On Monday, March 26, 2012, McMaster University will host the 88th Annual Athletic Awards Ceremony to announce the Most Valuable Players and major award winners from the 2011-12 season.

The 2011-2012 Major Award Nominees are as follows:

The Thérèse Quigley Trophy | Outstanding Female Athlete:Katie Anderson (Cross Country & Track), Lindsay Carson (Cross Country & Track), Sarah Taylor (Swimming) and Natasha Turner (Rugby).

The Ivor Wynne Trophy| Outstanding Male Athlete:Cameron Bailey (Swimming), Anthony Costa (Soccer), Kyle Quinlan (Football), and Kevin McLellan (Wrestling)

The Dr. Ray Johnson Award presented to the graduating male athlete that exemplify the “Spirit of McMaster’ while showing noteworthy athletic ability: Ian Connell (Rowing), Anthony Costa (Soccer), Sean House (Wrestling), Matt Peressini (Football)

The Edna Guest Award presented to the graduating female athlete that exemplify the “Spirit of McMaster’ while showing noteworthy athletic ability: Anna Goudling (Lacrosse), Sarah Haliburton, (Cross Country & Track), Meagan Nederveen (Women’s Volleyball), Sara Thompson (Swimming)

The Mel & Marilyn Hawkrigg Outstanding Rookie Awards presented to the male and female athletes in their first year of post-secondary eligibility that demonstrate outstanding athletic performance as a varsity team member:

Female: Caroyln Chong (Rowing), Lauren Mastroluisi (Volleyball), Robyn Murphy (Curling), Cindy Nelles (Women’s Rugby)

Male: Jason Buckle (Wrestling), Alex Elliott (Volleyball), Adam Presutti (Men’s Basketball), Gersi Xhuti (Soccer)

The Les Prince Award presented to the student-athlete that best combines leadership with community service through participation in an outreach program:Lauren Hurst (Cheerleading), Mariette Lee (Fencing), Nicole Mazara (Wrestling), Cory McCurry (Cross Country & Track)

The Bruce Cochrane Award presented to the student who best demonstrates unwavering dedication and service to their team, club, or group. The award is open to any nominee from among athletic support staff, administrative staff, therapy staff, team managers and trainers, and assistant coaches: Rebecca Babcock (Athletics & Recreation),Scott Laws (Men’s Basketball), Ryan Loveday (Football), Dan Macaulay (Swimming)

The awards presentation will take place in the Burridge Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m., and award winners will be available for comment and photo opportunities at the conclusion of the program (approximately 5:30 p.m.).

The ceremony will be streamed live on the www.marauders.ca/live web site for those unable to attend the awards ceremony in person.