DePaul University Athletics
Sports Performance Award
The Blue Demon Sports Performance Award is presented annually to one female and one male student-athlete who exemplify the standards of the sports performance department and the values of DePaul University. Honorees lead by example, bringing responsibility, dedication, and effort every day while promoting a winning attitude. Their pursuit of excellence pushes their teammates to get better and lifts the whole team.
Most Recent Honorees
2024-25
Schuyler Riese
Women's Soccer
2024-25
Ryder Henares
Men's Golf
Past Honorees
Every Blue Demon recognized since the award began in 2002-03.
2023-24Jorie Allen (Women's Basketball) and Ethan Gordon (Men's Soccer)
2022-23Noelle Malkamaki (Track & Field) and Brendan Favre (Men's Basketball)
2021-22Skylor Hilger (Softball) and Ben Litwin (Track & Field)
2020-21Bina Saipi (Women's Soccer) and Boris Spanjaard (Men's Tennis)
2019-20Kelly Campbell (Women's Basketball) and Adam Nelson (Men's Track & Field)
2018-19Laura Edwards (Women's Track & Field) and Max Strus (Men's Basketball)
2017-18Vanessa Nigg (Women's Soccer) and Peter Ryckbosch (Men's Basketball)
2016-17Jessica January (Women's Basketball) and Joe Hanel (Men's Basketball)
2015-16Morgan Maize (Softball) and Sten Leusink (Men's Tennis)
2014-15Brooke Schulte (Women's Basketball) and Anthony Babicz (Men's Track & Field)
2013-14Ali Lenti (Softball) and Adam Kovacs (Men's Track & Field)
2012-13Taylor Hynes (Women's Cross Country/Track & Field) and Edwind McGhee (Men's Basketball)
2011-12Morgan Celaya (Women's Soccer) and Erik Peterson (Golf)
2010-11Sarah Shizas (Softball) and Matt Leinauer (Men's Soccer)
2009-10Sam Quigley (Women's Basketball) and Jim Theologes (Men's Track & Field)
2008-09Amber Patton (Softball) and Patrick Hopkins (Men's Soccer)
2007-08Molly Borchardt (Women's Soccer) and Brent Zang (Men's Soccer)
2006-07Ciara Johnson (Women's Basketball) and Marcus Heard (Men's Basketball)
2005-06Kate Sheaks (Softball), Lindsey Deason (Women's Track & Field) and Matt McMahon (Golf)
2004-05Amy Holmes (Volleyball), Mike Fessler (Men's Tennis) and Marlon Brumfield (Men's Basketball)
2003-04Lindsey Deason (Women's Soccer) and Jarrod Jahnke (Men's Track & Field)
2002-03Julianne Sitch (Women's Soccer) and Jon Foley (Men's Soccer)