MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - The St. Thomas ath
letic department paid tribute to student-athletes from each STU sport in a multimedia awards show on Monday night. The awards show culminated with the presentations of the Golden Bobcat, Silver Bobcat and ESPY Awards. The Golden Bobcat Awards, given annually to the most outstanding male and female student-athletes, were awarded to senior
David Nesbitt of men's basketball and senior
Nickerline Montina of women's basketball. The Silver Bobcats, which rewards student-athletes who best exemplify the NAIA's Champions of Character five core values, were given to
Robert Ford of Men's Basketball and
Noralis Lambert of Women's Softball.
The ESPY Award, for special contributions to STU Athletics, was awarded to team chiropracter Dr. Nesi.
Below is a complete list of the award recipients for the 2011-12 seasons.
STU Athletics 2011-2012 Awards Recipients
Golden Bobcat Best Male Athlete – David Nesbitt
Golden Bobcat Best Female Athlete – Nickerline Montina
Silver Bobcat/ Champions of Character Male – Robert Ford
Silver Bobcat/ Champions of Character Female – Noralis Lambert
Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer
Women's Volleyball
Women's Cross Country
Men's Cross Country
Men's Basketball
Men's Junior Varsity Basketball
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Most Dedicated – Justin O'Connor
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Sportsmanship – Thon Luony
Women's Basketball
Cheerleading
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Female MVP – Elianny Cacerez
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Male MVP – Oren Angrest
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Most Improved – Michelle Pichardo
Dance
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MVP – Lynn Geffrard
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Shining Star – Natalia “Gaby” Huaroto Luque
Men's Tennis
Women's Tennis
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Coaches Award – Lauren Lightfoot
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Rookie of the Year - Ashley Anhern
Men's Golf
Baseball
Junior Varsity Baseball
Softball
Athletic Training Room Junkie Award.
Criteria: completed 2 full semesters or more at STU with an overall GPA of 3.0 and above.
