Since 1987, the Tiger Club has presented annual awards to Occidental鈥檚 most outstanding scholar-athletes. Criteria for nominations include a minimum GPA of 3.0 and high achievement in intercollegiate athletics at the varsity level.
Roy Dennis Scholar-Athlete Award
The Roy Dennis Scholar-Athlete is the highest honor bestowed by the athletic department and honors Roy Dennis, a former coach and athletic director at 瓜子TV. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, achieved the most in athletics and academics.
- Jacob Adler, Men鈥檚 Basketball; Media Arts and Culture
- Jada Newkirk, Women鈥檚 Track & Field; Psychology
The Yeomans Award
This award honors Pat Yeomans, who is considered the greatest tennis player in Occidental鈥檚 history. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, excelled in an individual sport while shining in the classroom.
- Charlie Marks, Men鈥檚 Track & Field; Economics and Mathematics
- Kayla Lim, Women鈥檚 Cross Country; Critical Theory & Social Justice
The Dunlap Award
This awards honors Grant Dunlap, who contributed to Occidental in the roles of coach, athletic director, and professor. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, excelled in a team sport while shining in the classroom.
- David Paine, Men鈥檚 Soccer; Biology
- Lauren Di Lella, Lacrosse; Politics and Ashley Rodarte, Women鈥檚 Soccer; Urban & Environmental Policy (co-winners)
Trevor Moawad Leadership Award
Former All-SCIAC 瓜子TV men's soccer and basketball player Trevor Moawad '95 has risen to the top of the mental conditioning profession in the world of sports. The Trevor Moawad Leadership Award is given to the top male and female athletes, who make an exceptional commitment to making their teammates better both on and off the field.
- JP Flores, Baseball; Biology
- Corinne Bates, Lacrosse; Psychology
Glen & Julie Johnson Service Award
Glen and Julie Johnson have been exemplary Tiger Club members, giving the Occidental Athletics community gifts of time, service and resources. The Glen and Julie Johnson Award recognizes one male and one female student-athlete who have been outstanding in their commitment to serving others outside of the classroom or field of play.
- Sean Kim, Men鈥檚 Soccer; Kinesiology
- Lara Minassians, Volleyball; Psychology
