The Albright College athletic department officially wrapped up the 2011-12 year on Monday night at Stokesay Castle, honoring an outstanding group of student-athletes for their efforts this past season and throughout their careers.

The Abe Karlip Outstanding Senior Female and Male Athlete of the Year awards went to women's soccer goalkeeper Olivia Giuliano and men's basketball center Derek Hall.

Giuliano was a team captain and a three-time All-Commonwealth selection who backstopped the Lions to semifinal appearances in both the Commonwealth and ECAC South playoffs. She led the Commonwealth Conference in saves this fall, kept four shutouts, and helped win a string of games with outstanding saves.

Hall was an All-Mideast Region and All-Commonwealth honoree this winter. He led the league in rebounding (10.1), was third in blocks (38) and fourth in scoring (15.9 ppg). He recorded his 1,000th career point in a Senior Day victory over Widener. The 6'11" big man was named the Commonwealth Player of the Week twice as a senior, including when he notched a double-double against Division I Cornell University.

The Most Outstanding Freshman Female Award went to swimmer Amanda Osterlind- the Middle Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year. Osterlind won both the 500 and 1,650 free at the 2012 MAC championships, the only two individual event wins for the conference champion Lions. She also set an Albright Natatorium record in the 1,650 free.

The Most Outstanding Male Freshman race produced a rare three-way tie, as a supremely talented class featured many strong candidates. Two conference Rookies of the Year, Avery Jones (men's golf) and Rick Sutton (men's swimming), shared the award with men's lacrosse attackman Philip Potter, who ranked among the national leaders in assists.

The Neal Harris Academic Excellence Award is presented to the senior athletes with the highest GPA, who earned a minimum of four varsity letters. Rebecca Woskoff, a four-year member of the swimming team, took the honor after maintaining a GPA of 3.92. Midfielder Matt Davis was recognized on the men's side after playing four years of soccer and keeping a near-perfect GPA of 3.99.

The Student Athletic Advisory Council (S.A.A.C) Sportsmanship Award is reserved for the senior athletes who have exemplified the qualities of outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the field; as well as demonstrated the qualities of civility, concern for others, and a sense of fair play. A pair of swimmers who given the award- seniors Katy Oeste (who also starred for the tennis team) and Zach McElheny.

The Red and White Club Awards were given to two seniors who demonstrated a positive attitude and loyalty to Albright Athletics. All-Conference and team Sportsmanship Award-winning field hockey player Madison Bailey was recognized, as was All-Region punter (and baseball relief pitcher) Brooks Mitzkewich.

The NCAA Woman of the Year award went to swimming team MVP Aimee Snyder. This award honors a senior female student-athlete from each NCAA member institution, who has distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate career in the areas of academic excellence, service, and leadership.

The Memorial Prize of the Class of 1926 is given to a senior man and woman, who during their four years at Albright has shown qualities of marked leadership, been of good strong character, and has participated and taken an active interest in athletics. This year's winners were Lauren Panichelle (women's soccer) and Tyler Storms (baseball).

The Eugene Shirk Award, presented to the senior students with high scholastic standing and who were members of the cross-country, tennis, track, golf, or swim teams, were presented to cross country/track & field runner Kim Hummel, and men's golf Scholar-Athlete award winner Steve Werst.

The Derek Kehoe Memorial Award went to Chris Tadley after he fought his way back into the men's soccer lineup following a serious ankle injury. Named in honor of the Albright men's basketball player who passed away in October after a battle with cancer, the award is given to the senior athlete who personifies the characteristics of Derek: hard work, toughness, and good citizenship.

The Friend of Albright award was given to Director of Human Resources Tim Steinrock, who is retiring this summer. Men's golf coach Ray Mest was also recognized; he is retiring after 36 years with the Albright golf program.

Also presented on Monday evening were 27 Team MVP Awards:

Men's Cross-Country – George Cook
Women's Cross-Country - Kim Hummel
Field Hockey – Madison Bailey
Football (Most Outstanding Offensive Back) – Scott Pillar
Football (Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman) – Taylor Howes
Football (Most Outstanding Defensive Back) – Ryan Ott
Football (Most Outstanding Defensive Lineman) – Matt Pattison
Men's Soccer – Tyler Waters
Women's Soccer – Olivia Giuliano
Women's Tennis – Victoria Foanio
Men's Tennis – Ruicong Lui
Volleyball – Laura van Bendegem
Men's Basketball – Derek Hall
Women's Basketball – Jenny Knoebel
Men's Swimming – Rick Sutton
Women's Swimming – Aimee Snyder
Women's Indoor Track and Field – Taylor Kutz
Men's Indoor Track and Field – Dane Canonico
Women's Outdoor Track and Field – Taylor Kutz
Men's Outdoor Track and Field – Dane Canonico
Baseball – Tom Canuso
Men's Golf – Avery Jones
Men's Lacrosse Offensive – T.J. Holston
Men's Lacrosse Defensive – Sean Cunningham
Women's Lacrosse Offensive – Meghan Wilson
Women's Lacrosse Defensive – Sarah Nale
Softball – Natalie Carlucci