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DURHAM, N.H. – Tonight is the Night as the 2023 WESPYs will be shown live on YouTube at 6:45 p.m.

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The event will celebrate the outstanding achievements of the 2022-23 season and will honor the senior class.

2023 FINALISTS:

Award: Jim Urquhart Student-Athlete of the Year Award; Started: 1999

Given to the most outstanding student-athletes based on athletic success, community involvement and academic achievement.

Jim Urquhart: This award, which is the most prestigious student-athlete award at UNH, is named in memory of longtime UNH coach Jim Urquhart, who coached the New Hampshire men's lacrosse team for 17 years and the wrestling team for 11 seasons before taking the position of Associate Athletic Director of Event Management in 1997.

Women's Team Finalists

Luci Anderson, Ski
Kylie Gorgenyi, Gymnastics
Brooke Kane, Basketball
Jamy Lum, Swimming and Diving
Cat Sheppard, Soccer
Sarah Williams, Track and Field

Men's Team Finalists

Patrick Flynn, Football
Nick Johnson, Basketball
Chris Pinkham, Soccer
Scott Schulz, Ski

Award: The Cathy Coakley Student-Athlete Community Involvement Award; Started: 2011

The award recognizes senior student-athletes who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the University, UNH athletic department and the larger community with involvement in campus organizations, volunteer work, University or other athletic department committees and other service-oriented activities.

Cathy Coakley: This award is named in memory of Cathy Coakley, a former student-athlete (Class of '72) and coach at UNH, was the coordinator of student-athlete development. She was a lifelong battler for and supporter of Wildcat student-athletes.

Finalists

Liam Bennett, Soccer
Larissa Biette, Gymnastics
Ava Boutilier, Ice Hockey
Shayna Salis, Soccer
Violet Sullivan, Track and Field

Award: Coaches Award; Started: 2019

The award honors student-athletes that have either overcome adversity, or is an unsung hero, or is leader of the team, or someone that has gone above and beyond.

Women's Team Finalists

Nicky Harnett, Ice Hockey
Robyn Kelley, Gymnastics
Shayna Salis, Soccer

Men's Team Finalists

Max Brosmer, Football
Eli Goldman, Soccer
Chase Stevenson, Ice Hockey

Award: Performer of the Year; Started: 2020

Recognizes the most outstanding student-athletes for athletic achievement.

Women's Team Finalists

Tasmin Cookman, Field Hockey
Alivia Kelly, Soccer
Jasmine Lyons, Ski
Jamy Lum, Swimming and Diving
Katie Taranto, Lacrosse

Men's Team Finalists

Yannick Bright, Soccer
Clarence Daniels, Basketball
Dylan Laube, Football

Award: Rookie of the Year; Started: 2019

Given to the most outstanding rookies for athletic achievement.

Women's Team Finalists

Tasmin Cookman, Field Hockey
Audrey Mahoney, Swimming and Diving
Abbi Maier, Soccer
Hedda Martelleur, Ski
Avery O'Connor, Basketball

Men's Team Finalists

Joey Corcoran, Football
Isac Hedstrom, Ski
Cy LeClerc, Hockey

Award: Event of the Year presented by Buffalo Wild Wings; Started: 2021

Women's Soccer-Nov. 6, 2022: America East Championship Game winning shootout at Binghamton RECAP
Men's Soccer-Nov. 17, 2022: 2-1 win versus Seton Hall in First Round of NCAA Tournament RECAP
Football- Nov. 19, 2022: 42-41 overtime win at Maine RECAP
Volleyball-Nov. 19, 2022: 3-0 win at Binghamton in America East Semifinals RECAP
Men's Basketball-Dec. 6, 2022: 74-71 overtime win at Boston College RECAP
Swimming and Diving-Feb. 22-25, 2023: Wildcats win fourth straight America East Championship RECAP

Award: Highlight of the Year presented by Dunkin'; Started: 2020

Finalists

Football-Dylan Laube's 87-Yard, "High-Five" TD run vs Fordham (11.26.2022) WATCH
Women's Lacrosse-Grace Curran behind the back goal vs. Merrimack Feb. 22, 13:37 of 3rd quarter WATCH
Men's Soccer-Jassem Koleilat's save versus UAlbany in the America Championship Game on Nov. 13 with 15:56 left in the second half WATCH
Gymnastics- Kylie Gorgenyi's 9.950 on bars at Texas Woman's on Feb. 5 to tie the program record WATCH
Women's Soccer-Abbi Maier's America East Championship winning PK WATCH
Women's Hockey-Emily Pinto's deke and snipe in the Hockey East Opening Round WATCH

Winners will also be announced for the following awards:

Award: Athletic Director's Award for Academic Excellence; Started: 2010

Criteria: Given to the student-athletes with the highest cumulative GPA.

Award: Tina True Award; Started: 2007

Given to a pair of Wildcat seniors for their commitment to strength and conditioning.

Tina True: This award is named in memory of Tina True, who was a co-captain and coxswain of the women's crew team from 2000 to 2002; her commitment to training and her passion for her sport greatly contributed to the success of the team; in January of her junior year, Tina's life was tragically cut short in a car accident in 2002.

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