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Athletic Financial Awards Football Harold F. Biewald Football Awards Established in 2008 in memory of Dr. Harold F. Biewald, D.D.S. 1955. Harold Biewald was a member of the McGill Intercollegiate Football Team from 1948 to 1952. To eligible students who qualify to be members of the McGill Redmen Intercollegiate Football Team. Charlie Baillie Football Awards Established in 2013 by Michael Evans in honour of the former head coach of the McGill Redmen football team, Charlie Baillie, the longest tenured coach in McGill history, having served 29 seasons. To eligible students who qualify to be members of the McGill Redmen football team. Preference will be given to offensive linemen. Donald Charter and Janet Cloud Athletic Award Established in 2007 by Donald Kinloch Charter and Janet Anne Cloud. One award per year will be awarded to a student who qualifies to be a member of the McGill Redmen Football Team. The second award will be awarded to a student who qualifies to be a member of the McGill Martlet Soccer Team.. John Cleghorn Football Awards Established in 2006 by John Cleghorn and former Redmen football player. Upon recommendation of the McGill Football coaches and the Director of the Department of Athletics and Recreation, to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of student athletes who are entering any undergraduate degree program and qualify to be members of the McGill Football Team. Jed Lind Football and Hockey Awards Established in 1999 through a generous gift from the late Walter H. (Jed) Lind, B.A. 1937, for students entering undergraduate degree programs. To promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of student athletes who are entering any undergraduate degree program and qualify to be members of the Intercollegiate Football or Hockey Teams. Gary Kirchner Football Established in 2009 in honour of Gary Kirchner, former assistant coach of the McGill Redmen Football Team. Awarded by the McGill Athletics Board Awards Committee to eligible students who qualify to be members of the McGill Redmen Football Team. McLernon Family Athletic Awards (Mr. McLernon-50% to Football) Established in 2006 by John McLernon, B.A. 1962. To promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of student athletes who are entering any undergraduate degree program and qualify to be members of the McGill Intercollegiate Football Team or the McGill Men's Intercollegiate Hockey Team. Value: $2,500 each, renewable. Rogers Family Student Athletic Awards Established by the Rogers Family whose members have earned ten degrees at McGill from 1904 to 1993 and have represented McGill on the Football, Boxing, Wrestling, and Skiing Teams. Available to entering undergraduate students who are Canadian citizens, awarded on the basis of academic standing and qualification as candidates for the McGill Intercollegiate Football Team. Renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee. Tom Mooney Football Awards Established in 2007 by the members of the 1969 Redmen Championship Football Team (“The Mooney Men”) in honour of Tom Mooney, coach of the Redmen Football Team from 1964 to 1969. To student athletes who are entering any undergraduate degree program and who qualify to be members of the Redmen Football Team. Michael Soles Football Award Established in 2014 in honour of Michael Soles, BA 1989, to support outstanding varsity student athletes on the McGill Redmen Football Team, with good academic standing. Michael Soles graduated with a BA in history and economics. A three-time all star and two-time All-Canadian, Michael won 48 awards, including 13 as a freshman in 1986 when he captured the Peter Gorman trophy as CIAU rookies of the year. In 1987, he led McGill to a 47-11 vanier Cup win, winning the Ted Morris trophy as game MVP. Michael was the first CIAU player selected in the 1989 CFL Draft and went to play 11 seasons for Edmonton and Montreal. He was a three-time CFL all-star, winning the Grey Cup with the Eskimos in 1993. Michael was inducted in the McGill Sports Hall of Fame in October 2000. Adriano Tassone Redmen Football Leadership Award Established in 2010 by Vincent and Sabina Tassone along with Friends and Family in memory of their son, Adriano Tassone. Adriano led his life as an extraordinary example; he shared his outstanding mentoring and leadership qualities throughout his lifetime and was known for his exceptional generosity. To eligible student athletes who qualify to be members of the McGill Redmen Football Team and who demonstrate exceptional leadership/mentoring both on and off the field. Men’s Basketball George Lengvari Scholarship Fund Income Established in 2003 by George Lengvari, B.C.L. 1966. To promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of student athletes who are entering any undergraduate degree program and qualify to be members of the McGill Basketball teams. Women’s Basketball The “Bunny” Sabbath Athletic Award Established in 2012 by Joseph Sabbath, BSc 1943, MDCM 1947, in memory of his brother, Bernard “Bunny” Sabbath to support student athletes. Preference will be given to students on a Martlet team. Cobbett Family Athletics Award Established in 2011 by Stuart H. Cobbett, B.A. 1969, B.C.L. 1972 and the Cobbett Family. Awarded to eligible student athletes, male and/or female, who qualify to be members of the McGill tier one varsity athletic teams. McGill Siege Artillery Association Athletic Award Awarded to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible Varsity student-athlete who are entering or enrolled full-time in any degree granting program and who are members of the McGill Varsity program. Men’s Soccer Dr C F Martin Prize Established in 1923 by the late Walter Vaughan, former Secretary and Bursor of McGill, in honour of Dr. C.F. Martin, former Dean of Medicine and Athletics Board Member. Originally established as a Lawn Tennis Club Prize. Awarded to a deserving male or female athlete who can qualify for a McGill Intercollegiate Team. Women’s Soccer Jean Beliveau Award (Mme. Beliveau) Established in 2016 by the friends of Mr. Jean Beliveau who was a truly special individual and an ambassador and mentor who shared his outstanding leadership qualities throughout his lifetime. Awarded to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of up to 4 full-time varsity student-athletes (2 men and 2 women). Successful candidates must have demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in student and/or community affairs. Recipients will be those individuals who best reflect these attributes. Value: Varies. Wicksteed Medal Established in 2018, presented to a student-athlete in recognition of their high prowess both on the playing field and the academic sphere Swimming Genereux & Legault Athletic Awards Established in 2012 by Claude Genereux, B.Eng. 1985, and his wife, Myriam Legault, B.Ed. 1985. To outstanding student athletes who qualify to be members of a McGill varsity team, and who demonstrate exceptional leadership/mentoring both on and off the field. Abrahamsen-Marks Award Mr. Abrahamsen & Mr. Marks (2 seperate cards) Men’s Hockey Francois et Martin Olivier Atheltic Award Established in 2017 by François Olivier, BSc(Agr) 1988 and Martin Olivier. Awarded to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student-athletes who are enrolled full-time in any degree granting program and who are members of the McGill Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey Team. Preference will be given to student-athletes who graduated from a French language high school or CEGEP in Quebec. The Boys of 9/10 Redmen Hockey Award Established in 2016 by Michael D. Babcock, BEd 1986, LLD 2013 in honour of his roommates Paul C. Barber, Michael D. B. Bean, David J. Ducharme, Doug M. Harrison and Mark F. Reade. Awarded to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of one or more academically eligible varsity student- athletes who are enrolled full-time in any degree granting program, and who are members of the McGill Redmen Varsity Hockey Team. Preference will be given to student-athletes from Ontario and westwards in Canada. Churchill-Smith Redmen Hockey Award (Dr. Churchill-Smith) Established in 2009 by the Churchill-Smith family. Awarded to eligible student athletes who qualify to be members of the McGill Redmen Intercollegiate Hockey Team. Estimated value: $3,000. Tim H Dunn I/C Hockey Award Income (No one to steward) Established in 2004 by Tim H. Dunn, B.Com. 1944. Awarded by the McGill Athletics Board Awards Committee to promote and facilitate the athletic achievements of student athletes who are entering any undergraduate degree program and qualify to be members of the McGill Intercollegiate Men's Ice Hockey Team. Preference is given to students from out-of-province. Value: minimum $2,000; renewable. Women’s Hockey Adair Family Athletics Award Established in 2007 through a generous donation from the Colin Adair family. Awarded to eligible students who qualify to be members of the Women's Martlet Intercollegiate Hockey team. Alumni Hockey Fund Established in 2004 from gifts received from alumni for the Arena Renewal Campaign. Awarded to men or women who qualify to be members of the McGill Intercollegiate Hockey team. Renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee. Spirit of the Warrior Queen Athletic Award The “Spirit of the Warrior Queen” is the name given by Shirley R. Adams, B.Sc. 1962, M.D.,C.M. 1968, to the work of art she sculpted after her mother's death in recognition of the daily battles faced by her mother, Evelyn Szebik. Evelyn was widowed at the age of thirty-two and raised five children on her own. Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students on any of McGill's women's intercollegiate teams. Awarded to students who have shown courage and dedication by combining athletics and leadership.