Prizes for Athletic Achievement

BARBARA BOWDITCH AWARD (1976). Given to that member of the women’s varsity team who, in the opinion of the varsity players and coach, “through dedication and ability has contributed the most to the women’s varsity lacrosse team.”

DAN CASMAN AWARD (1970). Donated in memory of the former Yale trainer 1944-65. Presented to that underclassman who, in the judgment of the trainer, through his spirit and attitude has contributed the most to team spirit and morale.

DONALD J. REAPE MEMORIAL AWARD. Presented annually by Donald J. Reape to that underclassman who best exemplifies the character, spirit, dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm his son Don gave to Yale lacrosse.

GROUND BALL TROPHY (1970). Presented by the coach to the player who picks up the most contested ground balls.

THE HOLGATE AWARD (1986). Awarded to the woman whose dedication to the ideals of Yale and success in women’s lacrosse measure up to the standards set by James G. “Gib” Holgate, a member of the Yale athletic administration from 1954 to 1985.

L.C. STOWELL AWARD. Samuel C. Stowell, Class of 1951, in memory of his father. Presented annually to the most valuable player on the varsity squad.

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER (1977). Awarded annually to that member of the varsity team who, in the opinion of the coach, has shown the most improvement over the course of one season.

RICHARD CORRIGAN AWARD (1966). Presented annually by the former Yale coach to that member of the varsity lacrosse team who has shown the most improvement over the course of one season.

WALTER T. COLLINS AWARD (1964). Walter T. Collins, B.A. 1923. Awarded annually to a player who by his overall play has been selected as the best offensive lacrosse player of the season.

WINTHROP A. SMITH AWARD. Presented by DeForest W. Smith, B.A. 1961, Winthrop S. Smith, Class of 1959, and Danforth M. Smith, Middlebury Class of 1960, to that member of the lacrosse team whose superior conditioning and team play have served as an inspiration to his teammates.