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Lineup of Humber Awards

2024 Humber Athletics Varsity Awards

ETOBICOKE – The Humber Department of Athletics held its 37th annual awards banquet on April 4, honouring the accomplishments of its student-athletes from the 2023-24 season. 

The Hawks captured two CCAA national titles and 10 OCAA gold medals, while 12 players were named CCAA All-Canadians, and one was selected as the OCAA Player of the Year. 

Male Athlete of the Year
  • Jalen Menzies, Basketball
  • Jacob Dobson, Curling
Female Athlete of the Year
  • Erika Dodd, Volleyball
  • Meaghan Mallett, Curling
Rookie of the Year
  • Timothy Lock, Badminton
  • Kennedy Williscroft, Volleyball
  • Kwabena Antwi, Basketball
  • Shade Hansen, Softball
Athletic Director's Pick
  • Jaskarn Kalsi, Volleyball
  • Alexis Ferreira, Softball
  • Romeo Osas Joshua, Basketball
Mike Katz Coach of the Year Award
  • Sean Turriff, Curling
Doug Fox Award of Distinction

Awarded to an athlete who was a dominant performer in the league, a statistical leader, and someone recognized by the league through awards such as an All-Canadian or Player of the Year on the provincial or national level.

  • Malik Grant, Basketball
  • Reese Velocci, Softball
  • Marcus Morgan, Volleyball
  • Cassidy Andrews, Volleyball
  • Kaitlynn Russell, Soccer
  • Exosse Kadiebue, Soccer
  • Trey Ross, Golf
  • Madison Ouellette, Golf
  • Kevin Genjaga, Curling
  • Matt Morris, Golf
  • Blaise Uglow, Cross Country
Germain Sanchez Excellence Award

Awarded to an athlete for Athletic Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to the Humber Athletic Program.  Each of these athletes excelled this season and was amongst the best players in the province in their sport.

  • Vanessa Reda, Soccer
  • Chantel Spalla, Soccer
  • Adam Czerkawski, Soccer
  • Leah Durnford, Cross Country
  • Elaine Surjoprajogo, Golf
  • Noah Garner, Curling
  • Ryan Holwell, Golf
  • Jada Fowler, Rugby
  • Te-Anna Stephenson, Volleyball
Warrick Manners Sportsmanship Award

Awarded to an athlete for Athletic Excellence in their sport and good sportsmanship throughout.  These three athletes play their sport the 'right way', the Humber way. 

  • Jason Barbato, Rugby
  • Max Crowder, Volleyball
  • Parker Doig, Curling
Hawk Spirit Award

Awarded to an athlete for dedication and spirit in supporting Varsity Athletics, and this individual … as a fan or in working behind the scenes… are often seen supporting each and every team:

  • Xavier Whittle, Baseball
Hawk Heart Award

Awarded to an athlete for perseverance and/or resiliency through adversity, and these three athletes demonstrated resiliency to achieve great success for their teams:

  • Aidan Canning, Rugby
  • Chris Bowen, Volleyball
Humber Leadership Award

Awarded to an athlete who exemplifies leadership qualities throughout the year in all aspects of varsity (locker room, classroom, HPC, VAC, wearing the H).  These four athletes have shown over their time to lead in many ways, sometimes quietly, but always letting their game speak.

  • Tye Wallace, Rugby
  • Shea Hilpert, Softball
  • Kameron David, Basketball
  • Justin Groves, Baseball
Academic/Athletic Excellence Award

Awarded to an athlete who displays exceptional work ethic both in sport and in the classroom. 

  • Emma Rebel, Curling
  • Sarah Baptie, Basketball
The Teresa Arnini HPC Athletes of the Year 
  • Sydney Ferguson, Volleyball
  • Yuvraj Panaich, Rugby
The HPC Team of the Year
  • Men's Volleyball

Team Awards

Badminton

MVP – Zeel Rohit
MVP – Gokul Krishna
Rookie – Timothy Lock
Rookie – Ayushi Vasava

Baseball

MVP – Aidan Murphy
Coaches Pick – Jack St. Louis

Basketball – Men's

MVP – Jalen Menzies
Coaches Pick – Jamani Barrett

Basketball – Women's

MVP – Sarah Baptie
Coaches Pick – Sydney Crawford

Cross Country

MVP – Blaise Uglow
MVP – Leah Durnford
Most Improved – Jade DeLisle
Most Improved – Zoë Collat

Curling

MVP – Matthew Abrams
MVP – Meaghan Mallett
Coaches Pick – Kevin Genjaga
Coaches Pick – Kyrsten Elson

Golf

MVP – Matthew Morris
MVP – Madison Ouellette
Coaches Pick – Trey Ross
Most Improved – Elaine Surjoprajogo

Indoor Soccer – Men's

MVP – Danny Medeiros
Coaches Pick – Franz Mella

Indoor Soccer – Women's

MVP – Cara Serapiglia
Coaches Pick – Hayley Lewis

Rugby

MVP – Seth Kirkham
Rookie – Ngatukumbe Kaukumangera

Rugby Sevens

MVP – Mara De Melo
Rookie – Meghan Aucoin

Softball

MVP – Alexis Ferreira
Rookie – Shade Hansen

Soccer – Men's

MVP – Adam Czerkawski
Coaches Pick – Matthew Laic

Soccer – Women's

MVP – Kaitlynn Russell
Coaches Pick – Emily Robitaille

Volleyball – Men's

MVP – Josh Nicholson
Rookie – Paul Manna

Volleyball – Women's

MVP – Cassidy Andrews
Coaches Pick – Kennedy Williscroft