CLEMSON, SC – On Monday, April 15, the Clemson Athletic Department held its first CLEMMY Awards program at Littlejohn Coliseum. Awards were presented for academic and athletic excellence for the past year. Below is a list of the award winners and an explanation of each award category.
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
Clay Bates – BaseballCarson Fields – Men’s BasketballKelly Gramlich – Women’s BasketballEmily Howard – DivingAndrew Maass – FootballThomas Bradshaw – Men’s GolfMary Ann Sims – RowingAlex Stockinger – Men’s SoccerHeather Marik – Women’s SoccerYannick Maden – Men’s TennisYana Koroleva – Women’s TennisTy McCormack – Men’s Track & Field/Cross CountryNatalie Anthony – Women’s Track & Field/Cross CountryNatalie Patzin – Volleyball
ACC Top Six AwardAward presented by the ACC Office to the six student-athletes with the greatest community service participation for the year
Heather Cummings – RowingEmily Howard – DivingKelsey Igo – RowingAlexa Rand – VolleyballCory Thalheimer – Men’s Track & FieldBrittney Waller – Women’s Track & Field
Bill D’Andrea Service AwardThis award is presented to an individual who demonstrates a commitment to academics, devotion to service, and excellence in leadership
Alexa Rand – Volleyball
Academic Achievement AwardIn recognition of student-athletes that have made a significant and consistent improvement in his/her academic coursework
Marcus Maxey – Men’s Track & FieldJoseph Moorefield – BaseballQuinyotta Pettaway – Women’s Basketball
Michelin Career Awareness AwardPresented to senior student-athlete who has participated in career development programs and developed the necessary skills for career enhancement
Cory Thalheimer – Men’s Track & FieldHeather Marik – Women’s Soccer
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
Zach Fulmer – FootballYannick Maden – Men’s TennisHeather Marik – Women’s SoccerTy McCormack – Men’s Track & Field/Cross CountryNatalie Patzin – Volleyball
Academic Hall of FamePresented to senior student-athletes that have earned either NCAA or ACC postgraduate scholarship
Rashard Hall – FootballNatalie Patzin – VolleyballAlexa Rand – Volleyball
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
Ty McCormack – Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country
Academic Team AwardHonoring the male and female team spring 2012 and fall 2012 with the highest GPA
Men’s Golf – Spring 2012Women’s Swimming & Diving – Spring 2012Men’s Golf – Fall 2012Women’s Cross Country – Fall 2012
Male Rookie of the YearPresented to a rookie who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance during competition
Daniel Gossett – Baseball
Female Rookie of the YearPresented to a rookie who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance during competition
Dezerea Bryant – Women’s Track & Field
Determined Spirit AwardPresented to an individual who showed outstanding perseverance and achieved excellence
Mike Kent – Baseball
Competition of the YearPresented to a team with a striking performance which led to an outstanding victory
Clemson Football Team vs. LSU – 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl, Atlanta, GA
Male Athlete of the YearPresented to a standout individual who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance and has been instrumental to the team’s success
Tajh Boyd – Football
Female Athlete of the YearPresented to a standout individual who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance and has been instrumental to the team’s success
Sandra Adeleye – Volleyball
Best MomentPresented to an individual with a striking performance which led to an outstanding victory
Jon McGibbon – Baseball (walk-off homerun against #1 Florida State in the 2012 ACC Tournament)
Solid Orange MalePresented to an individual who exemplifies a Clemson student-athlete through leadership, athletic performance, service, academics, and sportsmanship
Tanner Smith – Men’s Basketball
Solid Orange FemalePresented to an individual who exemplifies a Clemson student-athlete through leadership, athletic performance, service, academics, and sportsmanship
Unsung Hero AwardPresented to a senior support staff member who has gone above and beyond, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to the program
Ed Mahan (recognized for his service to the Clemson women’s basketball program)
Record Breaking PerformancePresented to an individual or team who broke school, regional, or national records
Women’s Track & Field
April 25, 2025
