Lakewood, N.J.- The Georgian Court University Department of Athletics honored its student-athletes Monday, May 4th at the annual GCU Athletics Awards Banquet, hosted by Eagle Ridge Country Club ... the final for the University's distinguished president, Rosemary E. Jeffries, RSM, Ph.D.

Men's and Women's Athlete-of-the-Year Award
 Michael Clarke (men's soccer) and Dara Schroeder (softball/volleyball) took home the 2015 Men's and Women's Athlete of the Year Award.  This award-winner must have sophomore standing or better and may either be highly versatile or demonstrate excellence in one sport. The Athlete of the Year MUST be a steady, consistent athlete; demonstrate outstanding athletic ability; be the best at what he or she does (position or event); display good sportsmanship; have high personal motivation and drive; and maintain an attitude and character that represents the ideals of Georgian Court's Mercy Core Values.

Men's and Women's Rookie- of-the-Year Award
 The GCU Rookie of the Year Awards went to Juwuan Carter (men's basketball) and Jessica Handsaker (T&F/XC). This award is presented to GCU's top first-year student-athlete that is a steady, consistent athlete; demonstrator of outstanding athletic ability; the best at what he or she does (position or event); displays good sportsmanship; has high personal motivation and drive; and maintains an attitude and character that represents the ideals of Georgian Court's Mercy Core Values.

Presidential Award
 Presented by President Jeffries, who will retire on June 30, the 2015 Presidential Award went to Amanda Cathcart (women's lacrosse). The award is intended to recognize the athlete who has excelled in athletic competition, in the classroom and in other college activities and who exemplifies leadership, dedication, values and concern for others.

Scholar-Athlete Award
Mariah Cifaldi (T&F)

Team GPA Award
Women's Cross Country

Blue and Gold IMPACT Award
#Casey O'Connor (women's soccer), Alyssa Paradiso (softball), and Melissa Williams (women's lacrosse) for their vision and leadership in the crafting of the very-successful ROARY's awards event/dance.

Mercy Award
Women's Basketball

Team Awards

Men's Basketball
Coaches Award: Jalen Robinson
MVP: Jordan Wejnert

Women's Basketball
Coaches Award: Morgan Peacock
MVP: Tahira Matthews

Men's Cross Country
Coaches Award: Uriah St. Lewis
MVP: Patrick Parr

Women's Cross Country
Coaches Award: Megan Kelly
MVP: Jessica Handsaker

Women's Lacrosse
Coaches Award: Emily Gialanella
MVP: Melissa Williams

Softball
Coaches Award: Alyssa Paradiso
 MVP: Dara Schroeder

Men's Soccer
Coaches Award: Garrett McVeigh
MVP: Michael Clarke

Women's Soccer
Coaches Award: Laura Nelson
MVP: Rachel Marino

Women's Tennis
 Coaches Award: Kayanna Chandler
 MVP: Maria Leal

Men's Track & Field
 Coaches Award: Peter Collins
 MVP: Michael Rogers

Women's Track & Field
Coaches Award: Shelby Frink
MVP: Octivia Booker

Women's Volleyball
Coaches Award: Anabelle Barinas
MVP: Tatiana Villariny-Rodriguez