EMORY, Va. - The Emory & Henry College Department of Athletics recognized the accomplishments of its student-athletes for the 2019-20 academic year by hosting the Seventh Annual Blue & Golden Globes Awards Celebration through the use of the Department's social media outlets. The virtual award ceremony was spread out over the week of Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8.
The social media series, which announced award winners in 19 categories, was held via the E&H Athletics social media outlets of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. As always, each category was presented by a current student-athlete, faculty or staff member, but this year, each presenter was able to add their own bit of flair while presenting from their home.
The Blue & Golden Globes is an event supported by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to celebrate accomplishments of the College's student-athletes that excelled on the field of play, in the classroom, and the weight room.
This year, the Blue & Golden Globes included five new awards that celebrate the student-athletes' accomplishments in the areas of service and civic engagement.
A full playlist of the Seventh Annual Blue & Golden Globes, as well as the list of nominees and winners, is available below.
Seventh Annual Blue & Golden Globes Results
Female Newcomer of the Year
Amber Altice (Women's Soccer)
Emily Esposito (Equestrian)
Payton Holt (Women's Tennis)
Carley Williams (Volleyball)
Kenzie Welch (Women's Swimming)
Male Newcomer of the Year
Dylan Catron (Men's Basketball)
Luc Grillet (Men's Swimming)
Eli Milhorn (Baseball)
Grayson Overstreet (Football)
Defensive Player of the Year
Micah Banks (Men's Basketball)
Connor Buchanan (Baseball)
Lauren Coolidge (Volleyball)
Da'von Keith (Football)
Anna Thomas (Softball)
Peyton Williams (Women's Basketball)
Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
Nicole Cox (Softball)
Alexis Hoppers (Women's Basketball)
Jeff Hurlock (Men's Soccer)
Braxton Justice (Men's Swimming)
Abby McCoy (Equestrian)
Donovan Pinnix (Men's Track & Field)
Anthony Williams (Men's Basketball)
Best Individual Game
Cam Derr (Softball)
Allison Inggs (Equestrian)
Sydney McKinney (Women's Basketball)
Colin Molden (Men's Basketball)
Grayson Overstreet (Football)
Best Supporting Athlete
Ashley Clayton (Volleyball)
Jake Martin (Men's Basketball)
Callie McMurray (Women's Soccer)
Kara Stafford (Women's Basketball)
Allyson Steadman (Softball)
Outstanding Female Athlete
Bobbie Jo Adsit (Equestrian)
Olivia Anson (Women's Swimming)
Graysen Barrs (Women's Soccer)
Sydney McKinney (Women's Basketball)
Leanna Toler (Softball)
Peyton Williams (Women's Basketball)
Outstanding Male Athlete
Luc Grillet (Men's Swimming)
Chandler Kezele (Baseball)
Colin Molden (Men's Basketball)
Conor White (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field)
Derrick Yates (Football)
Coach of the Year
Jaclyn Dickens (Women's Basketball)
Curt Newsome (Football)
Lisa Moosmueller-Terry & Heather Richardson (Equestrian)
Team of the Year
Women's Basketbal
Equestrian
Football
Special Awards
Porterfield Memorial Award - Caleb Wallace (Baseball)
Hall Memorial Award - Sydney McKinney (Women's Basketball)
Fanelli Award - Dave Brinegar (Emory & Henry Dining Services - Sodexo)
NSCA All-Americans - Justin Fannon (Men's Track & Field) & Caitlyn Yates (Softball)
The Campus Impact Award - Jarod Bracero (Men's Swimming)
The Outstanding Individual Volunteer of the Year Award - Lyndsey Boyd (Softball)
The Outstanding Team Volunteer of the Year Award - Softball
The Peer Mentor and Supporter Award - Josie Salyer (Women's Basketball)
The Emerging Leadership Award - Hailey Mince (Softball)
(Winners are in bold italics)