Tiger Club Athletics Awards Announced for 2026

Roy Dennis Scholar-Athlete Award

The Roy Dennis Scholar-Athlete is the highest honor bestowed by the athletic department and honors Roy Dennis, a former coach and athletic director at Occidental College. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, achieved the most in athletics and academics.

• Vicente Navarro, men' s soccer (biology)
• Eliza Hawley, women's track and field (sociology)

The Yeomans Award

This award honors Pat Yeomans, who is considered the greatest tennis player in Occidental's history. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, excelled in an individual sport while shining in the classroom.

• Ace Andres, men's tennis (economics)
• Rachel Aujero, women's golf (politics)

The Dunlap Award

This awards honors Grant Dunlap, who contributed to Occidental in the roles of coach, athletic director, and professor. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, excelled in a team sport while shining in the classroom.

• Aiden Aley, men ' s soccer (economics)
• Olivia Okamoto, women's lacrosse (biochemistry)

Trevor Moawad Leadership Award

This award honors former All-SCIAC Oxy men's soccer and basketball player Trevor Moawad '95, who rose to the top of the mental conditioning profession in the world of sports. The award is given to the top male and female athletes who make an exceptional commitment to making their teammates better both on and off the field.

• Nicholas Gonzalez, baseball (economics)
• Kylie Jones, women's soccer (kinesiology)

Glen & Julie Johnson Service Award

Glen and Julie Johnson have been exemplary Tiger Club members, giving the Occidental Athletics community gifts of time, service and resources. The Glen Johnson '60 P'87 and Julie Johnson '61 P'87 Award recognizes one male and one female student-athlete who have been outstanding in their commitment to serving others outside of the classroom or field of play.

• Ocean Pogorel, men ' s water polo (religious studies)
• Ainsley Shelsta, women's basketball (cognitive science)