GALESBURG, Illinois – The Knox College athletic department capped off the 2023-24 Prairie Fire sports season with the annual awards celebration to recognize student-athletes for outstanding achievement, both on and off the field – or court.
Kresge Recital Hall hosted a large gathering Monday night as members of the coaching staff and support staff announced the award recipients.
Associate Director of Athletics Dwight Rutledge said, 'We had many great accomplishments this year and tonight showed how much they truly mean to our student-athletes. Thank you to the coaches, staff, and student-athletes who made this all possible."
David Agar Athletic Service Award
Awarded to the person or persons with the most outstanding contributions to athletics in a non-competitive capacity.
Tyler Podwojski, Admissions
Evelyn Bielefeldt Award
Given to the senior student-athlete participating on a women's team with the most outstanding career in intercollegiate athletics.
Sarina Dacio, women's basketball
John W. Hilding Prize
Given to the senior student-athlete participating on a men's team with the most outstanding career in intercollegiate athletics.
Evan Laws, baseball and football
Jeff Sandburg Mental Toughness Award
Given to the senior student-athlete who is judged to have dealt most effectively with adversity during their Knox career.
Nyah Daniels, women's basketball
Michel Loomis Award
Awarded to the student-athlete participating on a women's team selected as the "outstanding performer in an individual sport" in a given year.
Abbie Layne, track and field
Cleave Bridgman Trophy
Awarded to the student-athlete participating on a men's team selected as the "outstanding performer in an individual sport" in a given year.
Lance Miller, track and field
Dean S. Trevor Award for Women
Given to the senior student-athlete participating on a women's team who exemplifies the traits of Dean Trevor. Those include competitive excellence, integrity, honesty and commitment to scholarship.
Sarina Dacio, women's basketball
Dean S. Trevor Award for Men
Given to the senior student-athlete participating on a men's team who exemplifies the traits of Dean Trevor. Those include competitive excellence, integrity, honesty and commitment to scholarship.
Jason Clark, baseball and football
K-Club Award for Women
Conferred on the student-athlete participating on a women's team who maintained an outstanding academic record during their sophomore year, lettered in two sports and is selected by the athletics department staff as contributing most significantly to the athletics program.
Isabella Shubert, women's soccer and track and field
K-Club Award for Men
Conferred on the student-athlete athlete who maintained an outstanding academic record during their sophomore year, lettered in two sports and is selected by the athletics department staff as contributing most significantly to the athletics program.
Lance Miller, cross country and track and field
Arvid Pierre Zetterberg, Jr. Prize for Women
Given to student-athlete participating on a women's team who, during their first year, exemplified the highest quality of character, scholarship and interest in sports.
Bria Medina, women's basketball
Arvid Pierre Zetterberg, Jr. Prize for Men
Given to student-athlete participating on a women's team who, during their first year, exemplified the highest quality of character, scholarship and interest in sports.
Nicholas Nitti, baseball
Moller Cup
Awarded to the student-athlete participating on a women's team who, during their junior year, achieved the highest scholastic average while earning letters in two sports.
Maya McEwen, softball and volleyball
Hunter Trophy
Awarded to the student-athlete participating on a men's team who, during their junior year, achieved the highest scholastic average while earning letters in two sports.
Eusebio King-Mills, men's soccer and track and field
David Robinson Fan of the Year Award
Given to the person or persons deemed to have given Knox teams the most sincere and comprehensive support during any given year.
Tianna Cervantez
Harley Knosher Female Athlete of the Year Award
Given to the outstanding women's athlete of the year.
Kylee Callahan, women's basketball
Harley Knosher Male Athlete of the Year Award
Given to the outstanding men's athlete of the year.
Kaile Williams, football
