VOLSCARS winners announced

The University of Tennessee Athletics Department held the second annual VOLSCARS on Monday night at the Knoxville Convention Center.

The concept for the VOLSCARS was developed by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as a way to showcase and celebrate the accomplishments of both the men’s and women’s athletic departments. The event was a sports award show modeled after the ESPYs. Tennessee student-athletes began the evening on the “orange” carpet with media interviews in true Hollywood style, followed by a dinner and awards show.

Nominees and award winners included:

Rookie of the Year - given to the rookie in both men’s and women’s athletics who made a direct impact through hard work and dedication.

Female

Annie Alexander-Track

Libuska Bruncivoka-Rowing

Aleksa Akerfelds-Swimming (winner)

Nikki Fowler-Volleyball

Angie Bjorkland-Basketball

Male

Tyler Smith - Basketball

Eric Berry – Football (winner)

Evander Wells - Track

Brad Craig - Swimming

John Patrick Smith - Tennis

Best Supporting Staff Member – awarded to the staff member that has helped, through constant support, make it possible for the head coach to do their job.

Joe Hendee-Swimming

Bryce Wallor-M. Golf

Sherry Parker-Baseball

Katie Wynn-W. Basketball

Dean Lockwood-W. Basketball (winner)

Best Comeback – awarded for the best comeback during a game, match or meet

Baseball vs. Florida

M. Basketball vs. Florida

Football vs. Vanderbilt (winner)

M. Tennis vs. Auburn

Supporting Role – given to the unsung hero; a high impact player that does not always get credit, but that the team needs for success.

Female Best Supporting Role

Tanya Emerson-Soccer

Shanna Dickenson-Track & Field

Shannon Doepking-Softball (winner)

Alexis Hornbuckle-Basketball

Diana Cantu-Golf

Male Best Supporting Role

JP Prince – basketball (winner)

Vladimir Richard – football

Jangy Addy –track

Danny Wiltz – baseball

Davey Sandgren – tennis

Big Orange Award - given to a student-athlete who exhibits high character and enthusiasm, has a positive attitude, and encourages their teammates.

Female Big Orange Award

Caitlin Ryan-Softball (winner)

Rebecca Watson-Golf

Ghizela Schutte – Tennis

Cait McMahan-Basketball

Ashley Quinn-Swimming

Male Big Orange Award

Jordan Howell – basketball

Cody Brown – baseball (winner)

Matt Pritchett – track

Phillip Pettit – golf

Jimmy Dabney – swimming

Volunteer Award - presented to the female student-athlete who showed commitment to service, volunteerism and leadership.

Howard Aldmon Female Volunteer Award

Marisa Mohan-Rowing (winner)

Cleo Tyson-Track

Nicky Anosike-Basketball

Nicole Smith-Golf

Leah Hinkey-Volleyball

Male Volunteer Award

Ben Rogers – Tennis

Zane Stone– baseball (winner)

Erik Ainge – football

Matt Pritchett – track

Wayne Chism - basketball

Best TV Moment – awarded to the most exciting TV moment of the year.

Hornbuckle Tip In to the National Championship Game: Women’s Basketball (winner)

Tennessee’s 4 Overtime Win Over Kentucky to Clinch SEC Eastern Division Championship-Football

Win @ Memphis Game-Men’s Basketball

200 Freestyle Relay-Women’s Swimming

Scholar-Athlete Award – awarded to the student-athlete with the highest GPA.

Helen B. Watson Female Scholar

Winner: Lillian Hammond – Softball

Male Scholar

Winner: Steven Tobin—Track & Field

Coach of the Year – awarded to the coach with the best year-end results.

Lady Vols Head Coach Of The Year

Pat Summitt – basketball (winner)

Karen & Ralph Weekly –softball

Vols Head Coach of the Year

Bruce Pearl - basketball

Jim Kelson – golf (winner)

Mr. Tennessee - given to the student-athlete who exemplifies the spirit of Tennessee and is awarded based on academics, athletics, team leadership and service.

Jangy Addy – track (winner)

Erik Ainge - football

Kaden Hensel - tennis

Phillip Pettitt – golf

Michael Wolfe - swimming

Miss Tennessee - given to the student-athlete who exemplifies the spirit of Tennessee and is awarded based on academics, athletics, team leadership and service.

Lauren Leroy

Nicky Anosike (winner)

Sarah Bowman

Marci Turner

Kendra Warren

VOLSCARS Best Athlete – awarded to the student-athlete that made the most valuable contribution to the team during the timeline of March 26, 2007 through April 8, 2008.

VOLSCARS Female Best Athlete

Candace Parker-Basketball (winner)

Lauren Leroy-Diving

Christine Magnuson-Swimming (runner-up)

Sarah Bowman-Track & Field

Monica Abbott-Softball

Runner Up – Christine Magnuson

Winner – Candace Parker

VOLSCARS Male Best Athlete

Chris Lofton - basketball

Rubin Williams – track (winner)

Evander Wells – track

Jonas Persson – swimming (runner-up)

Team of the Year – awarded to the team with the best year-end finish.

Female Team of the Year

Softball

Basketball (winner)

Male Team of the Year

Basketball

Track (winner)

Cross Country

Golf

Football