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, or be a member of SAAC or another SVSU RSO.

Cardinal Student-Athlete of the Year Recipients

2022-23

Female - Arianna Wegienka | Women's Cross Country / Track & Field
Male - Robbie Baker | Men's Soccer

2021-22

Female - Arianna Wegienka | Women's Cross Country / Track & Field
Male - CarLee Stimpfel | Men's Cross Country / Track & Field

Fall 2019 / Winter/Spring 2020-21

Female - Emily Barker | Women's Golf
Male - Sam Black | Men's Track & Field

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.