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 MTÂ - Mountain
9:00pm MT - Mountain
11:00pm MT - Network
4:00am MT - Network
Sunday, May 10Â
9:00am MT - Network
1:00am MT - Mountain
Monday, May 11Â
6:00pm MT - Network and Mountain
Tuesday, May 12Â
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 AthleticsÂ
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-athletesÂ
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.
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.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARDS -Â 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.
PLAY OF THE YEAR AWARD – presented to the moment that illustrates the most extraordinary athletic accomplishment during the 2019-2020 season.
STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR AWARD -Â 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.
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.
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.
DR. BURTIS EVANS AWARDÂ - 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.
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.
UTE PROUD MOST INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS -Â 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.
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.