2026 Humber Athletics Awards Banquet

• Carmine Fiore, Soccer

Female Athlete of the Year

• Rilee Rothwell, Softball

Rookie of the Year

Presented to an outstanding first-year student-athlete who has demonstrated exceptional skill, performance, and sportsmanship in their sport. This award recognizes a newcomer who has significantly impacted their team and competition, showing promise for future success.

• Enzo Endres, Volleyball
• Maddy Friesen, Softball
• Rachel Chan, Badminton
• Jayce Kroes, Rugby

Athletic Director's Pick

Presented to exceptional student-athletes who epitomize what it means to be a Humber Hawk - perseverance, fierce competitiveness, character on and off the field of play, humility, and a person who genuinely cares about their teammates.

• James Robb-Kennedy, Rugby
• Amy Connelly, Volleyball

Mike Katz Coach of the Year Award

Presented to a coach who exemplifies excellence in leadership, dedication, and the development of student-athletes both on and off the field. Named in honour of Humber legend Mike Katz, whose legacy of passion, mentorship, and commitment to the sport continues to inspire; this award recognizes a coach who upholds these same values.

• Chloe Rowe, Badminton

Doug Fox Award of Distinction

Awarded to an athlete who was a dominant performer in the league, a statistical leader, and someone recognized by the league through awards such as an All-Canadian or Player of the Year on the provincial or national level.

• Jacob Horgan, Curling (Athlete of the Year Finalist)
• Tim Lock, Badminton (Athlete of the Year Finalist)
• Malik Grant, Basketball (Athlete of the Year Finalist)
• Hannah Manners, Volleyball (Athlete of the Year Finalist)
• Jordon Newlands, Golf (Athlete of the Year Finalist)
• Shruti Joshi, Badminton (Athlete of the Year Finalist)
• Daniel Talmage, Golf
• Jack Gratrix, Golf
• Susan Chen, Golf
• Catherine Irwin, Cross Country
• Reese Velocci, Softball
• Doreen Anane-Bediakoh, Soccer
• Luca Pinto, Soccer
• Matias Lescano, Soccer
• Harry Letumba-Mpongo, Rugby
• Adrian Aluyi, Basketball
• Teyven Blackmore, Volleyball

Germain Sanchez Excellence Award

Awarded to an athlete for Athletic Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to the Humber Athletic Program.  Each of these athletes excelled this season and was amongst the best players in the province in their sport.

• Cooper Markou, Rugby
• Xavier Whittle, Baseball
• Chantel Spalla, Soccer
• Faith Hughes, Volleyball
• Alex Segui, Volleyball
• Nathanial Savage, Basketball
• Marley Bonnick, Basketball

Warrick Manners Sportsmanship Award

Awarded to an athlete for Athletic Excellence in their sport and good sportsmanship throughout.  These three athletes play their sport the 'right way', the Humber way. 

• Jack St. Louis, Baseball
• Christina Serrano, Cross Country
• Lexie Zicari, Volleyball
• Nick Rakobowchuk, Rugby

Hawk Spirit Award

Presented to individuals who go above and beyond to inspire and support the Humber Athletics community, fostering a positive team culture and representing the Humber Hawks with pride and passion.

• Isabella McPhee, Rugby Sevens
• Micayla Santaguida, Soccer
• Isaiah Brady-Clarke, Basketball

Hawk Heart Award

Presented to a select group of student-athletes who persevered through adversity or injury to achieve great success for their teams.

• Amelia Russo, Softball
• Noah Garner, Curling

Humber Leadership Award

Presented to the student-athletes who exemplify leadership qualities throughout the year in all aspects of varsity life – the classroom, the high-performance centre, the varsity academic centre, and representing the H.

• Caitlyn Labelle, Volleyball
• Matthew Abrams, Curling
• Meaghan Aucoin, Rugby Sevens
• Dwayne Burke, Basketball

Academic/Athletic Excellence Award

Awarded to an athlete who displays exceptional work ethic in sport and the classroom. 

• Elisa Oliveira, Soccer
• Sarah Baptie, Basketball
• Lucas Lewis, Basketball
• Reese Cholette, Volleyball

Community Service Award

This award honours individuals or groups who use their platform in athletics to make a meaningful impact through volunteer work, mentorship, charitable initiatives, or advocacy.

• Christian Desjardins, Basketball

The Teresa Arnini HPC Athletes of the Year 

Presented to the student-athletes who exemplify exceptional character, unwavering commitment, and leadership qualities in the weight room. This award recognizes the values and energy that these athletes consistently bring that define the culture of the High-Performance Centre.

• Mara De Melo, Rugby Sevens
• Isaiah Noel, Soccer

The HPC Team of the Year

• Women's Volleyball

Hans Heim Award

Presented to the student-staff who help make varsity gameday the top experience for student-athletes in the nation.

• Shea Hilpert
• Amaya Nickelchok

Joe Suzor Memorial Media Award

Joe Suzor helped spread the word of Humber varsity, covering the program weekly in the school newspaper – a pioneer for Humber media. This award is given to a student who continues this legacy, highlighting the incredible success of Humber's student-athletes.

• Pedro Terra

Jim Bialek Media Award

Presented to the student who helped capture and showcase the talents of our incredible student-athletes and coaches; with a dedication to innovation, team work, and integrity - the same way Jim Bialek did for over 40 years.

• Joel Peterson

Team Awards

Badminton

• MVP – Jack Ronahan
• MVP – Shruti Joshi
• Most Improved – Tyler Vincente-Pereira
• Coaches Pick – Sherry Wu

Baseball

• MVP – Xavier Whittle
• Coaches Pick – Callum Blue

Basketball – Men's

• MVP – Malik Grant
• Coaches Pick – Adrian Aluyi

Basketball – Women's

• MVP – Sarah Baptie
• Coaches Pick – Marley Bonnick

Cross Country

• MVP – Liam Bauman
• MVP – Catherine Irwin
• Most Improved – Kyle Obico
• ROY – Jenny Hartnell

Curling

• MVP – Jacob Horgan
• MVP – Hayley Brittain
• Coaches Pick – Matthew Moretto
• Coaches Pick – Julie Bernatchez

Golf

• MVP – Jack Gratrix
• MVP – Jordon Newlands
• MVP – Susan Chen
• Coaches Pick - Michael McCullough

Indoor Soccer – Men's

• MVP – Isaiah Noel
• Coaches Pick – Luca Pinto

Indoor Soccer – Women's

• MVP – Kiara Puntillo
• Coaches Pick – Mikayla Orrico

Rugby

• MVP – James Robb-Kennedy
• Coaches Pick – Ashton Burton

Rugby Sevens

• MVP – Meghan Aucoin
• Rookie – Aniya Blackman-Moncrieffe
• Iron Women – Alison Smiley

Softball

• MVP – Rilee Rothwell
• ROY – Maddy Friesen

Soccer – Men's

• MVP – Carmine Fiore
• ROY – Michael Crocco

Soccer – Women's

• MVP – Kaylese Callender
• Coaches Pick – Francesca Arduini

Volleyball – Men's

• MVP – Teyven Blackmore
• Coaches Pick – Paul Manna

Volleyball – Women's

• MVP – Hannah Manners
• ROY - Faith Hughes