The Thunderbirds Sport Clubs Year-End Event is a night of recognition of the individuals and groups who make this program exception. On April 11th, 2024 we celebrate the achievements of the students on and off their field of play.
Awards List
TSC Teammate of the Year
The TSC Teammate of the Year award is presented to the individuals who embody the essence of sportsmanship and team spirit in each sport club.
TSC Rookie of the Year
This award is given to the top student-athlete (s) who demonstrate extraordinary athletic performance in their first year of intercollegiate competition.
TSC Athlete of the Year
TSC Athlete of the Year is awarded to the top student-athlete (s) who demonstrate extraordinary athletic performance in their given discipline.
TSC Executives of the Year Award
The TSC Executives of the Year award is given to the team of executives who have presented themselves as unified leaders for their team.
TSC Student Leadership Award
The TSC Student Leadership Award is given to student-athlete (s) who demonstrates several qualities of a leader.
TSC Team of the Year
The winners of the Thunderbirds Sport Clubs Team of the Year Award are highly competitive and exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship.
TSC Legacy Award
The TSC Legacy Award is awarded to TSC’s outstanding graduating athlete(s), who have served as a leader both on and off their competitive surface.
Program Awards
The following awards have been distributed since the inception of the program in 2015. Each of these awards highlight special student athletes or groups of student-athletes that make this program unique. The recipients of the following awards uphold the values of this program – excellence, inclusivity, integrity, teamwork, and wellbeing – on and off their competitive surfaces.
If you feel like an athlete or your team fit the criteria for any of the awards below, we encourage you to nominate them! Nominations will be reviewed by the TSC Office. Finalists will be revealed closer to the date and award winners will be revealed on the day of.
Individual Awards
The Teammate of the Year Award (formerly known as the Team Sportsmanship Award) is presented to the individuals that embody the essence of sportsmanship and team spirit in each sport club. These student-athletes bring positive energy and attitude to the group during practice and competitions. See previous winners here. These particular individuals will be selected by their teams.
This award is given to the top student athlete(s) who demonstrate extraordinary athletic performance in their first year of intercollegiate competition. They are dedicated to being successful student-athletes in their first year as team members. Success includes academics, athletics and personal wellbeing. See previous winners here. These particular individuals will be nominated by TSC athletes and coaches.
The TSC Student Leadership Award is given to the top student athlete(s) who demonstrates several qualities of a leader. They are hardworking and dedicated to seeing the progression of their sport club. They understand the importance of team success without sacrificing individual achievements. This student is positive, resilient when faced with challenges, and a role model. They are the heart of the team. See previous winners here. These particular individuals will be nominated by TSC athletes and coaches.
TSC Athlete of the Year is awarded to the top student athlete(s) who demonstrate extraordinary athletic performance in their given discipline. They are hardworking, resilient in the face of adversity in competition, and dedicated to pushing themselves to achieving new personal bests. These two individuals have set themselves apart from their competitors and represent the top tier of competitive excellence that the Sport Clubs program has to offer. See previous winners here. These particular individuals will be nominated by TSC athletes and coaches.
If you know an athlete who fit the criteria for any of the above awards, nominate them with the form below!
Team Awards
The TSC Executives of the Year award is given to the team of executives who have presented themselves as unified leaders for their team. They demonstrate initiative and action to progress their sport club both administratively and competitively. These executives emphasize open communication with their peers, other members of the executive council, and the sport club office. They express passion and motivation for developing the Thunderbird Sport Club culture. See previous winners here. These particular individuals will be nominated by TSC athletes and coaches.
The winners of the Thunderbirds Sport Clubs Team of the Year Award are highly competitive and exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship. They strive for excellence on and off their playing field, embody the responsibilities and values of a UBC student athlete, and contribute positively to the UBC community. The team of the year are passionate and committed to their respective sport as individuals, but more importantly as a team. See previous winners here. These particular individuals will be nominated by TSC athletes and coaches.
If you feel your sport club or another sport club fits the criteria of any of these team awards here, please nominate them using the form below.
TSC Legacy Award
Eligibility requirements:
- Minimum three years in Thunderbird Sport Clubs
- Must have represented UBC at a competition sanctioned by their sport’s governing body
- Preference to those who have served as an executive for their sport club for a minimum of one whole season
To our athletes, we hope to see you on April 11th. If you haven't already, RSVP using this link!