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7th Annual Building Champions Awards are Tonight
May 06, 2020 | General
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The seventh-annual Building Champions Awards gala presented by CHI St. Joseph Health will be held virtually tonight at 7 p.m. on the Texas A&M Athletics YouTube channel.
Fans can follow the event's broadcast on youtube.com/aggieathletics, as well as live updates on the Texas A&M Athletics Twitter account, @12thMan.
The Building Champions Awards (BCAs) recognizes Aggie student-athletes from the 2019-20 seasons with awards for various academic, service, leadership and athletic endeavors. Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork will emcee the night along with guest appearances from multiple former Aggie student-athletes.
Awards recognized throughout the night include the Bill Erwin Scholar-Athlete Award, Newcomer of the Year Award, Lohman Inspiration Award, Nye Academic Center Award, Selfless Service Award, Athlete of the Year and the Distinguished Letterman Award.
The Nye Academic Center award is voted on by the Center for Student-Athlete Services staff, while the Selfless Service Award is awarded to the student-athlete that totaled the most volunteer hours. All other awards are nominated by coaches and selected by the awards committee and senior staff.
Fans can follow the event's broadcast on youtube.com/aggieathletics, as well as live updates on the Texas A&M Athletics Twitter account, @12thMan.
The Building Champions Awards (BCAs) recognizes Aggie student-athletes from the 2019-20 seasons with awards for various academic, service, leadership and athletic endeavors. Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork will emcee the night along with guest appearances from multiple former Aggie student-athletes.
Awards recognized throughout the night include the Bill Erwin Scholar-Athlete Award, Newcomer of the Year Award, Lohman Inspiration Award, Nye Academic Center Award, Selfless Service Award, Athlete of the Year and the Distinguished Letterman Award.
The Nye Academic Center award is voted on by the Center for Student-Athlete Services staff, while the Selfless Service Award is awarded to the student-athlete that totaled the most volunteer hours. All other awards are nominated by coaches and selected by the awards committee and senior staff.
2020 BCA Nominees and Awards
Bill Erwin Scholar-Athlete of the Year
- The Bill Erwin Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award recognizes a male and female student-athlete who balances athletics and scholarship while maintaining a minimum 3.25 GPA.
- Male Nominees: Jon Bishop (Track & Field), Luke McGhee (Basketball), Ben Walker (Swimming & Diving), Chris Weber (Baseball) and Braden White (Football)
- Female Nominees: Raena Eldridge (Swimming & Diving), Ashley Driscoll (Track & Field), Katie Conklin (Equestrian), Camille Conner (Volleyball), Aahliyah Jackson (Basketball), Macie Kolb (Soccer) and Tatiana Makarova (Tennis)
Newcomer of the Year
- This award recognizes a freshman or transfer student-athlete in his or her first year at Texas A&M who has made significant athletic contributions.
- Male Nominees: Demani Richardson (Football), Quenton Jackson (Basketball), Carlton Orange (Track & Field) and Chris Weber (Baseball)
- Female Nominees: Deborah Acquah (Track & Field), Alyssa Clairmont (Swimming & Diving) and Lauren Davis (Volleyball)
Lohman Inspiration Award
- The Lohman Inspiration Award recognizes a student-athlete at Texas A&M who has demonstrated integrity and tenacity in overcoming incredible challenges in pursuit of his or her education. This person makes a commitment to working with and learning from others, as well as being a good role model for others who struggle.
Nye Academic Center Award
- This award honors a male and a female student-athlete who has demonstrated consistent dedication to their academics by utilizing resources, improving their academic performance, always giving their best effort and having the discipline needed to be successful in the classroom while upholding the Aggie Core Values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity and Selfless Service.
- Male Nominees: Clifford Chattman (Football), Keldrick Carper (Football) and Jonathan Childress (Baseball)
- Female Nominees: McKinzie Green (Basketball), Emma Stephenson (Swimming & Diving), Jania Martin (Track & Field) and Madison Wanicka (Equestrian)
Selfless Service Award
- The Selfless Service Award is presented to the student-athlete who participates in the highest number of service hours for the academic year.
Athlete of the Year
- This award is presented to the top male and female student-athletes based upon athletic excellence over the past year.
- Male Nominees: Shaine Casas (Swimming & Diving), Devin Dixon (Track & Field), Asa Lacy (Baseball), Braden Mann (Football) and Val Vacherot (Tennis)
- Female Nominees: Jazmine Fray (Track & Field), Hollann Hans (Volleyball), Chennedy Carter (Basketball), N'Dea Jones (Basketball), Jing Quah (Swimming & Diving) and Ally Watt (Soccer)
Distinguished Letterman Award
- The Distinguished Letterman Award is the highest honor presented to a student-athlete once a year by the athletics department. The individual is someone who displays extraordinary talents in the areas of athletics, scholarship, leadership and service.
- Male Nominees: Jake Gibbons (Swimming & Diving), Mason Corbett (Baseball), Bryce Deadmon (Track & Field), Chuck Mitchell (Basketball) and Colton Prater (Football)
- Female Nominees: Brittany Parker (Track & Field), Riley McQuaid (Tennis), Sam Siebenaller (Swimming & Diving), Haley Slocum (Volleyball) and Jasmine Williams (Basketball)
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