“The Oarsman”
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Logan Ullrich ➖ HWT ➖ 2025
UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON
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Brahm Erdmann ➖ LTWT ➖ 2025
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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Jack Carr ➖ D3 ➖ 2025
TRINITY COLLEGE
More than a standout performer, The Oarsman is a generational talent: someone whose collegiate record is not only impressive but, in many cases, unprecedented within their program. Though only one crew may win gold, this award recognizes the individual who has made their team greater through tireless dedication, transformative impact, and uncompromising excellence.
The Oarsman award stands as a tribute to those rare athletes who achieve greatness not only through personal excellence but through a lasting commitment to their team, their sport, and the values that define true champions.
Jack R. Robinson “Most Inspirational” Award
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Michael Boston ➖ 2021
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
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Jack Robinson ➖ 2022
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
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Nate Phelps ➖ 2023
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
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Nate & Ash Swidler ➖ 2024
BROWN UNIVERSITY
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Benjamin Campbell-Reide ➖ 2025
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
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Ashan Anthonisz-Chandrasena ➖ 2026
ITHACA COLLEGE
Given to an athlete or coach who has demonstrated the drive and motivation to overcome adversity and/or make a major impact on their team or community. This award is named in honor of Cornell Heavyweight Commodore and coxswain, Jack Robinson.
Comeback Athlete of the Year
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MJ Duffy ➖ 2021
US NAVAL ACADEMY
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Jonas Juel ➖ 2022
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
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Ben Rutherford ➖ 2023
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Tucker Thomas ➖ 2024
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
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Griffin Fender ➖ 2025
STETSON UNIVERSITY
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Joel Bevenour ➖ 2025
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
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Will Densmore ➖ 2026
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
Given to an athlete who has shown significant improvement with their perseverance, determination, and dedication.
Comeback Team of the Year
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Stanford University HWT men ➖ 2021
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
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George Washington Univ. HWT men ➖ 2021
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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Columbia University LTWT men ➖ 2022
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
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Florida Tech HWT men ➖ 2023
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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Embry Riddle HWT men ➖ 2024
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
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Temple University HWT men ➖ 2025
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Given to a team that has shown significant improvement with their perseverance, determination and dedication.
Novice Walk-on of the Year
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Breck Duncan ➖ 2021
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
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Adam Wehking ➖ 2022
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
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Kane Hall ➖ 2023
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
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Lyle Donovan ➖ 2024
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
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Will Klipstine ➖ 2025
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
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Eli Smirin ➖ 2026
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Given to an athlete (oarsman or coxswain) who started their rowing career in college and has become a top tier athlete within their program and in the sport of men’s collegiate rowing.
Scholar Athlete of the Year
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George Finlayson ➖ 2021
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY
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Julia Campbell ➖ 2022
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Moritz Marchant ➖ 2022
HOBART COLLEGE
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Simon Hatcher ➖ 2023
BROWN UNIVERSITY
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Tommy Barrell ➖ 2024
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY
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Asher Israel ➖ 2025
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
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Caspar Griffin ➖ 2026
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
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Tom Griffin ➖ 2026
BROWN UNIVERSITY
Given to the athlete with the strongest academic accomplishments as determined through a combination of GPA, major field of study, academic accomplishments, etc.
Coxswain of the Year
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Brett Cataldo ➖ 2021
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY
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Vlad Saigau ➖ 2022
YALE UNIVERSITY
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Luca Vieira ➖ 2023
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY
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Anya Chang ➖ 2024
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
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Alenka Doyle ➖ 2025
TRINITY COLLEGE
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Maile Organek ➖ 2026
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Given to the coxswain who has demonstrated great leadership and skill to motivate their team to compete at the best of their ability.
Leadership
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John Pojednic ➖ 2021
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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Chris Clark ➖ 2021
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
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Colin Sullivan ➖ 2022
BROWN UNIVERSITY
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Alex Perkins & Trevor Appier ➖ 2023
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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Al Monte ➖ 2024
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Marty Crotty ➖ 2025
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
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Kayleigh Durm ➖ 2025
IRA/IRCA
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Tony Kilbridge ➖ 2026
MIT
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George Munger ➖ 2026
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
Given to a coach or administrator who has shown great leadership and become a role model for men’s collegiate rowing.
D1 Coach of the Year
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Wyatt Allen ➖ 2021
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
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Scott Frandsen ➖ 2022
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY
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Scott Frandsen ➖ 2023
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY
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Michael Callahan ➖ 2024
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
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Wyatt Allen ➖ 2025
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
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Greg Hughes ➖ 2026
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Nominated by and voted on by their peers, the Coach of the Year from each division represents the highest ideals of coaching in men’s collegiate rowing. They lead by example through demonstrated mentorship, integrity, performance, and love of the sport, and we are proud to recognize and celebrate their achievements.
D1 Staff of the Year
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Al Monte, Jeff Monahan, and Michael Stafford ➖ 2021
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
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Mike Gennaro and Marten Martensson ➖ 2022
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Brandon Shald, Jason Elefant, Dave Adams, Jack Smith, and Mike Chandler ➖ 2023
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY
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Sergio Espinoza, Nate Goodman, Conor Bullis ➖ 2024
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
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Scott Waters, Bernard Fox, Dan Goettner ➖ 2025
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
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Connor Walters, Kevin Hinkle, Graham Hall ➖ 2026
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
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Nate Goodman, Thomas Wenk, Kristina Walker, Conor Bullis, Kirsten Eaton, Megan Manderfield, Matt Bannerman, Brendan Kramer, John W. O'Kane M.D., Chris Dresher ➖ 2026
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Nominated by the head coaches and voted on by the membership, this award recognizes the outstanding work done by the coaching staff from each division in service to their team and in support of the head coach.
D3 Coach of the Year
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Marc Mandel ➖ 2021
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
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Marc Mandel ➖ 2022
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
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Phil Carney ➖ 2023
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
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Phil Carney ➖ 2024
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
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Kevin MacDermott ➖ 2025
TRINITY COLLEGE
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Kevin MacDermott ➖ 2026
TRINITY COLLEGE
Nominated by and voted on by their peers, the Coach of the Year from each division represents the highest ideals of coaching in men’s collegiate rowing. They lead by example through demonstrated mentorship, integrity, performance, and love of the sport, and we are proud to recognize and celebrate their achievements.
D3 Staff of the Year
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Graham Marks ➖ 2021
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
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Graham Marks ➖ 2022
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
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Cian Noone and Carly Abarbanel ➖ 2023
BATES COLLEGE
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Andy McLaughlin, Peter Malinovsky, and Jacob Welborn ➖ 2024
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
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Andy McDonald, Grady Van Orden, and Jacob Welborn ➖ 2025
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
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Nate Clark, Nicholas Roll, Travis Brown, and Ben Goldberg ➖ 2026
TRINITY COLLEGE
Nominated by the head coaches and voted on by the membership, this award recognizes the outstanding work done by the coaching staff from each division in service to their team and in support of the head coach.
LTWT Coach of the Year
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Shawn Bagnall ➖ 2021
US NAVAL ACADEMY
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Nich Lee Parker ➖ 2022
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
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Matt Madigan ➖ 2022
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
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Marty Crotty ➖ 2023
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
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Billy Boyce ➖ 2024
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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Will Oliver-Milchman ➖ 2025
MIT
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Billy Boyce ➖ 2026
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Nominated by and voted on by their peers, the Coach of the Year from each division represents the highest ideals of coaching in men’s collegiate rowing. They lead by example through demonstrated mentorship, integrity, performance, and love of the sport, and we are proud to recognize and celebrate their achievements.
LTWT Staff of the Year
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James Sands, Lt. Eric Washkewicz, and Capt. Bill Fouse ➖ 2021
US NAVAL ACADEMY
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James Sands, Lt. Tom Paul, Capt. Bill Fouse, Captain Bob Qu, and Steve Fluhr ➖ 2022
US NAVAL ACADEMY
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David Burke ➖ 2023
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
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Ian Accomando and Ryan Wenk ➖ 2024
Harvard University
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Ian Accomando and Zoe Tekeian ➖ 2025
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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Dave Burke, Palmer Trolli, and Rich Fahsbender ➖ 2026
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
