Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD
(Voted on by team members)
The highest and most prestigious award that can be bestowed upon a Rensselaer athlete by her peers.
The most valuable award is presented annually to that member of the varsity hockey team,
who through sportsmanship, performance and influence, has contributed significantly to the
success of the Rensselaer women's hockey program.

1995-96      Bridget LaNoir ‘99
1996-97      Cindy Acropolis ‘00
1997-98      Cindy Acropolis ‘00
1998-99      Cindy Acropolis ‘00
                      Bridget LaNoir ‘99
1999-00      Cindy Acropolis ‘00
                      Talia Acampora ‘00
2000-01      Julie Durham ‘02
                     Andrea Poley ‘02
2001-02      Andrea Poley ‘02
2002-03      Julie Welte ‘06
2003-04      Rosina Schiff ‘06
2004-05      Sarah Daniel ‘07
2005-06      Rosina Schiff ‘06
2006-07      Laura Gersten ‘10
2007-08      Melissa Boik ‘09
2008-09      Sonja van der Bliek ‘11
2009-10      Allison Wright ‘10
2010-11      Sonja van der Bliek ‘11
2012-13      Kelly O'Brien '15

BILL CAHILL MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented annually to a member of the team who, through character,
ability and dedication, displays commitment and discipline generating the
most enthusiasm in building team spirit.

2000-01      Andrea Wadman ‘01
2001-02      Kate Adams ‘02
2002-03      Sara Riel ‘03
2003-04      Deanna Dougherty ‘04
                     Maj Nixon ‘04
                     Katie Woodward ‘04
2004-05      Paula Durham ‘05
                     Lane Dielwart ‘05
2005-06      Rosina Schiff ‘06
2006-07      Sarah Daniel ‘07
2007-08      Ellen McNamara ‘08
2008-09      Jamie-Lynn Stewart ‘09
2009-10      Laura Gersten ‘10
                     Allison Wright ‘10
2010-11      Ashley Gaylord ‘11
2012-13     Taylor Horton '13
                     Katie Daniels '13

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AWARD
(Voted on by team members)
The recipient is an individual who, in competition, demonstrates the
work ethic and desire to become the best she can be.

1995-96      Erica Godin ‘99
1996-97      Judy de Armas ‘97
1997-98      Cara Jones ‘01
1998-99      Jennifer Janezic ‘02
1999-00      Kristine DeRosa ‘03
2000-01      Kristine DeRosa ‘03
                     Cory Ivanca ‘03
2001-02      Lauren Smith ‘04
2002-03      Allie Cooper ‘05
2003-04      Allison Malcolm ‘06
2004-05      Jennifer Onksen ‘06
2005-06      Ciara Libaridian ‘07
2006-07      Rossli Chace ‘10
2007-08      Kendra Dunlop ‘11
2008-09      Sydney O’Keefe ‘11
2009-10      Kristen Jakubowski ‘12
2010-11      Andie Le Donne ‘13
2012-13      Mariana Walsh '15  

WILLIE STANTON AWARD
This award is presented to the outstanding citizen of the team.
This is awarded to a player who demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship,
hard work and a genuine love of the game, or a team volunteer
who goes above and beyond in their off -ice commitment to the
Rensselaer women’s ice hockey program.

1995-96      Karl Umstadter, Manager
1996-97      Heather Scammell '98
1997-98      Allison St. Pierre '98
1998-99      Steve Lombardo, Eqpt. Manager
1999-00      Armand Arekian, Eqpt. Manager
2000-01      Roman Rakoczy, Friend
2001-02      Tom Cavosie, Friend
2002-03      Christine Knowles, Friend
2003-04      Ken Ralph, Athletic Director
2004-05      Allie Cooper '05
2005-06      Rob Dils, Vol. Assistant Coach
2006-07      Sarah Daniel ‘07
2007-08      Blake Houvie ‘08, The Polytechnic
2008-09      Emily Ford ‘09
2009-10      Allysen Weidner ‘10
2010-11      Sydney O'Keefe ‘11
2012-13      Taylor Horton '13

ROBERT CONWAY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD
Given annually to the women's hockey player with the highest grade point average.
The recipient must excel in academic excellence and sportsmanship
over a minimum of three semesters.

2000-01      Carolyn Fox ‘02
2001-02      Carolyn Fox ‘02
2002-03      Lauren Smith ‘04
2003-04      Julie Welte ‘06
2004-05      Sarah Daniel ‘07
2005-06      Sarah Daniel ‘07
2006-07      Sarah Daniel ‘07
2007-08      Ashley Mayr ‘09
2008-09      Ashley Mayr ‘09
2009-10      Laura Gersten ‘10
2010-11      Laura Guillemette ‘12
                      Kristen Jakubowski '12
2012-13      Kelly O'Brien '15

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
(Voted on by team members)
The Rookie of the Year Award is presented annually to the freshman of the
varsity hockey team who through sportsmanship, performance and influence has
contributed significantly to the success of the Rensselaer Women’s Hockey Program.

2008-09      Alisa Harrison ‘12
2009-10      Taylor Horton ‘13
2010-11      Jordan Smelker ‘14
2012-13      Alexa Gruschow '16