DUDLEY, Mass. (4/28/2026) – With the 2025-26 athletic calendar winding down on The Hill, the Nichols College Division of Athletics hosted its Senior Awards Celebration on Monday, April 27
th at the Nichols Athletic Center.
The annual ceremony marks a capstone event for Nichols College Athletics, celebrating exceptional performances, leadership, and the year's top moments. A total of 20 awards were presented to student-athletes representing 13 different programs, honoring their excellence across competition, leadership, and service.
In addition to recognizing athletic achievement, the ceremony also paid tribute to two members of the Nichols community whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the department, and featured input from its two senior speakers: Mary Jo-Laudati (Softball '26) and Olivier St. Louis (Men's Basketball '26).
The full list of honorees can be viewed below:
Athlete of the Year Recipients
Outstanding Female Freshman Athlete Award – Kaylyn Bourque, Women's Ice Hockey (F) & Women's Lacrosse (A)
Gary McNulty Award for Outstanding Male Freshman Athlete – Ryan Henry, Men's Ice Hockey (G)
Nancy Rossini Memorial Award for Outstanding Female Sophomore Athlete - Kamora Helton, Women's Tennis
William Horrigan-Bud Sessions Award for Outstanding Sophomore Male Athlete - Adam Vincent, Men's Volleyball (OH)
Hallie Linacre Memorial Award for Outstanding Female Junior Athlete - Cora Brosch, Women's Tennis
Outstanding Male Junior Athlete Award - Shea Ullo, Men's Soccer (F) & Men's Lacrosse (M)
Charlie Robert Outstanding Female Senior Athlete Award - Charis Vogler, Women's Tennis
Jim Miller Award for Outstanding Male Senior Athlete - Javen Flowers-Smith, Men's Basketball (G)
Strength & Conditioning Award for Outstanding Performance - Adison Whitty, Women's Basketball (G) & Women's Lacrosse (D)
Athletic Training Award - Emily Iannuccilli, Softball (OF) | Noah Dell'Arciprete, Football (OL)
Athletics Major Award Recipients
2026 Bison Pride Award - Dr. Brendan Williams, Nichols College Faculty
Richard W. Sheffler Award - Taylor Pickering, Women's Soccer (M) | Kyle Busha, Athletic Communications Photographer
Major Charles T. Hopkins Award for Study, Sport & Spirit - Allie Silliman, Softball (1B) | Conor Doherty, Men's Lacrosse (A)
Hal Chalmers Memorial Award for Dedication & Sportsmanship - Alyvia Smith, Women's Basketball (G) | Aaron Hamel, Men's Ice Hockey (F)
Dan Cardin Memorial Award for Integrity & Leadership - Avery Moriarty, Women's Ice Hockey (F) | KG Bennett, Men's Volleyball (MB)
The full livestream of the event is also available for playback:
https://www.cnesportsnet.com/ncbison/?B=3987084
