The Department of Athletics and Recreational Services is pleased to announce their major award nominees for the 2024-25 Windsor Lancers Evening of Excellence.
 
The winners will be announced at the Lancers' annual awards banquet which will take place on Wednesday April 2, 2025, at the St. Clair Centre of the Arts.
 
The nominees for University of Windsor female rookie of the year Sian Kniaziew from cross country, Jayde Melhuish-McGahan from softball, and Teagan Pare from women's hockey.
 
On the men's side, rookie of the year nominees includes Matteo Trifon from football, Logan Linklater from men's hockey, and Tristen Miscia from track & field.
 
The super sophomore awards are presented to the outstanding female and male athletes in their second year of eligibility. The female nominees are Mikayla Mailhot from women's hockey, Danika Scharff from women's volleyball, and Mikayla May from track & field.
 
The male super sophomore nominees are Ahmad Taylor from football, Ty Toews from men's hockey, and Zach Clarke from track & field.
 
The Captain's Trophy is presented to the male and female captains who demonstrate outstanding leadership both on and off the field while also making a significant contribution to the overall success of the team.
 
Female nominees include Holly Mosco from curling, Maggie Peterson from women's hockey, and Kat Campana from women's soccer. Male nominees include Matt McNamara from men's hockey, Caleb Keeling from track & field, Jarrod Smith from golf, and Gustavo Siqueira from men's volleyball.
 
The Gino Fracas Coach of the Year category has three outstanding nominees this year. They include Adam Wagner from golf, James Gravelle from men's volleyball, and Francine Stadler from softball.
 
The prestigious DeMarco Awards are presented yearly to the top female and male student-athletes who best combine academics and athletics. The female nominees include Emma Hanley from softball, Danika Scharff from women's volleyball, and Mandy Brunet from track & field.
 
The male nominees for the DeMarco Award include Robert Springer from football, Ben Tilson from track & field, and Will Ennis from men's hockey.  
 
The Banner Shield is presented annually to the University of Windsor's outstanding female athlete of the year.
 
This year's three nominees for the Banner Shield include Madelyn Eybergen from cross country/track & field, Jordana Badley-Castello from track & field, and Aliah Admans from women's volleyball.  
 
The Olympic Shield is presented annually to the University of Windsor's outstanding male athlete of the year.
 
The nominees for the Olympic Shield as University of Windsor male athlete of the year are Markus Law-Heese from men's volleyball, Devin Veresuk from football, and A.J. Stanat from track & field.
 
The award winners will be announced this Wednesday, April 2nd at the Evening of Excellence as part of the Windsor Lancers 2024-25 Evening of Excellence.