Georgia State athletics celebrated the accomplishments of student-athletes on and off the field at the annual Golden Panther Awards ceremony, held Monday evening at the GSU Convocation Center.

Baseball players Luke Boynton and JoJo Jackson, women's track and field athlete Ro Fluker, women's basketball player Mikyla Tolivert, and football player Tristan Lyon served as the emcees for the evening.

Panthers Cup: Recognizes the team that shows its commitment to all areas in which we as student-athletes look to excel: academics, community, and civic service, and supporting Georgia State University to make it a better place for us all.

Winner: Softball with 546 total team hours and a 100 percent team commitment.

NEWCOMER ACADEMIC MVPs (Highest GPA by Team Freshman or Transfer)
Women's Basketball: Aaliyah Hunt
Beach Volleyball: Michaela Jefferson
Cross Country: Mencia Maruri Abaigar
Women's Golf: Padgett Chitty
Women's Soccer: Therese Guldager
Softball: Gabby Tillis
Women's Tennis: Sara Radojevic
Track & Field: Kendall Ward
Court Volleyball: Pressley Nippert
Baseball: Sam Schofield
Men's Basketball: Dhiaukuei "DK" Manyiel Dut
Football: Sam Lindsey
Men's Golf: Tanner Bronnum
Men's Soccer: Julian Moran
Men's Tennis: Max Weir

ACADEMIC MVPs (Highest GPA on Each Team)
Women's Basketball: Ciara Smith
Beach Volleyball: Amanda Chambers
Cross Country: Erica Hambacker
Women's Golf: Sritha Vemuri
Women's Soccer: Reese Gordon
Softball: Jaycee Goodwin
Women's Tennis: Kourtni Mackenzi Stewart
Track & Field: Camarii Tellis
Court Volleyball: Livy Kowalkowski
Spirit: Hannah Ekole
Band: Rachel Preau
Baseball: Duncan Lutz
Men's Basketball: Aaron Oh
Football: Tristan Lyon
Men's Golf: Liam Shinn
Men's Soccer: Dylan Williams
Men's Tennis: McKane Johnson

TEAM ACADEMIC AWARDS (Highest Team GPA)
Men's Golf & Men's Tennis: 3.61 GPA 
Women's Tennis: 3.95 GPA

ACADEMIC HERO - Presented to the individual who goes above and beyond their administrative educational duties.
Winner: Dr. Kris Varjas, Georgia State University Faculty Athletics Representative

SUSAN REEVES SPIRIT AWARDS - Named for Susan Reeves, a tremendous supporter for all Georgia State teams, and awarded for passion for the program and school spirit.
Cheer/Spirit Winner: Alan Anthony
Pep Band Winner: Sandi Knezevic

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Women's Basketball: Mya Williams
Beach Volleyball: Aree Keller
Cross Country: Julia Martinez Dura
Women's Golf: Padgett Chitty
Women's Soccer: Brook Nelson
Softball: Sydney Boulware
Women's Tennis: Alba Retortillo Soiras
Track & Field: Valissa Brown
Court Volleyball: Jahniya Jackson
Baseball: Ryan Dyal
Men's Basketball: Jay'Den Turner
Football: Kevin Swint
Men's Golf: Gareth Steyn
Men's Soccer: Hideto Gondo
Men's Tennis: Baran Soyler
  
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 
Women's Basketball: Crystal Henderson
Beach Volleyball: Savannah Ebarb
Cross Country: Mencia Maruri Abaigar
Women's Golf: Pariya Sanpanawat
Women's Soccer: Aaliyah Faddoul
Women's Tennis: Francesca Miglio
Track & Field: Kendall Ward
Court Volleyball: Akira Burt
Baseball: Sam Schofield
Men's Basketball: Malik Ferguson
Football: Cam Marshall
Men's Golf: Cameron Jackson
Men's Soccer: Dylan Williams

SPORT MVPs
Women's Basketball: Mikyla Tolivert
Beach Volleyball: Angel Ferary & Bella Ferary
Cross Country: Ana Cubillo Garcia
Women's Golf: Pariya Sanpanawat
Women's Soccer: Jaddah Foos
Softball: Chloe Middlebrooks
Women's Tennis: Maria Paredes
Track & Field: Keniya Walker
Court Volleyball: Livy Kowalkowski
Baseball: Will Mize
Men's Basketball: Toneari Lane
Football: Darren Grainger
Men's Golf: Connor MacMillan
Men's Soccer: Gavin Williams
Men's Tennis: Edward Tymes

SENIOR CITIZEN AWARD - Senior who has excelled both on and off the field or court, has been very influential throughout their time here at Georgia State, and has been involved in campus events or organizations as well as athletics.
Women's Basketball: Ciara Smith
Beach Volleyball: Elise Saga
Cross Country: Kennedy Morris
Women's Golf: Mahina Leveau
Women's Soccer: Ana Diaz
Softball: Carolyn Deady
Women's Tennis: Andreea Stanescu
Track & Field: Camarii Tellis
Court Volleyball: Jenna Brown
Baseball: Baley Coleman
Men's Basketball: Leslie Nkereuwem
Football: Jordan Veneziale
Men's Golf: Liam Shinn
Men's Soccer: Jordan Beam
Men's Tennis: Naufal Kamaruzzaman

MARIA URBINA AWARD - Presented to a staff member who has put a smile on our faces and makes sure to impact our lives in a positive way.
Winner: Marilyn Holmes

ATHLETIC TRAINER OF THE YEAR: Hannah Reich

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR: Doug Justice

COACH OF THE YEAR: Beth Van Fleet, Beach Volleyball

GREATEST VICTORY OF THE YEAR
Nominees:
Men's Soccer –1-0 win at South Carolina
Football – 45-22 win over Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Beach Volleyball – 3-2 win over #5 LSU
Women's Basketball - 78-72 win at Clemson

Winner: Beach Volleyball

INSPIRATION AWARD: Ben Chukwuma, Football