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Patriots Recognized at Virtual Green & Gold Celebration

Athletics 5/11/2021 7:55:00 PM

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FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration Tuesday evening and recognized academic, athletic, and civic achievements of its student-athletes.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines, the annual awards show was converted to a virtual format, with presentations delivered on Facebook.

Awards bestowed Tuesday night included the Aimee Willard Award, Susan Collins Leadership Award, Athletic Achievement Awards and the Dr. Pettrone Student-Athletes of the Year Award.

Seniors will receive their George Mason Award, a hand-sculpted artwork of George Mason designed as a permanent remembrance of both the institution and the student-athlete's legacy, later this summer, as announced by Director of Athletics Brad Edwards.

Below is a full list of awards presented Tuesday evening.

GREEN & GOLD CELEBRATION AWARD WINNERS
Aimee Willard Commemorative Award
The prestigious Aimee Willard Commemorative Award was established in 1997 to remember former Mason soccer and lacrosse athlete Aimee Willard, who was tragically murdered in 1996. The award assures that Aimee's legacy and contributions live on through another Mason student-athlete who mirror the standards of quality set by Aimee in her two-sport career: intensity, consistency of purpose, achievement and teamwork.
Winner: Olivia O'Brien (Lacrosse)

Susan Collins Leadership Award
The award recognizes the student-athlete who best exemplifies the leadership qualities set by former George Mason Senior Associate Athletic Director Sue Collins, who dedicated more than 40 years in NCAA Division I athletics and 34 years with the Patriots. Her leadership, integrity, innovation, mentoring, and service to the NCAA, George Mason and the local community has created a legacy that will keep Mason athletics a leader in college sports for years to come.
Winner: Kiana Stallworth (Women's Track & Field)

Dr. Pettrone Student-Athletes of the Year, sponsored by OrthoVirginia
Female Dr. Pettrone Student-Athlete of the Year: Annabelle Eastman (Women's Track & Field/Cross Country)
+ Qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championships, first Mason NCAA qualifier since 1996
+ Broke A-10 Championship record in the 3000m steeplechase to earn a gold medal
+ Two-time school record holder in the steeplechase and 5000m, breaking a record from 1998
Male Dr. Pettrone Student-Athlete of the Year: Jaylen Simmons (Men's Track & Field)
+ 2021 A-10 Men's Most Outstanding Field Performer
+ Earned three medals at the 2021 A-10 Championships, including his third career shot put title
+ Two-time school record holder in the outdoor hammer and indoor shot put

GEICO Female Sportsmanship: Ashley Lewis (Women's Track & Field)
GEICO Male Sportsmanship: Ryan Charles (Men's Tennis)

Female Most Improved: EJ Bankson (Softball)
+ Raised batting average from .188 to .288
+ Tripled her total in hits and doubled her RBIs
Male Most Improved: Hunter Jutras (Men's Track & Field)
+ Improved his 5000m time from 14:47 to 14:24, which ranks fifth in program history
+ Set the school record in the 10,000m, breaking a time that stood since 1984

Jim McKay Female Rookie of the Year: Hailey Fisher (Women's Swimming & Diving)
+ Qualified for NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships
+ Won A-10 Championship in the 1-meter diving event
Jim McKay Male Rookie of the Year: Micah Harris (Men's Track & Field)
+ A-10 Men's Most Outstanding Rookie Performer
+ Earned silver medal in 800m and ran anchor leg on gold-medal-winning 4x800 relay

Women's Team of The Year: Women's Track & Field
+ Runner-up at 2021 A-10 Outdoor Track and Field Championships
+ Earned four gold and six bronze medals
Men's Team of The Year: Men's Volleyball
+ Ranked 12th in final NVA/AVCA DI-DII Coaches Poll
+ Made EIVA Championship for the first time since 2016

Iron Patriot Award
The Iron Patriot Award is presented to the senior student-athlete who through their dedication, commitment and sacrifice in the weight room has been a positive influence in their role as a teammate and on their competitive performance. Student-Athletes are selected for the award by members of the strength and conditioning team at Mason.
Female Iron Patriot: Bekah Ansbro (Softball)
Male Iron Patriot: Jaylen Simmons (Men's Track & Field)

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