The UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs program is proud to celebrate the sporting achievements, commitment, and leadership of our student-athletes and teams, with our annual Awards Ceremony taking place at the Year End Event.
To read more about the 2024-2025 TSC Awards, check out the blog here.
Awards List
Teammates of the Year
Presented to the individuals who embody the essence of sportsmanship and team spirit in each sport club
Rookie of the Year
Awarded to the top student-athletes who demonstrate extraordinary athletic performance in their first year of intercollegiate competition
Athlete of the Year
Awarded to the top student-athletes who demonstrate extraordinary athletic performance in their given discipline
Student Leadership Award
Presented to the individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership towards their sport club
Executives of the Year
Awarded to the team of executives that presented themselves as unified leaders, progressing their sport club both administratively and competitively
Team of the Year
Awarded to the team that exemplifies the spirit of TSC and saw success at all levels – in training, competition, academics, and team culture
TSC Legacy Award
Presented to TSC’s outstanding graduating athletes, who have left a lasting impression on their team and the program during their career
Teammates of the Year
The Teammate of the Year Award (formerly known as the Team Sportsmanship Award) is presented to the individuals who 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. These particular individuals were nominated and chosen by their peers.
2024-25 Recipients:
- Phillip D'Andrea, Alpine Skiing
- Serena Chin, Artistic Swimming
- Alec Read, Curling
- Sophie MacDonald, Cycling
- Bella Yang, Equestrian
- Scott Larden, Lacrosse
- Reid Wilson, Nordic Skiing
- Andy Yue, Quadball
- Alexander van der Velden, Sailing
- Matt Fu, Table Tennis
- Gabriel Bradbury, Men's Tennis
- Brianne Jim, Women's Tennis
- Matteo Cappellano, Triathlon
- Justin Luna, Men's Ultimate
- Mijoo Lee, Women's Ultimate
2023-24 Recipients:
- Samuel Agerskov, Alpine Skiing
- Zara Herbert, Artistic Swimming
- Max Garvey, Cycling
- Sierra Ducharme, Equestrian
- John Murry, Lacrosse
- James Price, Nordic Skiing
- Anya McKercher, Quadball
- Anthony Rizk, Sailing
- Lila Jones, Table Tennis
- Etienne Talasi, Men's Tennis
- Isabel Evans, Women's Tennis
- Emma Jean Neal, Triathlon
- Nicholas Cheng, Men's Ultimate
- Meagan Chau, Women's Ultimate
2022-23 Recipients:
- Guy Leckenby, Alpine Skiing
- Penny Raymond, Artistic Swimming
- Bridget Meyboom, Cycling
- Anina Backman-Choo, Equestrian
- Evan Powers, Lacrosse
- Matthew Broder, Nordic Skiing
- Naomi Hildebrand, Quadball
- Andy Hsiao, Sailing
- Sahil Lakhani, Men's Tennis
- Madison Fan, Women's Tennis
- Aidan Morton-Ninomiya, Triathlon
- Si Crawford, Men's Ultimate
- Helena Tremblay, Women's Ultimate
2019-20 Recipients:
- Victor Samyn, Alpine Skiing
- Natasha Thom, Artistic Swimming
- Lauren Kerker, Cycling
- Eleanor Walton-Knight, Equestrian
- Marcello Blanco, Lacrosse
- Ingrid Tveten, Nordic Skiing
- Wesley Cassidy, Quidditch
- Hugh Atkinson, Sailing
- Alexandr Kim, Men's Tennis
- Isabel Evans, Women's Tennis
- Cameron McInnes, Triathlon
- Samuel Micklem, Men's Ultimate
- Helena Tremblay, Women's Ultimate
2018-19 Recipients:
- Max Duso, Alpine Skiing
- Alan Ehrenholz, Cycling
- Yuan Yuan Zhou, Equestrian
- Jeff Koster, Lacrosse
- Alia Sanger, Nordic Skiing
- JC Abbott, Quidditch
- Benjamin Brown, Sailing
- Emma Evans, Synchronized Swimming
- Noah Bettauer, Men's Tennis
- Martina Capelli, Women's Tennis
- Ashley Lloyd, Triathlon
- Jonah Lee-Ash, Men's Ultimate
- Jessie Tai, Women's Ultimate
2017-18 Recipients:
- Jake Klonsky, Alpine Skiing
- Lauren Eggenberger, Cycling
- Christina Johnsen, Equestrian
- Lorenzo Malana, Lacrosse
- Katie Olfert, Quidditch
- Erez Buyukyilmaz, Sailing
- Emma Gunn, Synchronized Swimming
- Samuel Walrond, Men's Tennis
- Jennie Jackson, Women's Tennis
- Emily Mills, Triathlon
- Nicholas Yun, Men's Ultimate
- Samantha Roche, Women's Ultimate
2016-17 Recipients:
- Lauren Hale, Alpine Skiing
- Katrina Waldhauser, Cycling
- Amy Cheng, Dragon Boat
- Kelsi Jessamine, Equestrian
- Spencer Schoen, Lacrosse
- Nora Apelgren, Nordic Skiing
- Julie Velasquez, Quidditch
- Stephanie Stearman, Sailing
- Shannon Pfleuger, Synchronized Swimming
- Connor Khademazad, Men's Tennis
- Helena Son, Women's Tennis
- Patrick Mavety, Men's Ultimate
- Katherine McGuire, Women's Ultimate
- James Baylis, Water Polo
2015-16 Recipients:
- Bryan Cadman, Alpine Skiing
- Vincenzo Coia, Fencing
- Jesse Labrecque, Men's Lacrosse
- Max Easterbrooke, Nordic Skiing
- Sandra Macko, Sailing
- Tim Yaromush, Synchronized Swimming
- Stefan Lazarevic, Men's Tennis
- Jessica Silva, Women's Tennis
- Graeme Rennie, Men's Ultimate
- Megan Zhu, Women's Ultimate
- Elliot To, Wrestling
Rookie of the Year
The Rookie of the Year Award is presented to the top student-athletes who demonstrate extraordinary athletic performance in their first year of intercollegiate competition. They are dedicated to their sport, committed to their studies, and make a positive impact on their teammates.
2024-25 Recipients:
Karen Gu, Artistic Swimming
Simon Kurono, Men's Tennis
2023-24 Recipients:
Daniel Kim, Men's Tennis
Sierra Ducharme, Equestrian
2022-23 Recipients:
Marvin Kao, Men's Tennis
Madison Weber, Equestrian
2019-20 Recipients:
Michael Murdoch, Nordic Skiing
Isabella Gigone, Alpine Skiing
2018-19 Recipients:
Zachary Michaels, Cycling
Madison Fan, Women's Tennis
Athlete of the Year
The Athlete of the Year Award is presented to the top student-athletes who demonstrate extraordinary athletic performance in their given discipline. They are hardworking, resilient in the face of adversity, and dedicated to pushing themselves to achieve new personal bests. These individuals have set themselves apart from their competitors and represent the top tier of competitive excellence that TSC has to offer.
2024-25 Recipients:
Clare Carmichael, Equestrian
Kiran Phaterpekar, Men's Tennis
2023-24 Recipients:
Marissa Enns, Artistic Swimming
Marvin Kao, Men's Tennis
Christina Howard, Triathlon
2022-23 Recipients:
Claire Hein-Salvi, Artistic Swimming
Graeme McIntosh, Men's Tennis
Madison Ong, Women's Ultimate
2019-20 Recipients:
Thomas Watson, Triathlon
Julia Zhang, Women's Ultimate
2018-19 Recipients:
Christian Spence, Quidditch
Naomi Morcilla, Women's Ultimate
2017-18 Recipients:
Cameron Hale, Alpine Skiing
Claire Anderson, Equestrian & Cycling
2016-17 Recipients:
Johannes Kite-Powell, Sailing
Ellen Au-Yeung, Women's Ultimate
Student Leadership Award
The Student Leadership Award is given to the individuals who demonstrate 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. These students are positive, resilient when faced with challenges, and are role models for their team.
2024-25 Recipients:
Serena Chin, Artistic Swimming
Isabella Bauman, Equestrian
Isaac Qi, Quadball
2023-24 Recipients:
Maggie Beckner, Nordic Skiing
Reese Critchlow, Nordic Skiing
2022-23 Recipients:
Isabel Evans, Women's Tennis
Ivy Liao, Table Tennis
2021-22 Recipient:
Abigail Edison, Triathlon
Fannia Xu, Artistic Swimming
2019-20 Recipients:
Adam Guthrie, Triathlon
Jessica Frias Da Silva, Women's Tennis
2018-19 Recipients:
Carrington Pomeroy, Nordic Skiing
May Constabel, Cycling
2017-18 Recipients:
Janik Andreas, Quidditch
Olivia Zawadiuk, Synchronized Swimming
2016-17 Recipients:
Mitchell Kitt, Lacrosse
Ashley-Belle Burns, Sailing
Jessica Silva, Women's Tennis
2015-16 Recipients:
Sean Montgomery, Men's Ultimate
Kayla Johnston, Alpine Skiing
Executives of the Year
The Executives of the Year Award recognizes the group 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. They are passionate and work to develop a positive team culture that aligns with the values of UBC Athletics & Recreation.
2024-25 Recipients:
Equestrian (Isabella Bauman, Sierra Ducharme, Clare Carmichael, Rajdeep Singh, Jamie Robinson)
2023-24 Recipients:
Nordic Skiing (Reese Critchlow, Maggie Beckner, Erika Peterson, Kiki Nussbaum, Rachel Bates)
2022-23 Recipients:
Nordic Skiing (Mykal Bakker-Westeinde, Isaac Lowenthal-Walsh, Maggie Beckner, Reese Critchlow, Rachel Bates, Fiona Schute)
2019-20 Recipients:
Women's Tennis (Jessica Frias Da Silva, Lily Eisler, Madison Fan, Michelle Lim, Jacy Chan, Abigail Heninger)
2018-19 Recipients:
Nordic Skiing (Carington Pomeroy, Claire Grall-Johnson, Madison Brown, Alia Sanger, Wassim Ghazi)
2017-18 Recipients:
Women's Tennis (Jessica Frias Da Silva, Harnoor Gill, Helena Son, Luna Crawford, Abigail Heninger, Alexis Aquilino)
2016-17 Recipients:
Dragon Boat (Ryan Lau, Daniel Wong, Ziharrphil Magnaye, Charlie Liu, Gregory Goana, Carmen To)
2015-16 Recipients:
Women's Ultimate (Victoria McCann, Mira Donaldson, Ellen Au-Yeung, Joanna Lo)
Team of the Year
The Team of the Year is highly competitive and embodies the spirit of TSC and values of UBC Athletics & Recreation. They strive for excellence on and off their playing field and contribute positively to the UBC community. This team is passionate and committed to their sport as individuals, but more importantly as a team. They made the best of their season and saw success at all levels – in training, competition, academics, and team culture.
2024-25 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Men's Tennis Sport Club
2023-24 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Triathlon Sport Club
2022-23 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Artistic Swimming Sport Club
2021-22 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Men's Tennis Sport Club
2019-20 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Women's Tennis Sport Club
2018-19 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Artistic Swimming Sport Club (formerly, Synchronized Swimming Sport Club)
2017-18 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Women's Ultimate Sport Club
2016-17 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Sailing Sport Club
2015-16 Recipients:
UBC Thunderbirds Men's Lacrosse Sport Club
TSC Legacy Award
Eligibility requirements:
- Minimum three years in Thunderbirds 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
2024-25 Recipients:
Marissa Enns, Artistic Swimming
Isaac Lowenthal Walsh, Nordic Skiing
David Zoric, Men's Tennis
2023-24 Recipients:
Rachel Bates, Nordic Skiing
Grace Zhang, Table Tennis
2022-23 Recipients:
Abigail Edison, Triathlon
Nicolas Sanchez, Men's Ultimate