Bennington, VT-Senior men's basketball player Nick Harrington and freshman women's volleyball, softball, and women's basketball player Julia Fagan won the male and female Sportsperson of the Year at the revamped annual Southern Vermont College Athletics Banquet held last night in the SVC Field House.

Over 100 people were in attendance, including student-athletes, coaches, families, and staff members.

"I'd like to thank the entire SVC family for making the event a special one," said Director of Athletics Benjamin Kozik. "Without the hard work of our entire athletics staff the evening could not have been a success. In addition, I believe the new tradition we have started in rewarding student-athletes who participate in a full season with a certificate of participation is a great way to show our appreciation."

Following dinner each coach announced the team's award winners (listed below). The night culminated with the presentation of the Sportsperson of the year. All of the individual award winners were presented with plaques that sported the new Southern Vermont College athletics logo.

Banquet Awards & Recognition, 2007-2008 Academic Year

Highest G.P.A. Fall Semester

Women's Sports: Bethany Stolz, Volleyball

Men's Sports: Adam Northup, Baseball

Men's and Women's Cross Country

Coach's Award: Rachael Volk

Most Valuable Player: Julie Patenaude

Men's Soccer

Most Improved Player: Neel Patel

Rookie of the Year: Elias Skiff

Most Valuable Player: Brandon Dean

Women's Soccer

Mountaineer Award: Leslie Surdam

Most Valuable Player: Tiffany McDonnell

Women's Volleyball

Rookie of the Year: Julia Fagan

Coach's Award: Claire Merritt

Most Valuable Player: Danielle Tischer

Women's Rugby

Most Improved Player: Katlyn Hopkins

Coach's Award: Amy Gallagher

Most Valuable Player: Jenny Pierce

Men's Rugby

Most Improved Player: Doug Jowett

Coach's Award: Michael Skidmore

Most Valuable Player: Andy Macnaughton

Men's Basketball

Most Improved Player: Emory Wheeler

Mountaineer Award: Joe Karnik

Most Valuable Player: Nick Harrington

Women's Basketball

Heart & Hustle Award: Markeisha Mullen

Most Improved Player: Tiarra Hall

Most Valuable Player: Julia Fagan

Men's Volleyball

Most Improved Player: Ruari Clancy

Coach's Award: Brandon Dean

Most Valuable Player: Keith Upham

Baseball

Coach's Award: Kevin Warner

Gold Glove Award: Dan Cook

Most Valuable Player: Tim Johnson

Softball

Most Improved Player: Stephanie Berard

Mountaineer Award: Trish Marquardt

Most Valuable Player: Mariann Mangiapane

Athletic Awards

Sportswoman of the Year: Julia Fagan, Women's Volleyball, Basketball, Softball

Sportsman of the Year: Nick Harrington, Men's Rugby, Basketball