Track and Field Hands Out Team Awards

5/9/2011 12:00:00 AM | Track & Field

May 9, 2011

COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Mizzou track and field team handed out its annual team awards last week as 22 members of the team were honored with year-end awards. In all, the 22 student-athletes were recognized across eight different awards, all of which reflect the commitment to excellence of the Mizzou track and field program. Below is a list of the awards and each recipient.

Joe Marks Awards - The Joe Marks Award was presented for the first time in 1999. Marks was a dedicated runner, official, supporter and friend of both the cross country and track and field programs. This award is given in his honor to the outstanding cross country runner whose life demonstrates a commitment to excellence.
- Bailey Belvis
- Max Storms

Bill Rawson Award - Each year, the outstanding freshman of the track and field teams receives the Bill Rawson Award. A half-miler in the mid-1960s, Rawson was killed in action in Vietnam while serving as a Marine Lieutenant in 1967. Rawson was part of two Missouri record-setting relay teams in his career - the sprint medley relay (1962) and the mile (1964).
- Tre Chambers
- Kearsten Peoples
- Jill Rushin

Marvin L. Patterson Award - The Marvin L. Patterson award is given annually in memory of Marvin L. Patterson, the longtime Missouri track and field official, head starter and great friend. This award recognizes a Missouri non-scholarship athlete who displays a dedication to academic and athletic excellence, along with an unselfish and giving spirit. These outstanding qualities have all contributed to the success of the Mizzou track and field team.
- Jacob Bullinger
- Lauren Flaker
- Heather Green
- Jeremy Lampley
- Bethany Pfieffer

Missouri Track Coaches Award - The Missouri Track Coaches Award is given to the student-athlete that displays courage.
- Mark Hughes
- Shawnte' Middlebrook
- Dan Quigley
- Stacy Swineburg

Derrick Peterson Award - The Derrick Peterson Award is given annually to the most outstanding performer on the men's track and field team as demonstrated by their achievements throughout the current season.
- Chris Davis
- Aaron Dixon
- Brian Hancock
- Chris Holly
- Lars Rise
- Max Storms

Natasha Kaiser-Brown Award - The Natasha Kaiser-Brown Award is given annually to the most outstanding performer on the women's track and field team as demonstrated by their achievements throughout the current season.
- Bailey Belvis
- Leslie Farmer
- Laura Roxberg
- Kearsten Peoples

Tom Botts Award - The Tom Botts Award has been presented annually since 1972. This award goes to the seniors on the Missouri track and field team who best exemplify the ethics, integrity, citizenship and leadership demonstrated by Tom Botts.
- Chris Davis
- Aaron Dixon
- Brian Hancock
- Chris Holly
- Lana Mims
- Lars Rise
- Katie Vanarsdall

Mizzou also elected its 2011-12 team captains for next season as well. Serving as captains will be Belvis, Farmer, Sierra Gant, Layne Moore, Roxberg and Kelcy Vanarsdall on the women's side and Ryan Blackwell, Tucker Bounds, Tim Opfer, Storms, Quigley and Tyrell Everett on the men's side. For all the latest on Mizzou track and field team, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on twitter @MIZ_TrackField.