BIDDEFORD, Maine -- The University of New England Athletics Department held its annual awards ceremony on Monday night (May 2) at the Harold Alfond Forum. The event, which was back in-person for the first time since 2019, celebrated the year in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. The following were among the honorees for the 2021-22 academic year:
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"Images of the Year" Video Slideshow, courtesy of David Bates Photo
Athletics Department Awards History
Department Award Recipients:
Female Athlete of the Year: Erica Dimmick, soccer / basketball / track & field
Male Athlete of the Year: Tom Higgins, golf
Female Rookie of the Year: Jordyn Franzen, basketball
Male Rookie of the Year: Billy Girard IV, ice hockey
James A. Beaudry Award: Julia Steeves, field hockey
Champion of Equity & Inclusion Award: Alyssa Ehrenfried, women's rugby
Champion of Equity & Inclusion Award: Jeremiah Martinez, men's basketball
Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Erica Dimmick, soccer / basketball / track & field
Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Carly Walker, cross country
Male Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Kyle Boucher, cross country
Male Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Chase Walter, lacrosse
(Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards were first honored during the April 27 Biddeford Campus Undergraduate Awards Ceremony)
Nor'easter GRIT Strength & Conditioning Teams of the Year: Men's Basketball, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Track & Field
Club Sport of the Year: Dance Team
Coach's Award Recipients:
