Spring Athletic Awards

Every April, Florida Community College at Jacksonville sets aside an evening to celebrate excellence in academics, athletics, and life in general. The Stars Athletic Department is joined by the College’s Administration, members of the District Board of Trustees, members of the Foundation Board of Directors, parents, friends and community members to showcase and honor our student-athletes and their accomplishments.

Each of our six sports present four separate awards. Those awards are:

• Academic Award — selected based on grade point average and coursework.
• Coach’s Award — selected based on the spirit of hustle, dedication and desire to excel.
• Most Improved Player Award — selected based on progression of skill and development since the year began.
• Most Valuable Player Award — selected based on outstanding athletic ability in terms of contribution, coach-ability, skill and department.

The final award presented at each ceremony is the President’s Award. The criteria for selection are:

• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Participation in their sport
• Leadership
• Community/Campus Activities
• Desire to Achieve

The 2008 Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the Wilson Center on FCCJ’s South Campus on Beach Boulevard.

Tennis Coach Mike Stroud presents the Most Valuable Player Award to Shari Dillet.	Baseball Coach Chris Blaquiere presents the Academic Award to Craig Page.
Men’s Basketball Coach Philip Stitt presents the Coach’s Award to Hunter Ross.	Volleyball Coach Mary Andrew presents Erin Spake with her sophomore watch.
Women’s Basketball Coach Debra Woods presents the Coach’s Award to Alandris Griffin.	President’s Award nominees Brian Gilbert (men’s basketball), Kavie Sturch (volleyball) and Angii Verbeelen (softball) pose with Dr. Steven Wallace, President of Florida Community College.
Members of the Men’s Basketball team enjoying the reception following the ceremony.	Volleyball team members gather around a table in the Lakeside Room during the reception.
Softball coaches Lauren Redfern (left) and Jami Lind sandwich President’s Award winner Jamii Verbeelen.