Coach Brennan goes above and beyond to make sure that all of our equipment is all set and ready to go whenever it is needed. He is always there for advice on sports, life, and anything in between. His importance to the entire MIT student athlete population is under-appreciated, and I couldn’t think of a better person for this award.

Julia’s infectious joy of playing volleyball elevates our team culture and play on the court both in practice and in matches. One of the best first-year athletes in the country.

The work Grant put in this year paid off in a really big way, breaking several records and earning many NCAA All-American honors. Grant’s work ethic and dedication to the team made an immediate impact on our program this season and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead for Grant next year!

Few athletes can make you laugh, inspire you to focus, and then go out and lead a team to victory, but Angie has always had the rare ability to do all three with effortless charm and fierce determination.

Adam embodies the Philip A. Trussell Prize. He has made his impact in and out of the pool, but most importantly leads the team with honor and respect.

Ziyad is one-of-a-kind in person, attitude and action.

Senior captain Jay Lu is one of the most accomplished players in MIT Women's Tennis history. Aside from her on-court accomplishments, her sportsmanship and positivity are unparalleled and her dedication to team cohesion is admirable.

Natalie is the perfect example of a student-athlete. She has been one of the best players in the conference and in DIII women's soccer since her first season. She has won all the awards you can win both as an athlete and scholar-athlete. And yet she is humble, hardworking and a great teammate. She loves the game of soccer, and she puts in the work to be successful and to help those around her be successful as well.

Despite his late start to rowing, Amir's unmatched competitive drive and exceptional work ethic give him the ability to excel in both high-level athletics and high-level academic pursuits; he has done both to the utmost degree in his time here at MIT.

Before earning his first national title, Jackson said he was going to win, and he did. He works toward what he wants to accomplish and backs it up. He is not afraid to learn and to try.

Alexis is a once-in-a-generation athlete, she is the best of the best, Division I, II, or III, she contends with them all. Alexis is quiet, calm, confident, and she is a force. Unassuming and focused, Alexis can critique herself and others without being critical. She can analyze her performance in a way that leads to growth and production, not frustration, which is hard to do. All of this allows Alexis to stand on the foundation she has built and strive for greatness, which she is not afraid to seek, also hard to do.