Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Hosts 4th Annual Boomies
5/3/2022 3:27:00 PM | General
End-of-Year Awards Distributed in Student-Run Event
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted the fourth annual Boomies on Sunday, May 1 at the People's United Center. The ESPYs-style award show provides an opportunity to celebrate all team and individual achievements from the 2021-22 Quinnipiac Athletics season.
Gallery: (5-1-2022) 2022 Boomies
"I am so proud of the work Maggie and Rose did with their committee to make this event a hit! One of the special things about this event is that it is run by the students, for the students. Maggie and Rose's leadership was instrumental in creating a fun night to celebrate the 2021-22 season in Quinnipiac Athletics, in the classroom and in the community."
- Casey Stark, Assistant Athletic Director, Academic Support
"The Boomies was such an amazing event to be a part of, and I am so happy it turned out to be a great night. Celebrating our athletic department and all of the amazing individuals in it was a highlight of this year, and the success of our athletes was extremely impressive!"
- Rose Caverly, SAAC VP for Events (Women's Basketball)
"It was so amazing to watch everyone come together to celebrate another year of accomplishments and unforgettable moments. I'm so happy I was able to be a part of the planning and making of such a special night. Definitely a great way to finish off my time here as a Quinnipiac student athlete."
- Maggie Baker, SAAC VP for Events (Women's Volleyball)
2022 Boomies Award Winners:
QU Athletics would also like to thank the following individuals/groups that helped make this event a success:
"I am so proud of the work Maggie and Rose did with their committee to make this event a hit! One of the special things about this event is that it is run by the students, for the students. Maggie and Rose's leadership was instrumental in creating a fun night to celebrate the 2021-22 season in Quinnipiac Athletics, in the classroom and in the community."
- Casey Stark, Assistant Athletic Director, Academic Support
"The Boomies was such an amazing event to be a part of, and I am so happy it turned out to be a great night. Celebrating our athletic department and all of the amazing individuals in it was a highlight of this year, and the success of our athletes was extremely impressive!"
- Rose Caverly, SAAC VP for Events (Women's Basketball)
"It was so amazing to watch everyone come together to celebrate another year of accomplishments and unforgettable moments. I'm so happy I was able to be a part of the planning and making of such a special night. Definitely a great way to finish off my time here as a Quinnipiac student athlete."
- Maggie Baker, SAAC VP for Events (Women's Volleyball)
2022 Boomies Award Winners:
- Community Service Award: Kate Reilly (Women's Ice Hockey)
- Student Athletic Trainer of the Year: Nick Leiva
- Unsung Hero Award: Elena Lopez (Women's Golf)
- Inspiration Award Winner: Cat Almeida (Women's Basketball)
- Male Rookie of the Year: Dezi Jones (Men's Basketball)
- Female Rookie of the Year: Jackie Grisdale (Women's Basketball)
- Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Max Stenslie (Men's Cross Country)
- Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Rose Caverly (Women's Basketball)
- Iron Man Award Winner: Danny Melnick (Baseball)
- Iron Woman Award Winner: Addison Walker (Women's Rugby)
- Moment of the Year: Women's Ice Hockey Defeats Syracuse in NCAA Tournament
- Female Student-Athlete of the Year: Mackenzie DeWees (Women's Basketball)
- Male Student-Athlete of the Year: Zach Metsa (Men's Ice Hockey)
- Mr. Bobcat Award Winner: Will DePalma (Men's Lacrosse)
- Ms. Bobcats Award Winner: Asia Johnson (Acrobatics & Tumbling)
QU Athletics would also like to thank the following individuals/groups that helped make this event a success:
- Alex Goyette & Pat O'Neill
- Bill Mecca, Greg Amodio, Sarah Fraser
- Leah Richards and QU Facilities Staff
- QU Athletic Communications Staff
- Dana at Queen of Tarts Catering
- Kaylyn Terry (Photography)
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