The Cardinal Student Athlete of the Year award is meant to honor a senior student-athlete that has embodied the four goals of the athletic department both on the athletic field and in the classroom.
The Cardinal Student Athlete of the Year must have maintained at least a 3.2 GPA, be a member of a conference or tournament championship team or earned post-season conference, region or All-American athletic honors, participated in a community engagement program or service, and be a member of SAAC or another SVSU RSO.
Cardinal Student-Athlete of the Year Recipients
2018-19
Female - Allison Dorr | Women's Cross Country / Track & Field
Male - Sloan Klaski | Football
2017-18
Female - Danielle Slonac | Women's Tennis
Male - Ryan Peruski | Men's Golf
2016-17
Female - Emily Wendling | Women's Basketball
Male - Joey Southgate | Men's Cross Country / Track & Field
2015-16
Female - Emerald Joiner | Women's Track & Field
Male - Rich Guglielmi | Baseball
2014-15
Female - Makenzie Frodle | Volleyball
Male - Micah Skidmore | Men's Golf
2013-14
Female - Kristen Greene | Women's Basketball
Male - Zach Vasold | Men's Soccer
* - 2013-14 was the inaugural academic year for this award.