Findlay, Ohio - The 2024 Oiler Choice Awards, presented by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, will take place Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Niekamp Arena. The event will celebrate the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our athletes both on and off the field, honoring athletes from all 22 varsity sports.
The awards to be presented at the 2024 Oiler Choice Awards include:
- Fan of the Year
- Staff Member of the Year
- Nominees: Jim Givens, Jacob Boucher, Dr. Jaclyn Schalk
- Top Community Service Team
- Nominees: Football, Baseball, Softball
- Top Academic Team
- Nominees: Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Women's Cross Country
- Most Supportive Team
- Nominees: Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Men's Golf
- Women's Newcomer of the Year
- Nominees: Allie Arnold, Victoria Harvey, Sofia Lesmes Montes
- Men's Newcomer of the Year
- Nominees: Will Aljancic, Santiago Arteaga, Nathan Buschur
- Women's Oiler Award
- Nominees: Madison Mlsna, Kenzie Hoelscher, Kylie Ray
- Men's Oiler Award
- Nominees: Tim Stollings, Noah Fisher, Michael Jerrell
- Oiliest Moment of the Year
- Nominees: Men's Swimming 100 Fly National Championship, Women's Soccer: Mud Game vs. Ashland, Football: Preserverance at Pace
- Women's Team of the Year
- Nominees: Women's Golf, Women's Track and Field, Women's Swimming
- Men's Team of the Year
- Nominees: Men's Track and Field, Men's Swimming, Baseball
- Women's Athlete of the Year
- Nominees: Mary Kelly Mulcahy, Trista Fintel, Hannah Rybicki
- Men's Athlete of the Year
- Nominees: Noah Fisher, Josh Verhoff, Tim Stollings
The Oiler Choice Awards is a semi-formal event that is open to the public. For those unable to attend, the event will be streamed on the Great Midwest Digital Network.
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