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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
JMU Honors Yearly Accomplishments with 2024 JMA Awards
6/17/2024 6:30:00 PM | Administration
HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison celebrated its year of achievements both on and off the field of competition with the 2024 JMA (James Madison Athletics) Awards on Monday evening over social media.
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Female achieving individual success in competition while also significantly contributing to team success
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Finalists: Madison Cottrell (Swimming & Diving), Sophie Davis (Volleyball), Isabella Peterson (Lacrosse)
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Male achieving individual success in competition while also significantly contributing to team success
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Finalists: Terrence Edwards Jr. (Men's Basketball), Jalen Green (Football), Fenwick Trimble (Baseball)
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Recognizing a female student-athlete who is balanced success in both academic and athletic achievement
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Finalists: Peyton McDaniel (Women's Basketball), Katelyn Morgan (Lacrosse), Miranda Stanhope (Cross Country/Track & Field)
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Recognizing a male student-athlete who is balanced success in both academic and athletic achievement
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Finalists: Julio Ayamel (Footbll, Nick Schlickenrieder (Men's Golf), Demitri Turner (Men's Soccer)
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Presented to the female student-athletes making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
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Finalists: Ava Bleckley (Lacrosse), Katherine Lawson (Cross Country/Track & Field), Payton List (Softball)
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Presented to the male student-athlete making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
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Finalists: Jaylen Carey (Men's Basketball), Luca Nikolai (Men's Soccer), D'Angelo Ponds (Football)
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Given to the student-athlete who excelled in a single postseason game or event or over the course of a postseason tournament
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Finalists: Donovan Burke (Baseball), Madison Cottrell (Swimming & Diving), Noah Freidel (Men's Basketball), Miranda Stanhope (Track & Field)
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Awarded to a team that achieved at a significantly high level over the course of postseason competition
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Finalists: Men's Basketball, Swimming & Diving, Men's Soccer
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Finally, JMU Athletics announced its 2023-24 High GPA Honors to members of each class:
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Female achieving individual success in competition while also significantly contributing to team success
Finalists: Madison Cottrell (Swimming & Diving), Sophie Davis (Volleyball), Isabella Peterson (Lacrosse)
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Male achieving individual success in competition while also significantly contributing to team success
Finalists: Terrence Edwards Jr. (Men's Basketball), Jalen Green (Football), Fenwick Trimble (Baseball)
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Recognizing a female student-athlete who is balanced success in both academic and athletic achievement
Finalists: Peyton McDaniel (Women's Basketball), Katelyn Morgan (Lacrosse), Miranda Stanhope (Cross Country/Track & Field)
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Recognizing a male student-athlete who is balanced success in both academic and athletic achievement
Finalists: Julio Ayamel (Footbll, Nick Schlickenrieder (Men's Golf), Demitri Turner (Men's Soccer)
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Presented to the female student-athletes making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
Finalists: Ava Bleckley (Lacrosse), Katherine Lawson (Cross Country/Track & Field), Payton List (Softball)
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Presented to the male student-athlete making a significant impact in their first season of collegiate competition
Finalists: Jaylen Carey (Men's Basketball), Luca Nikolai (Men's Soccer), D'Angelo Ponds (Football)
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Given to the student-athlete who excelled in a single postseason game or event or over the course of a postseason tournament
Finalists: Donovan Burke (Baseball), Madison Cottrell (Swimming & Diving), Noah Freidel (Men's Basketball), Miranda Stanhope (Track & Field)
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Awarded to a team that achieved at a significantly high level over the course of postseason competition
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Finalists: Men's Basketball, Swimming & Diving, Men's Soccer
Finally, JMU Athletics announced its 2023-24 High GPA Honors to members of each class:
- Freshman - Emily Evans (lacrosse), Harrison Lee (men's tennis)
- Sophomore - Jeanette Fieldsend (women's soccer), Jordan Peterson (lacrosse), Andrew Johnson (men's soccer)
- Junior - Emma Klanica (volleyball), Todd Mozoki (baseball)
- Senior - Katelyn Morgan (lacrosse), Demitri Turner (men's soccer)
In addition to the JMAs, which are determined by the JMU Athletics administration, the student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) voted on the Dukes Choice Awards, which were distributed during an awards program in April. Below is a summary of the Dukes Choice Awards.
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Dukes Choice Awards 2024
HARD HAT AWARD (18 Awards): Presented to one student-athlete per sport who demonstrates commitment, integrity, and selflessness to their teammates by setting the gold standard for the team. The Hard Hat Award is designed to highlight the greatest teammate of the year and who best exemplifies the 21 Ways to be a Great Teammate by Jon Gordon.
UNSEEN HERO (17 Awards): Presented to non-coaching staff members of the athletic department who have gone above and beyond to positively impact the student-athlete experience.
GOLD STAR AWARD (2): Presented to two student-athletes who have demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence through grit, tenacity, and effective utilization of Student-Athlete Services (SAS) resources.
IRON DUKE AWARD (2): Presented to two student-athletes for outstanding performance and commitment to optimum strength and conditioning. It is presented to finalists who are hardworking, consistent, mentally and physically tough, and a model for fellow teammates to emulate.
DUKES LEADER AWARD (2): Presented to two student-athletes who embody the spirit of the student-athlete leadership development program through their commitment to career readiness, community service, human development, and leadership enhancement. It is presented to the individuals who champion our credo: EQUIP. ENGAGE. EMPOWER.
SERVANT LEADER AWARD (2): Presented to two student-athletes who have served numerous hours of community service and have made a significant contribution to the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County communities.
SAAC REP OF THE YEAR (1): Presented to a representative of the student-athlete advisory committee. SAAC is a leadership group consisting of student-athletes representing all teams that meet throughout the year to positively impact the student-athlete experience.
COMEBACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Presented to one student-athlete who overcame adversity or hardship to persevere in their respected sport. Consider nominating a student-athlete who has successfully re-emerged to excel in competition.
PURPLE & GOLD AWARD (1): The Purple & Gold Award is the Athletic Department's highest honor given at the Dukes Choice Awards. It is presented to the student-athlete who embodies success across athletics, academics, service, overall engagement, and embodies the true definition of a Duke. This award winner possesses dedication, teamwork, and a selflessness that is valued and celebrated by JMU Athletics.
TEAM COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD (1): Presented to a team who best exemplifies servant leadership by performing numerous hours of community service and has made a significant contribution to the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County communities.
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Dukes Choice Awards 2024
HARD HAT AWARD (18 Awards): Presented to one student-athlete per sport who demonstrates commitment, integrity, and selflessness to their teammates by setting the gold standard for the team. The Hard Hat Award is designed to highlight the greatest teammate of the year and who best exemplifies the 21 Ways to be a Great Teammate by Jon Gordon.
- Baseball: Fenwick Trimble
- Men's Basketball: Noah Freidel
- Women's Basketball: Peyton McDaniel
- Cheerleading: Taylor Woody
- Cross Country: Miranda Stanhope
- Field Hockey: Cassidy Strittmatter
- Football: Cole Potts
- Lacrosse: Savannah Derey
- Men's Golf: Siggi Blumenstein
- Women's Golf: Tatum Walsh
- Men's Soccer: Chay Strine
- Women's Soccer: Jordan Yang
- Men's Tennis: Mario Pena
- Women's Tennis: Reka Matko
- Softball: Hallie Hall
- Swimming & Diving: Suzanne Earnshaw
- Track & Field: Arianna Eberly
- Volleyball: Miette Veldman
UNSEEN HERO (17 Awards): Presented to non-coaching staff members of the athletic department who have gone above and beyond to positively impact the student-athlete experience.
- Lindsay Orebaugh, Baseball
- Cory Kaplan, Men's Basketball
- Kate Bruning, Women's Basketball
- Cassidy Clements, Cheerleading
- Lauryn Kenon, Field Hockey
- Alaina Locus, Football
- Stephen Laporta, Men's Golf
- Makayla Nichols, Women's Golf
- Faith Buck, Lacrosse
- Luis Santana, Men's Soccer
- Leah Schoen, Women's Soccer
- Terrence Apted, Softball
- Jake Van Roekel, Swimming & Diving
- Alex Miller, Men's Tennis
- Jackie Leonard, Women's Tennis
- Christian Carter, Cross Country, Track & Field
- Lauren Roper, Volleyball
GOLD STAR AWARD (2): Presented to two student-athletes who have demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence through grit, tenacity, and effective utilization of Student-Athlete Services (SAS) resources.
- Luca Nikolai, Men's Soccer
- Ashanti Barnes, Women's Basketball
IRON DUKE AWARD (2): Presented to two student-athletes for outstanding performance and commitment to optimum strength and conditioning. It is presented to finalists who are hardworking, consistent, mentally and physically tough, and a model for fellow teammates to emulate.
- Daniel Cheng, Men's Golf
- Adanya Moyer, Lacrosse
DUKES LEADER AWARD (2): Presented to two student-athletes who embody the spirit of the student-athlete leadership development program through their commitment to career readiness, community service, human development, and leadership enhancement. It is presented to the individuals who champion our credo: EQUIP. ENGAGE. EMPOWER.
- Seth Naotala, Football
- Carissa Tambroni, Field Hockey
SERVANT LEADER AWARD (2): Presented to two student-athletes who have served numerous hours of community service and have made a significant contribution to the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County communities.
- Demitri Turner Men's Soccer
- Participated in 68 unique service projects, completing 82 hours of community service this year while contributing to his team's community service project with Shenandoah Valley United throughout the Spring semester.
- Brandelynn Heinbaugh, Field Hockey
- Tracked 882 community service hours as a volunteer EMT on the Bridgewater Volunteer Resue Squad, along with other team-related service opportunities.
SAAC REP OF THE YEAR (1): Presented to a representative of the student-athlete advisory committee. SAAC is a leadership group consisting of student-athletes representing all teams that meet throughout the year to positively impact the student-athlete experience.
- Sierra Puleo, Cross Country
COMEBACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Presented to one student-athlete who overcame adversity or hardship to persevere in their respected sport. Consider nominating a student-athlete who has successfully re-emerged to excel in competition.
- Ethan Taylor, Men's Soccer
PURPLE & GOLD AWARD (1): The Purple & Gold Award is the Athletic Department's highest honor given at the Dukes Choice Awards. It is presented to the student-athlete who embodies success across athletics, academics, service, overall engagement, and embodies the true definition of a Duke. This award winner possesses dedication, teamwork, and a selflessness that is valued and celebrated by JMU Athletics.
- Demitri Turner, Men's Soccer
TEAM COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD (1): Presented to a team who best exemplifies servant leadership by performing numerous hours of community service and has made a significant contribution to the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County communities.
- Field Hockey
- The team boasted 1,340 hours of community service with 100% participation, which equates to an economic impact of $42,596.
- The team has supported 30 unique organizations this year, and the student-athletes chose to serve the community through the Bridgewater Volunteer Rescue Squad, Purple Pups Field Hockey, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, and the Salvation Army, to name a few.
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