Athletic Department Presents Academic & Athletic Awards at CLEMMYs

CLEMSON, SC – The Clemson Athletic Department held its second annual CLEMMY Awards program at Littlejohn Coliseum on Monday, April 14. Awards were presented for academic and athletic excellence for the past year.

Athletic award winners were nominated by coaches and chosen by a selection committee made up of athletic staff members from various departments. Academic awards were nominated by academic advisors and winners were chosen by the entire Academic Support staff.

Below is a list of the award winners and an explanation of each award category.

Athletic Director’s Academic Excellence AwardThis award is presented to graduating senior student-athletes that have been on the honor roll for seven consecutive semesters

Natalie Anthony – Women’s Track & Field/Cross CountryMatt Campbell – BaseballChristy Gasparino – Women’s Track & FieldKelly Gramlich – Women’s BasketballEmily Howard – DivingYana Koroleva – Women’s TennisJackie Kovach – Rowing Andrew Maass – FootballDominique Maden – Men’s TennisKathleen Scibelli – RowingDeana Sherry – Women’s SoccerKathryn Wiley – Rowing

All-Academic TeamAward is presented to the student-athlete from each team that has earned the highest cumulative grade point average following sixty or more hours earned at Clemson University

Patrick Andrews – BaseballCarson Fields – Men’s BasketballKelly Gramlich – Women’s BasketballJames Dwyer – Men’s Cross CountryNatalie Anthony – Women’s Cross CountryEmily Howard – DivingAndrew Maass – FootballHayden Garrett – Men’s GolfJackie Kovach – RowingAra Amirkhanian – Men’s SoccerKatelyn Reeve – Women’s SoccerDominique Maden – Men’s TennisRomy Koelzer – Women’s TennisMerritt Gantt – Men’s Track & FieldCaroline Bond – Women’s Track & FieldKaris Watson – Volleyball

Academic Achievement AwardIn recognition of student-athletes that have made a significant and consistent improvement in his/her academic coursework

Rod Hall – Men’s BasketballSteve Wilkerson – BaseballDeShawn Williams – Football

Academic Hall of FamePresented to senior student-athletes that have earned either NCAA or ACC postgraduate scholarship

Chandler Catanzaro – FootballEmily Howard – DivingThomas McNamara – Men’s SoccerAlex Stockinger – Men’s Soccer

Academic Team AwardHonoring the male and female team spring 2013 and fall 2013 with the highest GPA

Men’s Tennis – Spring 2013Women’s Tennis – Spring 2013Men’s Cross Country – Fall 2013Women’s Soccer – Fall 2013

ACC Top Six AwardAward presented by the ACC Office to the six student-athletes with the greatest community service participation for the year

Kelly Gramlich – Women’s BasketballEmily Howard – DivingKelsey Igo – RowingWes Nelson – Men’s SoccerDeana Sherry – Women’s SoccerKathryn Wiley – Rowing

Bill D’Andrea Service AwardThis award is presented to an individual who demonstrates a commitment to academics, devotion to service, and excellence in leadership

Paul Clowes – Men’s Soccer

Cecil Huey AwardThis award is presented to a graduating student-athlete that is planning to attend graduate or professional school and throughout his/her Clemson career has demonstrated academic and athletic achievement while adhering to high ethical standards

Kelly Gramlich – Women’s BasketballEmily Howard – Diving

Unsung Hero AwardPresented to a senior support staff member who has gone above and beyond, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to the program

Jordan Achterhoff (student athletic trainer recognized for his service to the Clemson football program)

Male Rookie of the YearPresented to a rookie who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance during competition

Matthew Crownover – Baseball

Female Rookie of the YearPresented to a rookie who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance during competition

Kailen Sheridan – Women’s Soccer

Determined Spirit AwardPresented to an individual who showed outstanding perseverance and achieved excellence

Jaron Blossomgame – Men’s Basketball

Record Breaking PerformancePresented to an individual or team who broke school, regional, or national records

Brianna Rollins – Women’s Track & Field

Competition of the YearPresented to a team with a striking performance which led to an outstanding victory

Clemson Football Team vs. Ohio State (Orange Bowl – Jan. 3, 2014 – Miami Gardens, FL)

Male Athlete of the YearPresented to a standout individual who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance and has been instrumental to the team’s success

K.J. McDaniels – Men’s Basketball

Female Athlete of the YearPresented to a standout individual who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance and has been instrumental to the team’s success

Brianna Rollins – Women’s Track & Field

Best MomentPresented to an individual with a striking performance which led to an outstanding victory

Sammy Watkins – Football (Orange Bowl MVP – 16 receptions, 227 yards, 2 touchdowns)

Solid Orange MalePresented to an individual who exemplifies a Clemson student-athlete through leadership, athletic performance, service, academics and sportsmanship

Chandler Catanzaro – Football

Solid Orange FemalePresented to an individual who exemplifies a Clemson student-athlete through leadership, athletic performance, service, academics and sportsmanship

Yana Koroleva – Women’s Tennis