UM-Dearborn Announces All-Sports Banquet Winners
UM-Dearborn student-athletes, faculty, and staff gathered for the annual All-Sports Banquet inside the Fieldhouse.
DEARBORN, Mich. -- The University of Michigan-Dearborn Department of Athletics and Recreation announced its annual awards at the 2025 All-Sports Banquet. Over 350 people gathered inside the Fieldhouse to honor 14 individuals for their athletic achievements and classroom success. Keynote speaker Carol Zuniga, the CEO of Hegira Health, highlighted the night.
Each award will be listed below, along with a brief description and the recipients of each award.
Wolverine Award
The Wolverine Award is presented to one female and one male student-athlete each year who achieved success in both the classroom and competition and had to persevere through a difficult situation while continuing to succeed in the classroom and demonstrating extraordinary spirit.
Female: Lilly Johnson (Women's Basketball)
Male: David Egged (Baseball)
RUDY Award
The William "Rudy" Radulovich Award is given annually to two student-athletes who embody hard work, team spirit, and enthusiasm and serve as a memory of what Rudy demonstrated every day. This award was established by The Conrad Charitable Foundation to honor the memory of William "Rudy" Radulovich, who was the first Intramural Sports Director at the University of Michigan–Dearborn. Through his energy and leadership as Intramural Sports Director at UM-Dearborn, Rudy established an active sports and recreational program involving all segments of the campus.
Female: Kendyl Gearhart (Softball)
Male: Ryan Savage (Lacrosse)
Newcomers of the Year
The Newcomer of the Year Award is given to a student-athlete competing in their first season at UM-
Dearborn, who demonstrates strong athletic performance and strong effort in the classroom, and
embodies the five Core Values of the NAIA, which are Integrity, Servant Leadership, Sportsmanship, Respect, and
Responsibility.
Female: Julia Tasker (Women's Soccer)
Male: Reece Rath (Lacrosse)
Coach of the Year (Voted by UM-Dearborn Head Coaches)
Carrie Sirola (Women's Ice Hockey)
Athletes of the Year
The Athlete of the Year Award is given to a student-athlete who demonstrates strong athletic
performance, and a strong effort in the classroom and embodies the five Core Values of the NAIA of
Integrity, Servant Leadership, Sportsmanship, Respect, and Responsibility.
Female: Kenna Borso (Women's Ice Hockey)
Male: Jackson Reynolds (Men's Basketball)
Chancellor's Award
The Chancellor's Award recipients must demonstrate distinguished leadership, high academic success, and extraordinary commitment to the community and to the university.
Female: Kenzie Mertz (Volleyball)
Male: Jack Meyers (Lacrosse)
Robert L. Simpson and Bruce O. Bublitz SLAAM Scholarship
The annual Robert L. Simpson and Bruce O. Bublitz SLAAM Scholarship Awards are given to one male and one female student-athlete. The award includes a one-year $1,500 scholarship to each recipient for the 2023-24 academic year. Recipients of these awards are recognized for their past and continued dedication and commitment as student-athletes at UM-Dearborn and beyond.
Female: Cadence Pero (Women's Golf & Ice Hockey)
Male: Brett Leidal (Men's Cross Country)
Hannah Colin Scholarship
The Hannah Colin Scholarship is given to a student in the College of Business or Engineering and Computer Science. Andi Evers of women's golf and & ice hockey received the scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year.
