Awards

Blanket Award


To receive a blanket, an athlete must compete all years of eligibility, must earn at least three major letters (one during the senior year), and must compete at least three years in one sport. Each star on the blanket represents a Major “C” award in a particular sport. The black stars represent service as a team captain.


Basketball
Gold

Cross Country
Orange

Soccer
Scarlet red/white


Softball

Columbia blue

Swimming & Diving
Royal blue, white

Tennis
Forest green, white


Track & Field, Indoor

Old gold, gray

Track & Field, Outdoor
Gray

Volleyball
Kelly green/white

 
Mary Jean Mulvaney Scholar-Athlete Award


Presented to the male and female senior with the highest GPA. The student must be a four-year participant who has won at least three Major "C" awards. Transfer students who have competed for three years and have earned at least three Major "C" awards are also eligible. The GPA will be based on the junior and senior year.

 
Patricia R. Kirby Multi-Sport Athlete Award

Presented to the senior athlete who has received the most Major “C” awards. This award was established to honor Patricia R. Kirby who coached badminton, basketball, softball and volleyball. Coach Kirby, who retired in 1989, was instrumental in the development of women’s athletics at the University of Chicago.
 
Dudley Medal


Presented to the outstanding senior athlete for leadership and skill in women's athletics.