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