Awards and Achievements - Descriptions and History
Philip J. Sclar Award
Established in 2002 in honor of Phil Sclar, a longtime team manager at Lehigh. This award recognizes an underclass work study student (team manager) who demonstrates servant leadership, a team-first mentality, and the behind-the-scenes dedication exemplified by Sclar.
- 2025: Mackenzie Strohl '28 (Wrestling manager)
- 2024: Jonah Chavez, Softball
- 2023: David Hinkle, Volleyball
- 2022: Michael Chavez, Softball
- 2021: Michael Chavez, Softball
- 2020: Michael Chavez, Softball and Luis Morales, Men’s Basketball
- 2019: Olivia Dahlgren
- 2018: Garrett Rosenboom
- 2017: Gary DeSarno
- 2016: Michael Pires
- 2015: Spencer Taylor
- 2014: Shelby Fabian
- 2013: Kallie Ziltz
- 2012: Lauren Farrel
- 2011: Nick Pison
- 2010: Nickesha Taylor
- 2009: Brian Monetti
- 2008: Kaitlin Schramm
- 2007: Allison Campofranco
- 2006: Amanda Bergman
- 2005: Todd Simkins
- 2004: Christelle Berger
- 2003: Wendy Deacon
- 2002: Justin Metz
John S. Steckbeck Award
Established in 1976 in honor of the former Director of Intramural and Recreational Sports at Lehigh. This award goes to the outstanding first-year female student-athlete who exhibits talent, a high level of competitiveness, and consistent mental, physical, and emotional toughness in executing her team role.
- 2025: Kelly Fricker (Softball)
- 2024: Lylah Washington (Volleyball)
- 2023: Vincent Polignano (Track and Field)
- 2022: Teasha McKoy (Track and Field)
- 2021: Mary Clougherty (Basketball)
- 2020: Kate Derrenbacker (Lacrosse), Meagan Eripret (Basketball), Ryan Paradise (Cross Country/Track)
- 2019: Lidia Breen (Soccer)
- 2018: Megan Fennell
- 2017: Sam Miller
- 2016: Emily Sorem
- 2015: Nicole Yozzo
- 2014: Kaitlyn Ruffing
- 2013: Morgan Decker
- 2012: Emily Bausher
- 2011: Alex Fitzpatrick
- 2010: Kim Eng
- 2009: Julie Fernandez
- 2008: Lauren Dykstra*
- 2007: Inneke Carmola
- 2006: Lisa Sweeney*
- 2005: Kate Marvel
- 2004: Gina Lewandowski*
- 2003: Dawn Gorynski
- 2002: Emily Ling
- 2001: Linsey Kokal
- 2000: Anne Tierney*
- 1999: Jamie Grivalsky
- 1998: Wanessa Buschmann
- 1997: Danielle Baldwin
- 1996: Ellen Cogswell
- 1995: Patty Godwin
- 1994: Casey Bahrenburg
- 1993: Kim Miller
- 1992: Donna Schall
- 1991: Kristi Kungl
- 1990: Megan Eves
- 1989: No Award Given
- 1988: Nicole Bunker
- 1987: Caroline Gibson
- 1986: Gail Jacobs*
- 1985: Carla Juliani*
- 1984: Amy Austin
- 1983: Shawn Steward*
- 1983: Kristin Yuracko
- 1982: Patti Cutting
- 1982: Karyn Yost
- 1981: Kathy Zeberlein
- 1980: Brenda Sirois
- 1979: Lauren Gregg
- 1978: Kim Powell
- 1977: Cheri Novak
- 1976: Nancy Barrett-Kreider*
* LU Hall Of Fame Inductee
ÂJ. Daniel Nolan Award
Established in 1961 in honor of Lehigh Hall of Fame member, All-American quarterback, and three-sport athlete, J. Daniel Nolan '58. This award goes to the outstanding first-year male student-athlete who exhibits talent, a high level of competitiveness, and consistent mental, physical, and emotional toughness in executing his role.
- 2025: Jaden Green (Football/Track and Field)
- 2024: Luke Stanich (Wrestling)
- 2023: Richard Checo (Lacrosse)
- 2022: Max Brignola (Wrestling)
- 2021: LaTreil Wimberly (Football)
- 2020: Zach DeLone (Track and Field), Nick Highman (Swimming), Mikhari Sibblis (Football)
- S2020: Connor Melko (Cross Country/Track and Field), Christian Mule’ (Lacrosse), Adam Retzbach (Baseball)
- 2019: Josh Humphreys
- 2018: Teddy Leggett
- 2017: Conor Gaffney
- 2016: Mark Forrest
- 2015: Kahron Ross
- 2014: Darian Cruz
- 2013: Randy Cruz
- 2012: Matt Poillon
- 2011: Mark Goldberg
- 2010: C.J. McColum*
- 2009: Joe Kennedy
- 2008: Rob Keefer
- 2007: Marquis Hall
- 2006: Jason Leo
- 2005: Joe Ercolano
- 2004: Joseph Olivero
- 2003: John Zaszewski
- 2002: Jack Muscalus
- 2001: Doug Cusick
- 2000: Alex L'Heureux
- 1999: Rick Golebiewski
- 1998: Ryan Bernholz
- 1997: Ian Eason
- 1996: Chris Scheier
- 1995: Jason Ellis
- 1994: Bill Closson
- 1993: Jeff Cline
- 1992: Rick Hepp
- 1991: Cleveland McCray
- 1990: Jeff Bannick
- 1989: Andrew Jones
- 1988: Matt Ruppel
- 1987: Scott Layer
- 1986: Lee Blum
- 1985: Daren Queenan*
- 1984: Michael Polaha*
- 1983: Marty Horn*
- 1982: Peter D'Agostino
- 1981: Kevin Remley
- 1980: Richard Santoro
- 1980: James Reilly
- 1979: Darryl Burley*
- 1978: Bruce Rarig
- 1977: Michael Brown*
- 1976: Bill Griffin*
- 1975: Mark Lieberman*
- 1974: Stellan Thoren
- 1973: Michael Frisk*
- 1972: Wayne Rogers
- 1971: Richard Dempsey
- 1970: Robert Planker
- 1969: Robert Stine
- 1968: Robert Detrick
- 1967: Corey Wolford
- 1966: Francis Paquin
- 1965: Jon Rushatz
- 1964: Donn Viola
- 1963: Richard Smith
- 1962: Joseph Walton
- 1961: Frank Rushong, Jr
* LU Hall Of Fame Inductee
ÂKaren A. Adams Graduating Female Athlete Award
Established in 1980 and recognizes the graduating female student-athlete, deemed to have compiled the most distinctive and/or extraordinary athletic record during her Lehigh career. Talent, competitiveness, and toughness are qualities that should be consistently evident.
- 2025: Julia Gatelein (Field Hockey)
- 2024: Sarah Hardy (Swimming and Diving)
- 2023: Maddie Kahn (Field Hockey)
- 2022: Lenke Havas (Field Hockey)
- 2021: Sondra Dickey (Lacrosse)
- 2020: Sondra Dickey (Lacrosse), Payton Miles (Swimming and Diving), Jordan Otto (Track and Field)
- 2019: Clare Severe
- 2018: Meghan Thompson
- 2017: Courtney Avery
- 2016: Morgan Decker
- 2015: Emily Bausher
- 2014: Brooke Astor
- 2013: Liz Lucas
- 2012: Julie Fernandez
- 2011: Lauen Dykstra*
- 2010: Alex Ross
- 2009: Lisa Sweeney*
- 2008: Kate Marvel
- 2007: Gina Lewandowski*
- 2006: Mary Wieder
- 2005: Emily Ling
- 2004: Shana Treon
- 2003: Justina Barone*
- 2002: Lauren Ayres
- 2001: Katie Spain
- 2000: Tara Stine
- 1999: Kimberly Freedman*
- 1998: Patty Goodwin
- 1997: Karen Schaefer
- 1996: Kim Miller
- 1995: Liz Brode
- 1995: Nina Rems
- 1994: Meri Wall*
- 1993: Amy Earley
- 1992: Anne Weitzman
- 1991: Susan Jindra
- 1990: Sheri Androlewicz*
- 1989: Gail Jacobs*
- 1988: Carla Juliani*
- 1987: Cheryl Miller
- 1986: Cathy Engelbert
- 1985: Karyn Yost
- 1984: Christina DcDonie
- 1983: Brenda Sirois
- 1982: Susan Schlicht
- 1981: Kimberly Powell
- 1980: Karen Lelinski
* LU Hall Of Fame Inductee
ÂGraduating Male Athlete Award
Established in 1979 and recognizes the top graduating male student-athlete, deemed to have compiled the most distinctive and/or extraordinary athletic record during his Lehigh career. Talent, competitiveness, and toughness are qualities that should be consistently evident.
- 2025: Michael Beard (Wrestling)
- 2024: Scott Cole (Lacrosse)
- 2023: Josh Humphreys (Wrestling)
- 2022: Jordan Wood (Wrestling)
- 2021: Conor Gaffney (Lacrosse)
- 2020: Jordan Kutler (Wrestling), Will Smith (Soccer), Keith Woetzel (Football)
- 2019: Dominick Bragalone
- 2018: Darian Cruz
- 2017: Tim Kempton
- 2016: Nathaniel Brown
- 2015: Dan Taylor
- 2014: Tyler Mueller
- 2013: Robert Hamlin
- 2012: Zach Rey
- 2011: Will Rackley
- 2010: Matt Cohen
- 2009: Tim Diamond
- 2008: John Reese
- 2007: John O'Reilly
- 2006: Troy Letters*
- 2005: Jon Trenge
- 2004: Austen Rowland
- 2003: Bing Padmasankha
- 2002: Rob Rohn
- 2001: Dave Esposito
- 2000: Ian Eason
- 1999: Nick Martucci
- 1998: Bill Closson
- 1997: Ben Talbott
- 1996: Brian Klingerman
- 1995: Rick Hepp
- 1994: Dave Cecchini
- 1993: Hassan Young
- 1992: Bob Krizansky
- 1991: Keith Petzold
- 1990: Scott Layer
- 1989: Chris Cameron*
- 1988: Daren Queenan*
- 1987: Peter Yozzo*
- 1986: Paul Diekel
- 1985: Jeffrey Onorato
- 1984: John Shingo*
- 1983: Darryl Burley*
- 1982: Colin Kilrain*
- 1980: James McCormick*
- 1979: Mark Leiberman*
* LU Hall Of Fame Inductee
ÂJohn A. Cable Award
This award recognizes the top graduating student-athlete who demonstrates consistent ethical conduct, integrity, fair play, and good sporting behavior in his/her daily participation in intercollegiate athletics. This student-athlete operates with a team-first mentality and has demonstrated the toughness to model true citizenship, both in and outside of the competitive sport setting.
- 2025: Dante Perri (Football)
- 2024: David Hurly (Golf)
- 2023: Evan Taylor (Basketball)
- 2022: Jordan Wood (Wrestling)
- 2021: Divine Buckhram (Football)
- 2020: Jordan Cohen (Basketball), Owen Quinn (Golf), Will Smith (Soccer)
- 2019: Sam Bencheghib
- 2018: Alexis Arancio
- 2017: Lauren Beausoleil
- 2016: Mike Garzillo
- 2015: Ashley Blanks
- 2014: Joe Albeln
- 2013: Casey Turner
- 2012: Cory Kent
- 2011: Lauren Dykstra*
- 2010: Marquis Hall
- 2009: Melissa Rich
- 2008: Bryan White
- 2007: Robby Walsh
- 2006: Joe Knight
- 2005: Tyler Esler
Graduating Marlene (Linny) Fowler Service Award
This is the eleventh year of this award, which was established in 2004. It recognizes the graduating student-athlete who models for others a high-level of integrity and a team-first attitude as he/she fulfills a servant leadership role. This award honors a high level of commitment to serving others and making a difference within our Athletics Department, across campus, and in our community.
- 2025: Kaylee Van Eps (Women's Basketball)
- 2024: Lylah Washington (Volleyball)
- 2023: Vincent Polignano (Track and Field)
- 2022: Teasha McKoy (Track and Field)
- 2021: Mary Clougherty (Basketball)
- 2020: Kate Derrenbacker (Lacrosse), Meagan Eripret (Basketball), Ryan Paradise (Cross Country/Track)
- 2019: Lidia Breen
- 2018: Buck Schwab
- 2017: Matt Bonshak
- 2016: Elizabeth Sharlow
- 2015: Madaline Smith
- 2014: Alex Fitzpatrick
- 2013: Liz Lucas
- 2012: Leah Kulp
- 2011: Carly Potock
- 2010: Mo Reynolds
- 2009: Ashley Pritchard
- 2008: Stuart Baxter
- 2007: Mel Lepko
- 2006: Mitch Gilfillan
- 2005: Jessica DePalo*
- 2004: Dave Crockett
Graduating Mary O. Hurley Leadership Award
Established in 1980, in honor of counselor Mary O. Hurley, and is the top department leadership award for a graduating female student-athlete. This award recognizes the most effective team leadership, characterized by modeling team standards and performing consistently, holding others accountable, and serving as an effective liaison between team and coaches. Qualifications also include strong self-awareness, integrity, competitiveness, toughness, and a positive team-first mentality, which all contribute to high performance academically, athletically, socially and emotionally.
- 2025: Ella Stemmer (Women's Basketball)
- 2024: Ryelle Shuey (Soccer)
- 2023: Martina Sell (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2022: Drew Pecora (Field Hockey)
- 2021: Mariah Sexe (Basketball)
- 2020: Amanda Boyer (Field Hockey), Hannah Hedstrom (Basketball), Emily Preble (Softball)
- 2019: Sabrina Mertz
- 2018: Julianna Malachin
- 2017: Vicky Lattanzio
- 2016: Kendall Garden
- 2015: Kelly Scott
- 2014: Brooke Astor
- 2013: Becky Guman
- 2012: Jana Bausbas
- 2011: Lauren Dykstra*
- 2010: Tricia Smith
- 2009: Lisa Sweeney*
- 2008: Terry Mongan
- 2007: Julie Sterrett
- 2006: Linda Hendrixson
- 2005: Jessica DePalo*
- 2004: Jill Kober
- 2003: Stephanie Dignea
- 2002: Cindy Tindall
- 2001: Bonnie Hoffman
- 2000: Traci Rickert
- 1999: Molly Burckhardt
- 1998: Jessica Schmidt
- 1997: Cheryl Dede
- 1996: Kathy Kotula
- 1995: Christie Berta
- 1994: Daryl Smith
- 1993: Mary Oliverie
- 1992: Laura Leigh-Manuell
- 1991: Caroline Kurz
- 1990: Kim Brower
- 1989: Ann Cavanaugh
- 1988: Liz Hamilton
- 1987: Gail Jacobs*
- 1986: Mary Weiner
- 1985: Susan Coursen*
- 1984: Kathleen Zeberlein
- 1983: Diane Villwock
- 1982: Michele Ruth
- 1981: Bonnie Lewis
- 1981: Elise Braceras
- 1980: Karen Lelinski
- 1979: Nancy Barrett-Kreider*
- 1978: Lori Collmann
- 1977: Kathleen Benusa
- 1976: Lori Collmann
- 1975: Judith Mannis-Kirkwood
- 1974: Toni Connell
- 1973: Lois Biamon-Sunflower
* LU Hall Of Fame Inductee
ÂGraduating John A. Cable Leadership Award
This award was established and first awarded in 1927, and was funded by an endowment gift from the Allentown John Hancock Agency of Joe DiMento, Tom Nikles '82, and Jim Serratelli '86, and is named in honor of 1945 graduate John Cable. This is the top department leadership award for a graduating male student-athlete and recognizes the most effective team leadership characterized by modeling team standards and performing consistently, holding others accountable, and serving as an effective liaison between team and coaches. Qualifications also include strong self-awareness, integrity, competitiveness, toughness, and a positive team-first mentality, all of which contribute to high performance academically, athletically, socially and emotionally.
- 2025: Dante Perri (Football)
- 2024: David Hurly (Golf)
- 2023: Evan Taylor (Basketball)
- 2022: Jordan Wood (Wrestling)
- 2021: Divine Buckhram (Football)
- 2020: Jordan Cohen (Basketball), Owen Quinn (Golf), Will Smith (Soccer)
- 2019: Ryan Malloy
- 2018: Zach Duffy
- 2017: Justin White
- 2016: Mike Gazillo
- 2015: Jimmy Miller
- 2014: Tyler Mueller
- 2013: Mike Colvin
- 2012: Chris Lum
- 2011: Al Pierce
- 2010: Zahir Carrington
- 2009: Brendan VanAckeren
- 2008: Bryan White
- 2007: Tom Gilbert
- 2006: Jeff King
- 2005: Jason Morrell
- 2004: Greg Gregorek
- 2003: Dan Perciballi
- 2002: Mike Rabinovitz
- 2001: Edil Layayo
- 2000: Jarid Hess
- 1999: Brian Baker
- 1998: Nick DiCello
- 1997: Mark Miller
- 1996: Mike Policarpo, Chris Querns, Brian Yost
- 1995: Rob Chesley
- 1994: Chris Padurano
- 1993: Jason Cristino
- 1992: Tom Clark
- 1991: Shon Harker
- 1990: Matt Ruppel
- 1989: Eric Frary
- 1988: Chris Marshall
- 1987: No Award Given
- 1986: Joseph Uliana
- 1985: Mike Androlewicz
- 1984: Paul Wickman
- 1983: Michael Coryell
- 1982: William Pertysi
- 1981: Robert Buckheit
- 1980: Roger Bomgardner
- 1979: David Melone
- 1978: Steve Kreider*
- 1977: Thomas Giordani
- 1976: Michael Yaszemski
- 1975: Paul Barnes
- 1974: James Addonizio
- 1973: Frank Zawatsju
- 1972: John Rizzo*
- 1971: Thaddeus Jamula
- 1970: James Baxter
- 1969: Bradley Fox
- 1968: Richard Miller
- 1967: Richard Bauer
- 1966: Robert Adelaar
- 1965: Richard Arden
- 1964: No Award Given
- 1963: J. Patrick Clark
- 1962: James Detrixhe
- 1961: Thad Turner*
- 1960: Wight Martindale, Jr
- 1959: Denis Brenan
- 1958: Walter Pijawka
- 1945–57: No Awards Given
- 1944: Kenneth Swayne, Phillip Berg
- 1943: Thomas Buck
- 1942: Frank McKenna
- 1941: Charles Kalmback, Albert Lee, Jr
- 1940: Alfred Cox*
- 1939: Franc Burnett
- 1938: John Hoppock
- 1937: Nelson Leonard
- 1936: Howell Scobey*
- 1935: Parker Berg
- 1934: Ben Bishop*
- 1933: Martin Reed
- 1932: Allen Ware*
- 1931: Walton Fortall
- 1930: William Edgar Blackmar
- 1929: John Irwin Kirkpatrick
- 1928: William Brown, William Meyer, Jr
- 1927: John Bonifore Hayes, Benjamin Weinstein
* LU Hall Of Fame Inductee
ÂGraduating Distinguished Achievement Awards
Established in 1994, the Distinguished Achievement Award goes to graduating student-athletes who have displayed the ideals of a scholar-athlete: high performance in the four cornerstones of the student-athlete experience and high levels of competitiveness and toughness resulting in commendable scholarship and significant athletic achievement at the league level and beyond.
- 2025:Maddie Albrecht(Women's Basketball)
- 2025:Marc Blekhman(Women's Tennis)
- 2025:Mike DeNucci(Football)
- 2025:Julia Gatelein(Field Hockey)
- 2025:Sarah Gill(Women's Swimming and Diving)
- 2025:Liam Lovering(Men's Track and Field)
- 2025:Corinne Lyght(Women's Soccer)
- 2025:George Padezanin(Football)
- 2025:Greg Stagliano(Men's Track and Field)
- 2025:Tyler Whitney-Sidney(Men's Basketball)
- 2024:Â Josie Charles (Softball)
- 2024:Â Emily Cimino (Softball)
- 2024:Â Scott Cole (Lacrosse)
- 2024:Â Sarah Hardy (Swimming and Diving)
- 2024:Â Hayley Hunt (Lacrosse)
- 2024:Â David Hurly (Golf)
- 2024:Â Jake Logan (Wrestling)
- 2024:Â Lindsay MacLellan (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2024:Â Gabby Schneider (Lacrosse)
- 2024:Â Ian Scott (Track and Field)
- 2024:Â Ryelle Shuey (Soccer)
- 2024:Â Christina Yakaboski (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2024:Â Katelyn Young (Softball)
- 2023: Kerem Ayhan (Track and Field)
- 2023: Carley Barjaktarovich (Softball)
- 2023: Sarah Bonthuis (Field Hockey)
- 2023: AJ Burkhart (Wrestling)
- 2023: Frannie Hottinger (Basketball)
- 2023: Josh Humphreys (Wrestling)
- 2023: Maddie Kahn (Field Hockey)
- 2023: Mackenzie Kramer (Basketball)
- 2023: Jake Martinez (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2023: Brian Meyer (Wrestling)
- 2023: Mike Sisselberger (Lacrosse/Wrestling)
- 2023: Daniel Song (Golf)
- 2022:Â Kyle Burke (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2022:Â Jaelynn Chesson (Softball)
- 2022:Â Ann Foley (Swimming and Diving)
- 2022:Â Lenke Havas (Field Hockey)
- 2022:Â Teddy Leggett (Lacrosse)
- 2022:Â Teasha McKoy (Track and Field)
- 2022:Â Drew Pecora (Field Hockey)
- 2022:Â Anthony Tangredi (Lacrosse)
- 2022:Â Jordan Wood (Wrestling)
- 2021: Sean Brown (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2021: Ellie Falk (Rowing)
- 2021: Megan Fennell (Swimming and Diving)
- 2021: Conor Gaffney (Lacrosse)
- 2021: Jake Jakobsen (Wrestling)
- 2021: Jeff Kirshenbaum (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2020:Â Kayla Arestivo (Soccer)
- 2020:Â Ashleigh Crawford (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2020:Â Maura Henderson (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2020:Â Jeff Kirshenbaum (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2020:Â Jordan Kutler (Wrestling)
- 2020:Â Payton Miles (Swimming and Diving)
- 2020:Â Owen Quinn (Golf)
- 2020:Â Brooke Schaeffer (Track and Field)
- 2020:Â Will Smith (Soccer)
- 2020:Â Kip Yegon (Cross Country/Track and Field)
- 2019: Kyle Berman
- 2019: Ethan Frohman
- 2019: Reagan Jahn
- 2019: Scott Parker
- 2019: Clare Severe
- 2019: Jeff Shanfeldt
- 2018: Christina Auyeung
- 2018: Julianne D'Orazio
- 2018: Trevor Knowles
- 2018: Jimmy Mitchell
- 2018: Patrick Reilly
- 2018: Alyssa Riporti
- 2018: Meghan Thompson
- 2018: Doyle Tuvesson
- 2018: Kierstyn Voiro
- 2018: Carolyn Wright
- 2018: Nicole Yozzo
- 2017: Courtney Avery
- 2017: Randy Cruz
- 2017: Allison LaBeau
- 2017: Mitch Minotti
- 2017: Jacob Moyar
- 2017: Kaitlyn Ruffing
- 2017: Micah Tennant
- 2017: Doug Vollaro
- 2017: Lucas Warning
- 2017: Justin White
- 2017: Justin Worley
- 2016: Mason Beckman
- 2016: Nathaniel Brown
- 2016: Morgan Decker
- 2016: Mike Garzillo
- 2016: Kerry Kinek
- 2016: Jamie Luchini
- 2016: Gabrielle Wardle
- 2016: Alexis Watanabe
- 2016: Elixabeth Weiler
- 2016: Max Wessell
- 2015: Lou Adesida
- 2015: Natalie Bates
- 2015: Emily Bausher
- 2015: Ryan Mahalsky
- 2015: Victoria Mullane
- 2015: Jade van Streepen
- 2014: Brooke Astor
- 2014: Jimil Ataman
- 2014: Rachel Charles
- 2014: Alex Fitzpatrick
- 2014: Mark Goldberg
- 2014: Murphee Greeley
- 2014: Tyler Mueller
- 2014: Tyler Mueller
- 2014: Joey Napoli
- 2014: Ty Souders
- 2013: Zach Barket
- 2013: Billy Boyko
- 2013: Robert Hamlin
- 2013: Gabe Knutson
- 2013: E'Lana Lemon
- 2013: Liz Lucas
- 2013: Chelsea Michalek
- 2013: Julia Perry
- 2013: Rosie Roessel
- 2013: Mike Vuono
- 2013: Shane Welsh
- 2012: Jen Colquhoun
- 2012: Alex Doersam
- 2012: Julie Fernandez
- 2012: Mike Groome
- 2012: Evans Kosgei
- 2012: Chris Lum
- 2012: Gemma Pepe
- 2012: Katherine Pierce
- 2012: Zack Rey
- 2012: Leigh Ann Torcivia
- 2012: Steve Tutunjian
- 2011: Liz Carlos
- 2011: Lauren Mains
- 2011: Al Pierce
- 2011: Erica Prosser*
- 2011: Allison Thomas
- 2010: Inneke Carmola
- 2010: Zahir Carrington
- 2010: Marquis Hall
- 2010: Allison Rolish
- 2010: Alex Ross
- 2010: Khalik Uqdah
- 2010: Adam Welsh
- 2009: Shannon Alejandro
- 2009: Alisha Gonzales
- 2009: Dan Johnson
- 2009: Sara MacIntyre
- 2009: Sara Serwo
- 2009: Lisa Sweeney*
- 2009: Jen Therkorn
- 2008: Christy Smith
- 2008: Clark Cohen
- 2008: Kate Marvel
- 2008: Kyle Manning
- 2008: Michaela Pawkewicz
- 2008: John Reese
- 2008: Dave Nakasone
- 2007: Betsy Balaguer
- 2007: Tom Gilbert
- 2007: Gina Lewandowski*
- 2007: Jose Olivero
- 2007: John O'Reilly
- 2007: Jen Schappert
- 2007: Julie Sterrett
- 2007: Joey Verdi
- 2006: Jenny Callan
- 2006: Grant Flothmeier
- 2006: Travis Frick
- 2006: Mary Wieder
- 2005: Sheila Clabby
- 2005: Jessica DePalo*
- 2005: Erin Iwaskiewicz
- 2005: Lavar Pope
- 2005: Jon Trenge
- 2005: Jessica Young
- 2004: Brad Dillon
- 2004: Tom McGeoy
- 2004: Helen Roche
- 2004: Shana Treon
- 2004: Francis Vincent
- 2003: Justin Barone*
- 2003: Jenny Bender
- 2003: Stephanie Digneo
- 2003: Patrick Dugan
- 2003: Rochelle Helea
- 2003: Bing Padmasankha
- 2003: Dan Perciballi
- 2003: Anne Tierney*
- 2002: Lauren Ayres
- 2002: Jason Boire
- 2002: Stephanie Howell
- 2002: Rob Rohn
- 2002: Cindy Tindall
- 2001: Matt Andrews
- 2001: Ryan Bernholz
- 2001: Jami Bisetti
- 2001: Bryan Dunker
- 2001: Bonnie Hoffman
- 2001: Steve Richardson
- 2001: Katie Spain
- 2000: Danielle Baldwin
- 2000: Kelly Collins
- 2000: Travis Doto
- 2000: Kim Luff
- 2000: Allison Merkie
- 2000: Tara Santoroski
- 1999: Kim Freedman
- 1999: Kelly Harkins
- 1999: Nick Martucci
- 1999: Andrew Mittendorf
- 1998: Elizabeth Brodbeck
- 1998: Billy Closson
- 1998: Nick DiCello
- 1998: Patty Goodwin
- 1998: Jen Hendrix
- 1998: Leanne Kelly
- 1998: Carly Lynch
- 1998: Sarah Pusey
- 1998: Kyle Smith
- 1997: Henry D'Alberto
- 1997: Cheryl Dede
- 1997: Amanda Wesser
- 1996: Jill Altshuler*
- 1996: Bob Aylsworth
- 1996: Rob Christie
- 1996: Jeff Cline
- 1996: Jennifer Crimmins
- 1996: Allison Dorfman
- 1996: Kathy Kotula
- 1996: Donna Schall
- 1996: Brian Yost
- 1995: No Awards Given
- 1994: Scott Chambers
- 1994: Jennifer George
- 1994: Nicole Miller
- 1994: Brian Nagele
- 1994: Gretchen Repasky
* LU Hall Of Fame Inductee
Joseph D. Sterrett Graduating Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award
This is the department's most prestigious award. Established in 1994, the Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award goes to the individual who epitomizes the ideals of a true Lehigh scholar-athlete: self-awareness and the ability to achieve balance academically, athletically, socially and emotionally, consistent evidence of integrity, and the discipline to adhere to keystone behaviors, distinctive levels of competitiveness, toughness, and a team first mentality, resulting in exemplary scholarship, athletic achievement and a commitment to serving others.
- 2025: Maddie Albrecht (Women's Basketball)
- 2024: Scott Cole (Lacrosse)
- 2023: Carley Barjaktarovich (Softball)
- 2022: Ann Foley (Swimming and Diving)
- 2021: Conor Gaffney (Lacrosse), Ann Foley (Swimming and Diving), Jeff Kirshenbaum (Cross Country/Track)
- 2020: Maura Henderson (Cross Country/Track and Field), Jordan Kutler (Wrestling), Owen Quinn (Golf)
- 2019: Reagan Jahn
- 2018: Patrick Reilly
- 2017: Kaitlyn Ruffing
- 2016: Mike Garzillo
- 2015: Emily Bausher
- 2014: Ty Souders
- 2013: Robert Hamlin
- 2012: Evans Kosgei
- 2011: Erica Prosser
- 2010: Marquis Hall
- 2009: Lisa Sweeney*
- 2008: Christy Smith
- 2007: Jen Schappert
- 2006: Travis Frisk
- 2005: Erin Iwaskiewicz
- 2004: Brad Dillon
- 2003: Anne Tierney*
- 2002: Rob Rohn
- 2001: Bonnie Hoffman
- 2000: Danielle Baldwin
- 1999: Nick Martucci
- 1998: Elizabeth Brodbeck
- 1997: Amanda Wessner
- 1996: Jill Altshuler*
- 1996: Jeff Cline
- 1995: Karen Kascinski
- 1995: Jason Mack
- 1994: Gretchen Repasky
* LU Hall Of Fame Inductee
