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BOSTON - Boston University's Department of Athletics gathered on Monday evening for the annual Student-Athlete Awards Banquet at the George Sherman Union Grand Ballroom. In addition to the traditional awards, the first-ever Rhettys were handed out thanks to a collaboration with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Traditional Awards

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Joseph P. Mercurio Campus Community Recognition – Alan Weinberger

Student-Athlete Service Award – Justin Flynn (MT&F)

Woman of the Year – Alexis Crossley (WIH)

John B. Simpson Award – Matt Gilbert (MSOC), Christian Carson-Banister (MLAX), Moriah Connolly (SB)
Given to seniors who have demonstrated enthusiasm and leadership

E. Ray Speare Award – Matti Groll (MT&F)
Top male scholar-athlete in the senior class

Gretchen Schuyler Award – Adela Cejnarova (GOLF)
Top female scholar-athlete in the senior class

Mildred Barnes Award – Makayla Karr-Warner (WLTROW)
Top female athlete

Mickey Cochrane Award – David Oluwadara (MT&F)
Top male athlete

Terrier Pride Award - Sarah Hope (WBB)

The Rhettys

Unsung Hero - Male: Miguel Cepeda (MTEN), Female: Bea Baumberger Altirriba (FH)

Breakout Athlete - Male: Joe Stucky (MLAX), Female: Cammy Jensen (FH)

Upset of the Year - WIH vs. Minnesota

Play of the Year - MLAX vs. Navy 

Moment of the Year - Sarah Hope breaking WBB 3-point record

- The emcees for the evening were seniors Rachel Blauner and Bridget Conway from the women's soccer team
- Women's cross country and women's tennis tied for the Team GPA Award with an impressive 3.52.
- Athletic director Drew Marrochello announced that seniors Charlotte Castronovo (WLAX) and Jake De Vries (MTEN) will be the recipients of the Aldo "Buff" Donelli Award for Leadership at the 2017 BU Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony, which will be held next fall.