Utah Athletics Holds Annual Crimson Carpet Awards

AWARD WINNER PLAYLIST

The Pac-12 Network will be re-airing the awards a number of times over the following days. Schedule provided below:

Saturday, May 9

4:00pm MT - Network
6:00pm MT - Mountain
9:00pm MT - Mountain
11:00pm MT - Network
4:00am MT - Network

Sunday, May 10

9:00am MT - Network
1:00am MT - Mountain

Monday, May 11

6:00pm MT - Network and Mountain

Tuesday, May 12

9am MT - Network

Thursday, May 14

10:00am MT - Mountain
3:00pm MT - Mountain

Friday, May 15

12:00pm MT - Mountain
4:00pm MT - Mountain
7:00pm MT - Mountain

Saturday, May 16

6:00pm MT - Mountain

SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah Athletics Department held its annual Crimson Carpet Awards on Monday evening. The event went virtual for the first time as it was streamed live via YouTube and Facebook

Director of Athletics Mark Harlan served as the night's emcee on the hour-long broadcast celebrating the academic and athletic achievements of Utah's student-athletes.

Nominations were put forth by Utah coaches and the winner of each award was chosen by Utah's student-athletes

WELLNESS ADVOCATE AWARD –presented to the student-athlete who has demonstrated a commitment to personal wellness and showed courage in advocating for mental health awareness among student-athletes.

Kim Tessen (Gymnastics)

TEAM COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – presented to the team that has gone the extra mile to give back to Salt Lake City. Not only does it have a powerful reflection of who this team is, but also reflects what it means to be a caring student athlete at Utah.

Women's Tennis

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARDS - presented to the individual who excelled in his/her first season of competition at the collegiate level by demonstrating dedication, ability, and spirit in their respected sport.

Abby Paulson (Gymnastics)
Rylan Jones (Basketball)

PLAY OF THE YEAR AWARD – presented to the moment that illustrates the most extraordinary athletic accomplishment during the 2019-2020 season.

Gymnastics (Abby Paulson's 10.0 vs UCLA to win the meet)

STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR AWARD - presented to the male and female student-athletes who consistently performed at a high level throughout the 2019-2020 season; raising the bar for all other competitors in their sport.

Kim Tessen (Gymnastics)
Zack Moss (Football)

MOST INSPIRATIONAL TEAM AWARD –presented to the team who inspired all student-athletes at the University of Utah with their performances for the entire 2019-2020 season.

Men's and Women's Swim & Dive

SENIOR AWARDS

JOHN CRAWFORD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – John Crawford devoted much of his life to Utah Athletics. He started the formalized Crimson Club and was a favorite in the Athletic Department. This award recognizes a student-athlete who has performed a significant amount of community or University service during his/her years at Utah.

SJ Edwards (Soccer)

JAMES R. "BUD" JACK SCHOLAR STUDENT-ATHLETE AWARD – This honors the legacy left behind by Bud and Ila Jack, who dedicated 40 years of their lives to the University of Utah. Bud served in many capacities including 17 years as the Athletics Director and Assistant Vice President for Athletic Development. Bud was also an instrumental part of starting women's scholarship athletics at Utah some 37 years ago. This award recognizes a female student-athlete who has made significant achievements in the classroom, as well as her sport.

Christina Pick (Swimming)

DR. BURTIS EVANS AWARD - Burtis and Jan Evans showed equal devotion to the University. Dr. Evans served as team physician for Ute Athletic teams for 37 years. This award annually recognizes a male student-athlete who has made significant achievements in the classroom, as well as in his sport.

Matteo Sogne (Swimming)

DR. CHRIS HILL LEADERSHIP AWARDS – Dr. Chris Hill retired as one of the longest tenured Division 1 Athletic Directors for the same school. Over 31 years, he navigated Utah Athletics into the Pac-12 and left a lasting legacy. This award recognizes the male and female student-athletes who best exemplify leadership for their team, the athletics department, the campus and surrounding communities. During their time as a student-athlete at the University of Utah, they have gone beyond the call of duty, showing what it means to be a leader.

Missy Reinstadtler (Gymnastics)
Brody Lewis (Swimming)

UTE PROUD MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS - presented to the senior male and female student-athletes who exemplify what it means to be a Ute by displaying a positive attitude, dedication, and pride in representing their school and team, while inspiring others to do the same.

Claire Feldman (Softball)
Leki Fotu (Football)

MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT-ATHLETE AWARDS – presented to the senior student-athletes who have been exceptional in the athletic arena during their careers at Utah. These nominees have all received numerous individual awards, as well as All-Conference, All-American and Pac-12 honors. They have helped lead their teams through the challenges of intercollegiate athletics through their individual dedication and distinction.

Guro Jordheim (Skiing)
Zack Moss (Football)

Utah Athletics Holds Annual Crimson Carpet Awards

Players Mentioned

SJ Edwards

Claire Feldman

Leki Fotu

Rylan Jones

Guro Jordheim

Brody Lewis

Zack Moss

Abby Paulson

Christina Pick

Missy Reinstadtler

Matteo Sogne

Kim Tessen

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Results

Completed Event: General versus Arizona on January 18, 2002

Completed Event: General versus Utah St on November 30, 2001 , Win , 3, to, 1

Completed Event: General versus San Diego St on November 17, 2001 , Win , 166, to, 120

Completed Event: General versus UNLV on November 10, 2001 , Loss , 114, to, 117

Completed Event: General versus UNLV on November 10, 2001 , Loss , 89, to, 189.5

Completed Event: General at Oregon St on October 26, 2001 , Loss , 89, to, 116

Completed Event: General versus Utah St on October 23, 2001 , Win , 3, to, 1

Completed Event: General versus UNLV on November 10, 2000 , Loss , 82, to, 120

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Players Mentioned

SJ Edwards

Claire Feldman

Leki Fotu

Rylan Jones

Guro Jordheim

Brody Lewis

Zack Moss

Abby Paulson

Christina Pick

Missy Reinstadtler

Matteo Sogne

Kim Tessen

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