The University of Michigan Synchronized Swimming Team is proud to offer several prestigious awards recognizing excellence and dedication in its athletes. Several of the team's top awards are detailed below.
Ruth Pickett Thompson Athlete of the Year Award
To the athlete who has demonstrated superior work ethic, dedication to the team, and the potential to achieve greatness (formerly known as the Wolverine Award)
2007: Aubree Akers
2006: Rochelle Ross
2005: Rochelle Ross
2004: Sarah DuBay & Sarah Van Wesep
2003: Sarah DuBay
2002: Sarah DuBay
2001: Stephanie Dionne
Peggy Surabian Brady Rookie of the Year Award
To a first-year athlete who shows the most promise athletically
2007: Emily Terwelp
2006: Megan Muma
2005: Rochelle Ross
2004: Chelsea Malter
2003: Erika Picciotto and Leslie Scarlett
Wolverine Spirit Award
To the athlete who has embodied the Wolverine spirit both away and at home and has led the team in terms of attitude, dedication, perseverance, and spirit.
2007: Jessica Galimore
2006: Erika Picciotto
High Point Award (Competition & Performance)
To the Competition and Performance athletes who have achieved the highest level of excellence at competition and performance (based on All Collegiate method of scoring)
2007: Diandra Pratt (Competition) & Ayumi Ueda (Performance)
2006: Rochelle Ross (Competition) & Ellie Toutant (Performance)
Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Award
To the athlete(s) who have achieved the highest level of academic excellence (based on cumulative GPA)
2007: Amanda Dine
2006: Erika Picciotto (Competition) & Katie Davis (Performance)
Most Improved Athlete of the Year
To the Competition and Performance athletes who have shown the greatest improvement athletically from beginning of season to end
2007: Sarah Williams (Competition) & Ayumi Ueda (Performance)
2006: Allison Richards (Competition) & Ellie Toutant (Performance)
Joyce Lindeman Athlete Education Scholarship
Awarded at season's end by committee vote to help offset costs for a U-M Synchro athlete to attend a summer synchronized swimming camp
2006: To be announced in early April
2005: Andrea Jones-Rooy
2004: Aubree Gerweck
Marlene Rex Athlete Education Award
Awarded during the season by committee vote to help offset costs for a U-M Synchro athlete(s) to attend various clinics/classes (e.g. judges' training)
2007: Jennifer Heindel
2006: Jessica Galimore
2005: Diane Cederberg
