated excellent performance and commitment to the Athletic Department. 
  • Nominated by coaches and staff, selected by the UAF Director of Athletics. 
• Coach of the Year Award:
  • For a coach who has had a successful season through demonstrated effectiveness.
  • Nominated by coaches and staff, selected by the UAF Director of Athletics. 
• Athletic Director's Top Scholar Award:
  • For a male and female student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA, tiebreaker goes to whomever has the most credit hours

Most Outstanding Athletes:
2024-25: Matt Hubbarde (Hockey), Kendall Kramer (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2023-24: Harrison Israels (Hockey), Kendall Kramer (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2022-23: Rylan Kissell (Rifle), Kendall Kramer (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2021-22: Rylan Kissell (Rifle), Cate Whiting (Volleyball)
2019-20: Shadeed Shabazz (Men's Basketball), Cate Whiting (Volleyball)
2018-19: JT Schnering (Rifle), Cate Whiting (Volleyball)
2017-18: Zach Frye (Hockey), Sagen Maddalena (Rifle)
2016-17: Davis Jones (Hockey), Jordan Wilson (Women's Basketball)
2015-16: Trevante Williams (Men's Basketball), Sam Harthun (Volleyball)
2014-15: Colton Parayko (Hockey), Margot Adams (Swimming)
2013-14: Tim Sherry (Rifle); Nichole Bathe (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2012-13: Ryan Anderson (Rifle); Bente Heller (Swimming)
2011-12: Cody Kunyk (Hockey); Bente Heller (Swimming)
2010-11: Parrish West (Men's Basketball); Mariya Pavlovskaya (Swimming)
2009-10: Patrik Sartz (Rifle); Megan Thigpen (Volleyball)
2008-09: Chad Johnson (Hockey); Mariya Pavlovskaya (Swimming)

NAAC Scholar-Athletes:
2024-25: Rosie Fordham (Women's Cross Country/Skiing), Braden Birnie (Hockey)
2023-24: Destiny Reimers (Women's Basketball), Nolan Earnest (Men's Cross Country)
2022-23: Lainey Lioi (Swimming), Harrison Israels (Hockey)
2021-22: Cate Whiting (Volleyball), Lukash Platil (Men's Skiing)
2019-20: Lahra Weber (Volleyball), Tristan Sayre (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)
2018-19: Alex Bergholtz (Women's Cross Country), Seiji Takagi (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)
2017-18: Sagen Maddalena (Rifle), Lyon Kopsack (Men's Cross Country) & Carl Wahlin (Men's Cross Country/Skiing) (Co-winners)
2016-17: Brandon Morley (Hockey), Nichole Bathe (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2015-16: Nolan Huysmans (Hockey), Kaillee Skjold (Women's Basketball)
2014-15: Logan Hanneman (Men's Skiing), Alyson McPhetres (Women's Skiing)
2013-14: Stefan Tica (Men's Basketball); Keri Knight (Volleyball)
2012-13: Steve Thompson (Hockey); Crystal Pitney (Women's Skiing)
2011-12: Scott Greenham (Hockey); Theresia Schnurr (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2010-11: Kevin Petovello (Hockey); Mariya Pavlovskaya (Swimming)
2009-10: Dion Knelsen (Hockey); Julia Pierson (Women's Skiing)
2008-09: Trevor Hyatt (Hockey); Elisabeth Habermann (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2007-08: Marius Korthauer (Men's Cross Country/Skiing);  Jenna Jones (Volleyball)
2006-07: Matthew Rawlings (Rifle); Rebecca George (Swimming)

Bart LeBon Humanitarian of the Year:
2024-25: Jace Peters (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)
2023-24: Matt Koethe (Hockey)
2022-23: Jayda Van Dyke (Women's Basketball)
2021-22: Jordan Muzzillo (Hockey)
2019-20: Grace Nelson (Rifle)
2018-19: Amy Gentry (Rifle)
2017-18: Sarissa Lammers (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2016-17: Nichole Bathe (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2015-16: Nichole Bathe (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2014-15: Kryston McPhetres (Women's Skiing)
2013-14: Alec Hajdukovich (Hockey)
2012-13: Ian Wilkinson (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)
2011-12: Kaare Odegard (Hockey)
2010-11: Ron Meyers (Hockey) & Kimani Shotwell (Men's Basketball)
2009-10: Dion Knelsen (Hockey)
2008-09: Trevor Hyatt (Hockey)
2007-08: Layne Lewis (Rifle)
2006-07: Jocelyn Shumate (Women's Basketball)

Cary and Sarah Keller Community Service Award:
2024-25: Jace Peters (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)
2023-24: Jace Peters (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)

Harris Shelton Spirit of Competition:
2024-25: Rilee White (Volleyball)
2023-24: Rosie Fordham (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2022-23: Tori Shoemaker (Swimming)
2021-22: Emily Moorhead (Volleyball)
2019-20: Jack Weiss (Hockey)
2018-19: Jack Weiss (Hockey)
2017-18: Cassidy Heaton (Swimming)
2016-17: Brandon Davis (Men's Basketball)
2015-16: Justin Woods (Hockey)
2014-15: Justin Woods (Hockey)
2013-14: Max Olex (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)
2012-13: Steve Thompson (Hockey)
2011-12: Crystal Pitney (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)
2010-11: Kevin Petovello (Hockey)
2009-10: Nash Maynard (Men's Basketball)
2008-09: Women's Basketball Team
2007-08: Einar Often (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)
2006-07: Marius Korthauer (Men's Cross Country/Skiing)

Joe Tremarello Student-Athlete Sportsmanship Award: 
2024-25: Kinley Erickson (Volleyball)
2023-24: Marina Gonzalez Mazo (Rifle)
2022-23: T.J. Lloyd (Hockey)
2021-22: Coleman Sparling (Men's Basketball)
2019-20: Brittany Richards (Women's Basketball)
2018-19: Joe Lendway (Men's Basketball)
2017-18: Nick Hinz (Hockey)
2016-17: Soren Butler (Rifle)
2015-16: Soren Butler (Rifle)
2014-15: Benissa Bulaya (Women's Basketball)
2013-14: Sagen Maddalena (Rifle)

Linda Moffit Leadership in Courage Award: 
2024-25: Destiny Reimers (Women's Basketball)
2023-24: Adeline Berry (Swimming)
2022-23: Destiny Reimers (Women's Basketball)
2021-22: Olivia Kraska (Women's Basketball)
2019-20: Not awarded
2018-19: Kim Wong (Volleyball)
2017-18: Cheyenne Greenside (Women's Cross Country)

Coach of the Year:
2024-25: Brian Scott (Volleyball)
2023-24: Eliska Albrigtsen (Cross Country/Skiing)
2022-23: Will Anti (Rifle) & Erik Largen (Hockey)
2021-22: Will Anti (Rifle)
2019-20: Greg Sparling (Men's Basketball)
2018-19: Brian Scott (Volleyball)
2017-18: Nick Crawford (Men's & Women's Skiing)
2016-17: Nick Crawford (Men's & Women's Skiing)
2015-16: Mick Durham (Men's Basketball)
2014-15: Dan Jordan (Rifle)
2013-14: Scott Lemley (Swimming)
2012-13: Mick Durham (Men's Basketball)
2011-12: Matt Dunlap (Cross Country)
2010-11: Scott Jerome (Cross Country/Skiing)
2009-10: Dallas Ferguson (Hockey)
2008-09: Dallas Ferguson (Hockey)
2007-08: Scott Jerome (Cross Country/Skiing)
2006-07: Dan Jordan (Rifle)

Staff Member of the Year:
2024-25: Brooke Larson (Assistant AD for Marketing, Sponsorships & Fan Engagement)
2023-24: Marisa Sharrah (Associate AD for External Relations)
2022-23: Palmer Trolli (Head Athletic Trainer)
2021-22: Lisa Laiti (Assistant AD for Marketing, Sponsorships & Fan Engagement)
2019-20: Terlynn Olds (Executive Senior Associate Director & SWA)
2018-19: Kayne Gutierrez (Compliance & Facilities)
2017-18: Kevin Duffy (Hockey Equipment Manager)
2016-17: Nona Letuligasenoa (Sports Information)
2015-16: Andrea Schimdt (Student-Athlete Academic Advisor & SWA)
2014-15: Michelle Laska (Facilities & Ticketing)
2013-14: Aelin Allegood (Marketing)
2012-13: Charlie Hill (Compliance)
2011-12: Kristi Giddings (Compliance)
2010-11: Denise Irish (Travel) & Erik Ofelt (SRC Facilities)
2009-10: Brittany Baum (Human Resources)
2008-09: Kim Anderson (Finance and Business Operations)

Owen Tinker Fan of the Year:
2024-25: Berriochoa Family
2023-24: Togi Letuligasenoa
2022-23: Ralph Seekins
2021-22: Dan and Cindy Thompson
2018-19: Vinny Cacieri
2017-18: Bert Ryan
2016-17: The Schnekenburger Family
2015-16: Merle Johnson
2014-15: Geoff Stahl 
2013-14: Kurtis Gosney
2012-13: Peggy Birkenbuel 
2011-12: Janice Poole

Athletic Director's Top Scholar Award: 
2019-20: Not awarded
2018-19: Josiah Alverts (Men's Cross Country/Skiing), Sage Robine (Women's Cross Country/Skiing)