Track and Field Awards Banquet

On Sunday, Nov. 9, the NU RelayClub held its 15th annual awards banquet to highlight the accomplishments of Nebraska track and field and cross country student-athletes during the 2008 track and field season and the 2007 cross country season. The banquet was held at the Embassy Suites and was open to student-athletes, their families, the Relay Club and the track and field staff.

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2008 Track and Field Awards
Sam Waugh Men’s Most Outstanding Track and Field Award – Dusty Jonas
Henderson State Bank Women’s Outstanding Track and Field Award – Kayla Colgrove (Wilkinson)
Men’s Most Valuable Team Performer – Dusty Jonas
Women’s Most Valuable Team Performer – Megan Wheatley and Epley Bullock
Men’s Most Improved Track Athlete – Adam Dailey
Women’s Most Improved Track Athlete – Natalja Callahan (Zarcenko)
Men’s Most Improved Field Athlete – Paul Hamilton and Ryan Petrocchi
Women’s Most Improved Field Athlete – Chantae McMillan
Men’s Outstanding Newcomer Award – Nicholas Gordon
Women’s Outstanding Newcomer Award – Lara Crofford
Men’s High Score Award at the Big 12 Conference Meet -  Dusty Jonas
Women’s High Score Award at the Big 12 Conference Meet – Lara Crofford
Russ White Spirit Award – Keith Lloyd and Kim Shubert

2007 Cross Country Awards
Men’s  Most Valuable Cross Country Runner – Peter van der Westhuizen
Women’s Most Valuable Cross Country Runner – Lara Crofford
Men’s Most Improved Cross Country Runner – Kyle Custer
Women’s Most Improved Cross Country Runner – Rachel Carrizales

Academic Awards
Ed Weir Scholarship – Lukas Hulett
Academic Momentum Award – Nikita Eades