The Sam Foltz 27 HERO Leadership Award, awards student-athlete leaders from each varsity sport.
The criteria for the HERO Award include exceptional leadership, consistent and dedicated community service, and positive influence on the team.
Nominees are identified by the Life Skills staff with approval from the Academic staff and Head Coaches. HERO recipients are announced at the annual A Night at the Lied student-athlete recognition event held at the Lied Center for Performing Arts every April.
2023 Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award Recipients
Isabel Adrover Gallego, Women’s Tennis
Bekka Allick, Volleyball
Kaitlyn Barth, Swimming and Diving
Michael Booker III, Football
Efry Cervantes, Baseball
Crystal Elliott, Bowling
Madelynn Erickson, Rifle
Mya Felder, Softball
Mikai Gbayor, Football
Genesis Gibson, Women’s Gymnastics
John Goodwin, Football
Sam Griesel, Men’s Basketball
Kolby Heinerikson, Men’s Track and Field
Roni Hietaranta, Men’s Tennis
Chris Hiser, Men’s Gymnastics
Clayton Keys, Men’s Track and Field
Maddie Krull, Women’s Basketball
Berkeley Livingston, Swimming and Diving
Brynna McQuillen, Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field
Abbey Newlun, Softball
Marissa Popoola, Soccer
Reagan Raabe, Soccer
Jenna Rogers, Women’s Track and Field
Kathryn Thaler, Women’s Gymnastics
Michaela Vavrova, Women’s Golf
Derrick Walker, Men’s Basketball
Nieve Walsh, Women’s Track and Field