WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics held its annual GUSY Awards on Monday evening at Lohrfink Auditorium. The GUSYs is an annual celebration of Georgetown student-athletes that includes five awards created by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and voted on by GU athletes, coaches and administrators.
Hoya Spirit Award
Abby Kozo – Softball
Julian Barrios Cristales – Men's Soccer
- The Hoya Spirit award recognizes two student-athletes, one from a women's program and one from a men's program, who demonstrate enthusiasm, integrity, commitment, and pride in being a Georgetown student-athlete and a member of their team. Through their behavior, attitude, and example, these individuals have made a remarkable impact on their team and the broader Georgetown community.
People for Others Award - Football
- The People for Others Award recognizes one sport program that has exhibited outstanding service to the community through an exceptional commitment to sustained engagement over time and formation as expressed by a deep collaboration with campus/community partners. They have also been strong and avid supporters of their Hoya peers by showing up to games and events outside of their own commitments.
Lasting Legacy Award
Sophie Towne – Field Hockey
Maximus Jennings – Men's Soccer
- The Lasting Legacy Award recognizes two graduating student-athletes, one from a women's program and one from a men's program, who are role models for their team and Georgetown Athletics. These individuals embody excellence, integrity and the 150-year old mission of Georgetown athletics and the overall Georgetown community.
Support Staff Member of the Year
Luis Mendez – Director of Facilities and Grounds
- The Support Staff Member of the Year Award recognizes one member of the athletic staff that directly impacts the athlete experience demonstrating enthusiasm, compassion and trustworthiness. Through their dedication to our student-athletes, this award recipient is an unsung hero that helps our teams achieve success.
Team MVPs
Kelsey Ransom – Women's Basketball
Sophie Towne – Field Hockey
Megan Gormley – Women's Golf
Amrit Chapman – Women's OW Rowing
Isabella DeLeo – Women's LW Rowing
Piper Holthus – Women's Sailing
Spencer Kriegstein – Coed Sailing
Maja Lardner – Women's Soccer
Emily Strittmatter – Softball
Ella Schoonmaker – Squash
Angelica Reali– Women's Swimming & Diving
Emily Novikov – Women's Tennis
Karis Park – Volleyball
Chloe Scrimgeour – Women's Cross Country
Melissa Riggins - Women's Indoor Track
Willie Baker, Dylan Campione – Baseball
Micah Peavy – Men's Basketball
GianCarlo Rufo, Jimmy Kibble – Football
Barnes Blake – Men's Golf
Finn Callaghan – Men's Rowing (LW)
Maximus Jennings – Men's Soccer
Jack Januario – Men's Swimming & Diving
Akira Morgenstern – Men's Tennis
James Dunne – Men's Cross Country
Abel Teffra – Men's Indoor Track
Aidan Carroll – Men's Lacrosse
Maley Starr – Women's Lacrosse