Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Saginaw Valley State University Students-Athlete Advisory Committee is to promote unity among the entire Athletic Department and Student-Athletes involved, take an active role in community service in an attempt to promote the University, Athletic Department, as well as a positive Student-Athlete image, and to address the concerns of the Student-Athletes and serve as a bridge between administration, staff, and Student-Athletes.

2026 SV Awards

The Saginaw Valley State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) presented the annual SV Awards on Saturday night (March 28) inside Ryder Center East Arena.

Male Newcomer of the Year – Jordan Lewis, Baseball

Female Newcomer of the Year – Natalie Formsma, Track & Field

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Male Comeback Player of the Year – Logan Kunnen, Men's Soccer

Female Comeback Player of the Year – Andrea Bustos, Swim & Dive

Play of the Year - Matty Telfer's game-winning goal against Parkside

Win of the Year - Football Beats GVSU

Community Service Award - Women's Basketball

Male Iron Cardinal Award - Julian Espinal, Football

Female Iron Cardinal Award - Roni Markwood, Swim & Dive

Mr. Cardinal Award - Logan Kunnen, Men's Soccer

Mrs. Cardinal Award - Emma Dziezgowski, Women's Basketball

Coach of the Year - Ryan Schalk, Softball

Men's Team of the Year - Cross Country

Women's Team of the Year - Softball

Male Athlete of the Year - Sawyer Moloy, Track & Field

Female Athlete of the Year - Madi Bajis, Women's Soccer