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TIFFIN -- The Student Athlete Advisory Committee of Heidelberg University sponsored the second-annual Siggy Awards in front of 500 people in Seiberling Gymnasium and more than 200 viewers online. A total of 17 awards were handed out at the show, hosted by Scott Carpenter.
Members of SAAC worked in conjunction with the Media Communication Center to create a memorable event. The awards were sponsored by Heidelberg's Greek Life Council and the individual fraternaties and societies. Finalists received a Siggys t-shirt, courtesy of Heidelberg Student Senate.
The 2016 Siggy Awards drew nominations from Spring 2015, Fall 2015 and Winter 2015-16.
This year's finalists (winners in bold)
- Top Male Athlete of the Year: Zach Hogya (FB), Derek Hug (BSB), Justin Kihn (WRS)
- Top Female Athlete of the Year: Madison Haasz (TF), Sarah Parker (VB), Marissa Smego (SB)
- Top Male Individual Performance in a Game/Competition: Dylan Dombi (TF) wins the 1-mile at OACs, Adam Manner (BSB) throws CG shutout over #9 Shenandoah, Tyler Stoyle (FB) throws for 388 yds and 5 TD in first collegiate start
- Top Female Individual Performance in a Game/Competition: Paige Atterholt (SB) throws a perfect game, Madison Haasz (TF) finishes sixth in weight throw at NCAAs, Sarah Parker (VB) with 20 kills vs. #25 ONU
- Top Breakthrough Male Athlete of the Year: Aaron Banko (WRS), Tyler Stoyle (FB), Christian Verde (BSB)
- Top Breakthrough Female Athlete of the Year: Denise Bowes (WSC), Taylor Hicks (SB), Jamie Kluding (VB)
- Top Male Newcomer (Freshman/Transfer) of the Year: Dillen Decker (WRS), Wes Fritz (TF), Myron Prewitt (MBK)
- Top Female Newcomer (Freshman/Transfer) of the Year: Alexandra Farmer (WSC), Abbey McKee (SB), Morgan Strenk (VB)
- Coach of the Year: Chad Fitzgerald (BSB), Betsy Hada (SB), Jason Miller (VB)
- Graduate Assistant Coach of the Year: Matt Byrne (FB), Matt Cross (WRS), Nick Soldano (BSB)
- Team of the Year: 2015 Baseball, 2015 Softball, 2015 Volleyball
- Most Supportive Team: Football, Softball, Wrestling
- SAAC Athletic Trainer of the Year: Monica Bates, Tyson Depinet, Ryan Musgrave
- SAAC Student Athletic Trainer of the Year: Jackie Abrecht, Anthony Bartko, Brandon McNeil
- SAAC Special Recognition Award –Most supprortive community Member: Doug Sampson (Photographer), Kevin Scott (Seiberling custodian), Dr. Traci Stark (Faculty Athletic Representative)
- Top Male Student-Athlete: Derek Hug (BSB)
- Top Female Student-Athlete: Mikaela Mitsch (SB)
For more information, please contact Branden Jakubcin.
