DSCC Team Awards (voted on by the athletes)

Our philosophy is based on the following three principles: Improvement, Commitment and Excellence.  It is our goal to help develop the love of running/fitness and of healthy competition in our athletes by emphasizing the importance of personal growth and improvement, commitment to one’s self, to one’s team and to one’s society, and always striving for excellence by setting goals and developing a strong work ethic.  Our team awards at the end of the season, voted on by the athletes, reflect and celebrate these principles.

Improvement Award

This award recognizes an athlete who has shown significant improvement in Cross-Country Running from, at least, the end of last season to the end of this season.  An athlete could show his/her improvement in the form of faster times and/or greater endurance.  It is recognized that improvement comes from hard work, dedication and a willingness to take positive risks.

    2006 Caroline Vankerhoven and Nate Boyce

    2005  Alex May, Molly Hall and Dan Comiskey

    2004  Sarah Ferraro and Peter Allfather

    2003  Maria Trainor and Spencer Tweed

    2002  n/a

    2001   Lisa Hornsby and Caleb Howe 

      Commitment Award

This award recognizes an athlete who has demonstrated commitment to his/her own                 progress as well as to the success of our team.  This individual could show his/her commitment in   the form of work ethic, team spirit, teamwork, cooperation, attendance as well as numerous other facets.

    2006  Nikki Seidman, Michael Gaskin, and Andrew Watson

    2005  Stephanie Mayer and Steve Landy

    2004  Stephanie Mayer and John Jordan

    2003  Catherine Stevenson and John Jordan

    * 2002     n/a                                                  

    * first year this award was given

Excellence Award 

This award recognizes an athlete who has demonstrated excellence in the sport of Cross Country Running.  This individual continually strives for, and reaches, excellence by setting goals and working hard while maintaining a positive and supportive attitude.  He/she has placed high in dual, league championships and other competitions.  He/she is a talented athlete who has produced results that continue to propel the competitive success of our team.

    2006  Cara Giaimo and Jack Terrett

    2005   Cara Giaimo and Jack Terrett

    2004   Cara Giaimo and Spencer Tweed

    2003   Cara Giaimo and David Sorensen

    2002   n/a

    2001   Nan Shearer and Daniel Murphy

        * In 2001 and seasons prior, this award was named the "Most Valuable Runner" award