SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara Athletics celebrated the (almost) end of the 2025-26 year with their annual student-athlete awards on Monday at Stevens Stadium. The full list of winners is below.

Jim Jennings Award
Given annually to a male or female senior non-athlete most distinguished for unselfish and loyal service to the Athletics Department. Jim Jennings or "J.J." as he is commonly known, served as a volunteer in the Santa Clara Athletics Department for more than 20 years. Candidates eligible for this award may be team managers, student trainers or student assistants in media relations, marketing, game management, facilities or other Athletics Department units.

Winner: DJ Mo Lichaa

DJ Frandsen Award
Given to a male or female senior student-athlete who has used courage, perseverance, and spirit to overcome adversity and now serves as a role model for hope and inspiration for others to follow. Named in honor of David Frandsen Jr., a former men's basketball team manager and athletic supporter who inspired the many lives he touched as he battled a childhood cancer that ultimately took his life at age 25. He was selected to carry the Olympic torch in 2002 as a symbol of courage, hope and inspiration.

Winner: Owen Van Stralen (Men's Water Polo) and Ashley Hawkins (Women's Basketball)

Jim Shea Award
Recognizes a male or female senior student-athlete who has courageously led his or her team through selfless actions and served as a leader among the student athlete community. This award is in honor of football player, Jim Shea '63, who was the first Santa Clara student whose life was cut short serving in the Vietnam War. Years later, Eddie Alvarez, a Vietnam POW, was selected to receive a full scholarship to attend Santa Clara Law School. His benefactor was Jim Shea Sr. who wanted to recognize through the gift of a scholarship the selfless act in which he and Alvarez had given to our country. Historically, the Jim Shea was annual award was given to the most courageous football player.

Winner: Thomas Ferroggiaro (Baseball) and Malia Yamamoto (Women's Soccer)

Athletics Inclusive Excellence Award
Beginning in 2022, presented annually to a current or graduating student-athlete who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Santa Clara Athletics Department's goal of advancing excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion. Notable contributions might include leadership efforts to celebrate, unite, represent and educate as well as to stand in solidarity with marginalized communities.

Winner: Elle Morlino (Softball) and John Kim (Men's Tennis)

Carroll Williams Award
Bestowed annually to a senior who best defines what it means to be a Santa Clara student athlete - someone who excels in the classroom and athletically while making an outstanding contribution in the area of community service. Carroll Williams served in the Santa Clara Athletic Department for 30 years as the head men's basketball coach and then the director of athletics and recreation. Williams is the winningest men's basketball coach in Santa Clara history with a 344-274 career record. Over his 22-year span at the helm of the men's basketball program, Williams led SCU to five postseason tournaments, once to the NCAAs and four times to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). In his eight years as AD, Santa Clara added women's golf and women's water polo, renovated and improved the athletic facilities, and increased scholarship support for student-athletes. In that span, Williams oversaw 19 West Coast Conference Championships in seven different sports and teams advanced to 23 postseason tournaments.

Winner: Nico Trepanier (Men's Cross Country/Track) & Leiora Davidson (Softball)

James D. Farwell Award
Bestowed annually to one male and one female senior student-athlete who each best combine academic and athletic excellence (minimum: 3.30 cumulative GPA). James Farwell '66 was a founding member of the men's rowing team and a member of the inaugural undefeated squad. After graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He served in Vietnam and was a highly-decorated soldier, receiving two silver stars and two bronze stars for valor in the field of combat. He went on to serve as the men's rowing coach and also as the women's rowing coach for a period of approximately 20 years. He was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame at Santa Clara in 1979.

Winner: Mateo Garcia (Baseball) and Eliana Schaer (Women's Rowing)

Marygrace Colby Award 
Beginning in 2019, given annually to a female student-athlete who best demonstrates the qualities or attitude, character, desire, competitive spirit and the will to excel both on and off the field of play. Mary Grace Colby served as the first woman Athletic Director from 1963-1995. She coached 5 different teams, and guided the woman's programs to several WCC Championships and four NCAA appearances. She is personally responsible for preserving the history of women's athletics at Santa Clara.

Winner: Layla Truitt (Volleyball)

Henry Schmidt Award
Beginning in 2019, given annually to a male student-athlete who best demonstrates the qualities or attitude, character, desire, competitive spirit and the will to excel both on and off the field of play. Henry Schmidt was the Santa Clara Athletic Trainer for 50 years. He was one of the several founders of the Pacific Coast Trainers Association and helped find the National Athletic Trainers' Association. Schmidt was a legendary figure in athletic training. In addition to his work at Santa Clara, he worked for the San Francisco 49rs and was the trainer for the East-West Shrine game.

Winner: Jake Ensminger (Men's Basketball)

Brandi Chastain Award
Beginning in 2019, bestowed annually to the school's top senior female student-athlete. Brandi Chastain helped lead the Bronco women's soccer team to two national semifinals in her two seasons at Santa Clara. In 1990, Chastain was named the ISAA National Collegiate Player of the Year, was an All-American, and was among the nation's leading goal scorers. Brandi is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and played on the United States Women's National Team from 1988-2004.

Winner: Milaina Almonte (Women's Cross Country and Track)

Pat Malley Award 
Beginning in 2019, presented annually to the school's top senior male student-athlete. Pat Malley '53 was the embodiment of Santa Clara Athletics. A legendary football coach and athletics director for 26 years, he is best known for his amazing dedication and commitment to students and athletes. As a student-athlete, Malley was a guard for the Broncos football team and was a freshman when Santa Clara shocked Bear Bryant's Louisville team in the 1950 Orange Bowl. As the head football coach, Malley guided Santa Clara to 141 victories. He was heralded as a great recruiter, coaching future NFL All-Pros Dan Pastorini, Brent Jones and Doug Cosbie. More importantly, he was loved, respected and deeply appreciated by each one of his players, who still speak of him today in reverent tones. Among Malley's coaching accolades, he was named the Northern California College Coach of the Year in 1963, 1965, 1967 and 1980. His 1980 team advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs. He has been inducted into the Santa Clara Athletic Hall of Fame, San Jose Sports Hall of Fame and West Coast Conference Hall of Honor.

Winner: Allen Graves (Men's Basketball)

Vic Corsiglia One Shining Moment Award
Beginning in 2021, Presented annually to an individual or team and represents a pinnacle achievement during the season of play.

Winner: Men's Basketball qualifies for NCAA Tournament for first time in 30 years