By Staff Report.
Clemson, SC—Monday night, April 15, 2013, the Clemson Athletic Department held its first CLEMMY Awards program at Littlejohn Coliseum. Awards were presented for academic and athletic excellence for he past year. Below is a list of the award winners and an explanation of each award category.
All-Academic Team
Award is presented to the student-athlete from each team that has earned the highest cumulative grade point average following sixty or more hours earned at Clemson University.
Kelly Gramlich Women’s Basketball Sophomore Austin, TX
Carson Fields Men’s Basketball Sophomore Pewee Valley, KY
Yannick Madden Men’s Tennis Senior Stuttgart, German
Clay Bates Baseball RS Soph. Rock Hill, SC
Alex Stockinger Men’s Soccer Junior London, United Kingdom
Ty McCormack Men’s Track/XC Sophomore Gainesville, GA
Natalie Anothony Women’s Track/XC Junior Randolph, NJ
Mary Ann Sims Rowing Sophomore Norcross, GA
Heather Marik Women’s Soccer Senior Naperville, IL
Andrew Maass Football Junior Ridgeway, SC
Thomas Bradshaw Men’s Golf Junior Columbia, SC
Yana Koroleva Women’s Tennis Sophomore Moscow, Russia
Natalie Patzin Volleyball Senior Naperville, IL
Emily Howard Diving Junior Newtown, PA
Top Six Award- ACC Sends Award
Award presented by the ACC Office to the six student-athletes with the greatest community service participation for the year
Brittney Waller Women’s Track Senior Greenville, SC
Emily Howard Diving Junior Newtown, PA
Kelsey Igo Rowing Junior Frederick, MD
Alexa Rand Volleyball Senior Mentor, OH
Cory Thalheimer Men’s Track Senior Hopkinton, MA
Heather Cummings Rowing Senior Virginia Beach, VA
Billy D’Andrea Service Award
This award is presented to an individual who demonstrates a commitment to academics, devotion to service, and excellence in leadership
Alexa Rand Volleyball Senior Mentor, OH
Academic Achievement Award
In recognition of student-athletes that have made a significant and consistent improvement in his/her academic coursework
Marcus Maxey Men’s Track Senior Athens, GA
Joseph Moorefield Baseball RS Senior Woodruff, SC
Quinyotta Pettaway Women’s Basketball Junior Hertford, NC
Michelin Career Awareness Award
Presented to senior student-athlete who has participated in career development programs and developed the necessary skills for career enhancement
Cory Thalheimer Men’s Track Senior Hopkinton, MA
Heather Marik Women’s Soccer Senior Naperville, IL
Athletic Director’s Academic Excellence Award
This award is presented to graduating senior student-athletes that have been on the honor roll for seven consecutive semesters
Ty McCormack Men’s Track/XC Sophomore Gainesville, GA
Heather Marik Women’s Soccer Senior Naperville, IL
Zach Fulmer Football Senior Saluda, SC
Natalie Patzin Volleyball Senior Naperville, IL
Yannick Maden Men’s Tennis Senior Stuttgart, Germany
Academic Hall of Fame
Presented to senior student-athletes that have earned either NCAA or ACC postgraduate scholarship
Alexa Rand Volleyball Senior Mentor, OH
Natalie Patzin Volleyball Senior Naperville, IL
Rashard Hall Football Graduate St. Augustine, FL
Cecil Huey Award
This award is presented to a graduating student-athlete that is planning to attend graduate or professional school and throughout his/her Clemson career has demonstrated academic and athletic achievement while adhering to high ethical standards
Ty McCormack Men’s Track/XC Sophomore Gainesville, GA
Academic Team Award
Honoring the male and female team spring 2012 and fall 2012 with the highest GPA
Men’s Golf Spring 2012
Women’s Swimming and Diving Spring 2012
Men’s Golf Fall 2012
Women’s Cross Country Fall 2012
Male Rookie of the Year
Presented to a rookie who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance during competition
Daniel Gossett Baseball Sophomore Lyman, SC
Female Rookie of the Year
Presented to a rookie who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance during competition
Dezerea Bryant Women’s Track Sophomore Milwaukee, WI
Determined Spirit Award
Presented to an individual who showed outstanding perseverance and achieved excellence
Mike Kent Baseball Junior Springfield, VA
Competition of the Year
Presented to a team with a striking performance which led to an outstanding victory
Clemson University vs. LSU Football 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl Atlanta, GA
Male Athlete of the Year
Presented to a standout individual who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance and has been instrumental to the team’s success
Tajh Boyd Football Junior Hampton, VA
Female Athlete of the Year
Presented to a standout individual who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance and has been instrumental to the team’s success
Sandra Adeleye Volleyball Senior Katy, TX
Best Moment
Presented to an individual with a striking performance which led to an outstanding victory
John McGibbon Baseball Junior Lindenhurst, NY
Walk-off homerun against #1 Florida State University in the ACC Tournament
Solid Orange Male
Presented to an individual who exemplifies a Clemson student-athlete through leadership, athletic performance, service, academics, and sportsmanship
Tanner Smith Basketball Graduate Alpharetta, GA
Solid Orange Female
Presented to an individual who exemplifies a Clemson student-athlete through leadership, athletic performance, service, academics, and sportsmanship
Alexa Rand Volleyball Senior Mentor, OH
Unsong Hero Award
Presented to a senior support staff member who has gone above and beyond, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to the program
Ed Mahan
Recognized for his service to the Clemson Women’s Basketball Program
Record Breaking Performance
Presented to an individual or team who broke school, regional, or national records
Women’s Track and Field