ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
Athletic Awards Given by Rutgers
Headley-Singer Award for Outstanding Female Athlete
Awarded each year to a member of the graduating class who, during her career at the university, has participated in a sport and proved herself to be an athlete of ability, who has shown determination, courage, modesty, self-discipline and who with loyalty to the university, unselfish devotion to her teammates, respectful of her opponents, has played the game according to the spirit of the rules.
Coursen Trophy for Outstanding Male Athlete
Awarded each year to a member of the graduating class who, during his career at the university, has participated in a major sport and proved himself an athlete of ability, who has shown determination, courage, manliness, modesty and self-control and who, with loyalty to the university, unselfish devotion to his teammates and generous fairness to his opponents, has played the game according to the spirit of the rules.
David A. “Sonny” Werblin Award
Awarded to a male or female student-athlete who, either as an individual or member or a team, has received national recognition or won a national championship.
Trustee’s Award
Awarded to a student-athlete who has been his or her team’s most valuable player or performer more than one year.
Athletic Awards Given by the NCAA
NCAA Woman of the Year Award
The NCAA Woman of the Year Award honors senior student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership.
The Theodore Roosevelt Award
The highest honor the Association may confer on an individual, is presented each year to a distinguished citizen of national reputation and outstanding accomplishment who was a varsity letter-winner in college.
Today's Top VIII Awards
The Today's Top VIII Awards provide the Association with the opportunity to honor eight outstanding senior student-athletes of the preceding calendar year. From 1973 through 1985, this award was known as the Today's Top V Award and from 1986 through 1994, it was known as the Today's Top VI Award.
Award of Valor
A special award that is not presented on an annual basis. Selection is based on heroic action occurring in the calendar year preceding the NCAA Honors Dinner.
Inspiration Award
A special award that is not presented on an annual basis. Selection is based on inspirational action occurring in the calendar year ended just before the NCAA Honors Dinner.
Sportsmanship Award
The NCAA Sportsmanship Award honors student-athletes who, through their actions in the competitive arena of intercollegiate athletics, have demonstrated one or more of the ideals of sportmanship, including fairness, civility, honesty, unselfishness, respect and responsibility.
For more information on the NCAA awards programs, visit:
NCAA Honors Program
NCAA Woman of the Year Award
NCAA Sportsmanship Award
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