Fredericton, NB – St. Thomas University proudly hosted its annual banquet awards yesterday, celebrating the remarkable achievements of our student-athletes both on and off the field. The event, held at the Fredericton Inn, brought together a vibrant community of athletes, coaches, and supporters to honor excellence and commitment within our athletic programs.
This year marked a significant milestone for St. Thomas University as we embraced and excelled in various initiatives aimed at making a positive impact beyond the sports arena. Noteworthy initiatives included a successful food drive, the inaugural Tommies Pride Night celebration, and the impactful Think Pink initiative, among others.
During the banquet, STU Athletics named their major award winners and team award winners, such as the Costal Graphics Athletes of the Year, LeRoy Washburn Community Service Award and more.
Major Awards
Athlete of the Year for Women's Program: Ekaterina Pelowich
Ekaterina was a staple of our Supplement King Athlete of the Week nominations as well as being a National Athlete of the Week. She was amongst the top players in the country in scoring and provided leadership for the team’s late season push.
Athlete of the Year for Men's Program: Josh Oakes
Josh was named the ACAA Player of the Year for the conference and a first-team all-star. He led the conference in scoring while playing a mostly defensive position for a team that went undefeated during the regular season. His leadership on and off the field has been a staple of the team’s success
LeRoy Washburn Community Service Award: Women’s Volleyball
John Frederick Walls Award: Luke Ewen
Cathy Wadden Commitment Award: Celine Sterckel
Team Awards
Cross Country
- Rookie of the Year: Maria Jose Anaya
- Most Improved: Daniel Calvo
- Female MVP: Isobel MacLean
- Male MVP: Carlos Lapucci
Women’s Rugby
- Rookie of the Year – Aurora Sutton
- Most Improved Player – Grace Perry
- Heather Leonard Memorial Award – Alexis Falconer
- MVP – Rachel MacDonald
Women’s Soccer
- Rookie of the year: Delaney Hancock
- Unsung Hero: Ella Mercer
- Mary Cronin Memorial Leadership Award: Ginny Phillips
- MVP: Caitlyn Steeves
Men’s Soccer
- Rookie of the year: Mees Van Nouhuys
- Unsung Hero: Sam Choiniere
- Leadership Award: Luke Ewen
- MVP: Josh Oakes
Women’s Hockey
- Rookie of the year: Nadia Lavoie
- Most Improved Player: Jordan Chaulk
- Top Defensive Player: Aislynn Byers
- MVP : Ekaterina Pelowich
Women’s Volleyball
- Rookie of the Year: Brooke Thompson
- Coach’s Choice: Maddie MacGregor
- Unsung Hero: Julia Campbell
- Leadership Awards: Andrea Bell and Madison Ball
- Most Valuable Player: Kathleen Boyle
Men’s Volleyball
- Rookie of the Year: Parker Melnick
- Most Improved Player: Brenton Romanchuk
- Most Valuable Player: Raph Fiset
Men’s Basketball
- Rookie of the Year – River Lanz
- Most Improved Player – Evan Valanne
- Top Defensive- Ethan Tumwine
- MVP- Geoffrey Lavoie and Noah McCarthy
Women’s Basketball
- Rookie of the Year: Paige Leblanc
- Leadership Award: Kylee Roi
- Defensive Player: Kylee Roi
- MVP: Celine Sterckel
St. Thomas University extends its heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients and expresses gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of these impactful initiatives. We look forward to continuing our journey of excellence and community engagement in the upcoming academic year.