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
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
December 10, 2024
