• Pac-10 Conference Medal Winners

• World Financial Group/Pac-10 Leadership Award

• Pac-10 Sportsmanship Award

• Oroweat/Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarship Program

Pac-10 Conference Medal Winners

2006-07 Pacific-10 Conference Medal Winners

School - Men - Women

Arizona - Adam Ritter, Swimming - Whitney Myers, Swimming
Arizona State -Niklas Lemke, Golf - Amy Hastings, Track & Field
California - John Mann, Water Polo - Jillian Davis, Volleyball
Oregon- Jordan Kent, Football - Nicole Garbin, Soccer
Oregon State - Mitch Canham, Baseball - Natalie Johnson, Softball
Stanford - Ben Wildman-Tobriner, Swimming - Cassidy Krug, Diving
UCLA - Andrew Baumgartner, Football - Jackie Nguyen, Track & Field
USC - Pavol Valovic, Water Polo - Anca Anastasiu, Tennis
Washington - Ryan Brown, Track & Field - Courtney Thompson, Volleyball
Washington State - Jason Hill, Football - Diana Pickler, Track & Field

World Financial Group/Pac-10 Leadership Award

The Pacific-10 Conference established the World Financial Group/Pac-10 Leadership Award in 2002 to recognize student-athletes who have served on their institutional Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC) and demonstrated leadership. One male and one female student-athlete are selected annually for the Leadership Awards, which includes a scholarship for postgraduate study.

The Pac-10 Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, which is composed of representatives from each member institution, will select the winners of the award each year from nominations submitted by each campus SAAC. The winners will be recognized at the Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament in March.

To be eligible for the award, nominees must be enrolled in or plan to attend graduate school, have been a letterwinner in a varsity sport, and have served a minimum of two years on the campus SAAC. Other factors which may be taken into account during the selection process include community service, grade point average, service as a SAAC officer, and level of athletic achievement. For more information about this award please contact Christine Dawson, Associate Commissioner, Olympic Sports and Student-Athlete Programs at 925-932-4411 or cdawson@pac-10.org.

Previous Winners

2006-2007 Whitney Myers, Arizona A native of Oxford, Ohio, Myers is a 14-time record-holder at Arizona, and one of the most decorated swimmers in Wildcat history, most recently named the 2007 NCAA Woman of the Year. During her four-year career, Myers was a first-team All-American in seven different swimming events and a top three finisher at the NCAA championships in eight events. A member of the U.S. Women's National Swimming Team for three years (2004, 2005, 2006), Myers finished third at the 2004 Olympic Trials, fourth at the 2005 and 2007 World Championships and qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in five events. Outside of the pool, Myers participated in many service and leadership roles. She was co-president of the student-athlete advisory board, pre-pharmacy club liaison, student-teacher club member, group leader in the sponsorship of a low-income family and founder and director of a local swim clinic. Myers worked closely with local Girl Scouts troops, elementary schools and retirement communities, and represented her university through many speaking engagements.
Caleb Kirk, California A native of MiWuk Village, Calif., Kirk was a four-year letterwinner on the Cal gymnastics team, leading the Golden Bears to their best event score at the 2007 NCAA championships with a 9.450 in the still rings, which tied his career best. Recipient of the 2004 "Big C" and "Most Improved" team awards, Kirk was also a two-time Academic All-MPSF scholar athlete and 2003 winner of the Balanced Man Scholarship. In addition to his athletic accomplishment, Kirk demonstrated leadership as an Anatomy Enrichment Program teacher, a Worship Leader for Campus Crusade for Christ, and served as a summer retreat counselor and church minister at long-term care facilities. Kirk worked closely with the California SAAC, helping to raise donations for the Thanksgiving food drive that assisted local charities.
2005-2006 Anna Chappell, Arizona Chappell, a four year letter winner in women's basketball, at ARIZONA, earned the Most Inspirational Award in 2004, the Academic Award in 2004 and the Captain's Award in 2006 all of which are team honors. Chappell finished her career earning Pac-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention awards in 2005 and 2006. She was named the Life Skills Student-Athlete of the Year by the Arizona Athletic Department in May 2006, the SALT Academic Student of the Year in November 2004, and awarded the Mary Roby Academic Achievement Award in March 2004. Chappell has been a member of the Arizona SAAC since the Fall of 2004, serving as the Co-President since August 2004 to the present. She was named to serve on the Division I National SAAC in July 2005 and served as the Vice Chair from January 2006 - January 2007. She is currently serving as the Chair of the committee. Chappell completed her undergraduate work in December 2006 in Secondary Education with a cumulative GPA of 3.38. She will be attending the University of Oregon to study Athletic Administration.
Darrell Brooks, Arizona Brooks, a four year letter winner in football, at ARIZONA, was a member of the 2005 Pac-10 All-Conference football team, member of the 2004 Pac-10 All-Conference Second Team, member of the 2002 Pac-10 All-Freshman football team, and named 2002 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year by the Pgskin Post. Brooks earned Freshman All-American Honorable Mention in 2002 and Pac-10 All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2002 and 2003. he was a semi-finalist for the Jim Thope award in 2005. Not only did Brooks excel on the field, but in the classroom as well. He recieved the Mary Roby Academic Achievement Award in 2001 and 2002, a member of the Pac-10 All-Academic Second Team in 2002 and the Pac-10 All-Academic First Team in 2006. he as also a Draddy Trophy Academic Heisman semi-finalist in 2006. Brooks, a member of the Arizona SAAC in 2003-2005, served as the Vice-President in 2003 and the President in 2004. Brooks completed his undergraduate work in December 2004 in Psychology with a cumulative GPA of 2.934. He is currently enrolled at Arizona working in a Master's Degree in Public Administration.
2004-2005 Molly Seaman, Washington Seaman, a five year letter winner in gymnastics, at WASHINGTON, was a member of the 2004 Pac-10 All-Conference women's gymnastics team, was the 2004 Pac-10 beam champion and also ranked second nationally on beam in 2004. Seaman graduated cum laude, had Dean's list honors 10 times, was a four time scholastic All-American and was on the Pac-10 All-Academic first team team three times. She was a member of her Campus SAAC for five years and was the treasurer from Fall 2002 to Spring 2003 and the president from Fall 2003 to Spring 2005. She completed her undergraduate work in June 2005 in zoology with a cumulative GPA of 3.77. Her expected field of graduate study is physical assistance for surgery.
Emerson Ward, Arizona State Ward, a four year letter winner in swimming, at ARIZONA STATE, was ranked number one all time at ASU in the 100 meter breaststroke, was a two-time NCAA qualifier, was top eight in the Pac-10 Championships in the 100 meter breaststroke junior and senior year and was captain in 2004-05. Ward will graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.14 in construction management in May 2006. He was on the Pac-10 All-Academic team for two years, the Maroon and Gold Scholar Athlete team for four years and on the Dean's List in the ASU Del E. Webb School of Construction in 2004 and 2005. Ward was a member of his Campus SAAC from 2001 to 2005. He was the SAAC Action Committee Chairman from 2003-2004 and the SAAC Chairman from 2004-2005. Ward's expected field of graduate study is law with an emphasis in Contract Law in the field of construction management at the Charleston School of Law.
2003-2004 Nikki Neuburger, Oregon State Neuburger was a two year team captain, the tenth Beaver to record over 1,000 career digs, and is eighth all time in digs per game. She earned the 2004 Hewlett Packard Leadership Award, the 2002 U.S. Bank Woman of Distinction Award, earned Pac-10 All Academic honors three years, and was a three time Dean's List member. Neuburger was a member of her campus SAAC for four years, and was the Team Relations chair. She earned a 3.36 cumulative GPA and wants to pursue her MBA in the future. Neuburger graduated in June 2004 in business administration.
Jason Ranne, Arizona Ranne was a four year letter winner, Cattracus Athlete of the Month for October 2002, and walked onto the men's basketball team and earned a scholarship. He was a member of SAAC from 2002 to 2004 and also vice president one year. Ranne was a four year Mary Roby Award winner, on the Dean's list for four years, earned the team academic award three years, graduated cumlaude in May 2004 in political science, and was on the Pac-10 All Academic first team in 2004. Ranne is now studying law at the University of Minnesota.
2002-2003 Adam Chavira, Arizona State Chivara, a three year letter winner in wrestling, at ARIZONA STATE, was a member of the 2001 and 2003 Pac-10 Championship teams. He was also a five time Maroon and Gold recipient at Arizona State (3.0 GPA and up). He was a member of his Campus SAAC for 2 years and SAAC Outreach chair for one year. He completed his undergraduate work in May of 2003 in Kinesiology. He also completed his minor in Spanish. His expected field of graduate study is podiatric medicine.
Janell Bergstrom, Oregon Bergstrom, a four year letter winner in softball at Oregon, earned the Scholar Athlete Award in 2001, 2002, and 2003. She was also a member of the Pac-10 All Academic First Team in 2003. Bergstrom was a member of her Campus SAAC for three years and was vice president in 2003. Bergstrom completed her undergraduate work in August 2003 in Family and Human Services and earned a 3.42 GPA. She will complete her graduate work in Educational Leadership at the University of Oregon.

2001-2002 Cicely Clinkenbeard, Washington State Clinkenbeard, a four year letter winner in track and field, at WASHINGTON STATE, was team captain for one year. She earned First Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors in 1999, 2000 and 2002. She was a member of her Campus SAAC for 4 years, President for one year and a representative at the Pac-10 Student-Athlete Forum. She completed her undergraduate work in May of 2001 in Fine Arts and Computer Graphics with a 3.87 GPA. She will complete her graduate work in the Master of Arts program at the Murrow School of Communication in May of 2003.
Walter Chun, California Chun, was the team captain all three years he lettered in golf at CALIFORNIA. He earned All- American Academic honors as well as All-Academic Pac-10 honors in 2001 and 2002. Chun was a member of his Campus SAAC for two years and was a representative at the Pac-10 Student-Athlete Forum. Chun completed his undergraduate work in December 2001 in Business with a GPA of 3.38. He will complete his graduate work in Education in May of 2003.

Pac-10 Sportsmanship Award

The Pac-10 Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee selects the winners of the Pac-10 Sportsmanship Award each year from nominations submitted by member institutions. One male and one female are selected annually, and those winners are forwarded to the NCAA for consideration for the NCAA Sportsmanship Award.

To be eligible for the Pac-10 Sportsmanship Award, the student-athlete must: 1) have demonstrated consistently good sportsmanship and ethical behavior in his/her daily participation in intercollegiate athletics; 2) have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting; 3) be in good academic standing; and 4) be a member of an intercollegiate athletics team during that academic year.

Previous winners of the Pac-10 Sportsmanship Award include football player Grayling Love, Arizona State University (2003-04), water polo player Cara Chlebicki, University of California (2004-05), basketball player Channing Frye, University of Arizona (2004-05), track and field student-athlete Eric Nygard, Washington State (2005-06), soccer player Anna Key, California (2005-06), baseball student-athlete Mtich Canham, Oregon State (2006-2007) and golf student-athlete, Jennifer Tangtiphaiboontana, Stanford (2006-2007).

For more information about this award, please contact Associate Commissioner Christine Dawson at 925-932-4411 or cdawson@pac-10.org.

Previous Winners

2004 Grayling Love, Arizona State Love was a starter as a sophomore in 2003 and earned 2nd team All-Pac-10 honors. He is a business finance major with a grade-point average of 3.40, who twice has been named honorable mention on the Pac-10 All-Academic Team. He is a member of the football team's leadership council and makes a habit of speaking at public schools, delivering a message of fairness, hard work and citizenship. An example of Love's sportsmanship came in the Arizona State rivalry game against Arizona in 2003 when Love, a sophomore, volunteered to let a senior offensive lineman start in his spot for Senior Day. "Grayling lives sportsmanship in the games of life and sport," said Arizona State football coach Dirk Koetter.
2005 Cara Chlebicki, California Chlebicki has made an impact on the Golden Bears water polo team since the first day she arrived. Her dedication to excellence is what sets her apart from everyone else. Regardless of whether it is academic or athletic pursuits, Cara is a true student. As a freshman, she raised the bar for her teammates and continues to do so everyday, even though she is forced to sit on the sidelines through injury. Chlebicki shows sportsmanship day in and day out. She was voted on by her teammates to be one of the team captains even though she suffered concussions that permanently rendered her medically unable to play water polo again. Chlebicki's contributions to the Bear's water polo team can only begin to be measured by the size of her heart and the dedication she has shown to her teammates and to CAL.
Channing Frye, Arizona Frye, a four year letter winner in men's basketball, at ARIZONA, has an impressive attitude. He always puts his team first. He takes great pride in wearing the Arizona uniform and goes to great lengths to represent it proudly. His view of success begins and ends with team. He is the first to help someone who has fallen. He readily praises an opponent for an outstanding effort. he never blames an official and clearly recognizes that hard work has put him where he is today. In victory, or most importantly, defeat, Channing always makes himself available to answer questions about his effort, his team, or the game. He understands the importance of being a role model.
2006 Eric Nygard, Washington State Nygard competed in both indoor and outdoor events at Washington State, running a personal record and NCAA record Regional-qualifying time in the intermediate hurdles of 52.42 for an eighth-place finish at the Pac-10 Championships in 2005. Despite being diagnosed with cancer in October 2005, Nygard continues to play an important role on the Cougar track and field team, supporting the team at practice and competition, as well as competing in local track meets. Outside of college athletics, Nygard is involved in several volunteer activities through his church, organizing and participating in a youth retreat for over 500 kids, where he spoke and connected with young children. He is pursuing a degree in biology as a pre-med major.
Anna Key, California Key played in five games in the 2005-06 season, helping Cal to a 14-4-2 overall record and the program's first Sweet 16 appearance since 1988. Key logged over 175 minutes, picking up six saves, while giving up just one goal for a 0.51 goals against average. A 2005 Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention majoring in Peace and Conflict Studies, Key spent the summer in Malawi, Africa helping to develop and promote the importance of staying in school and playing sports. During her stay, she volunteered at an orphan care center which supports villages in Malawi, housing upwards of 900 children who have been orphaned by AIDS or poverty. Through her leadership, the Cal SAAC is looking to raise funds for sports programs in Malawi. Upon graduation, Key hopes to obtain a job in public or international policy.
2007 Mitch Canham, Oregon State Canham is one of four returning starters from last years national championship baseball team. He lead the two-time defending national championship team in batting average this year hitting .326 for the season. Canham also tied for the lead in homeruns with 10. The coaches describe him as a model student-athlete. He has a positive outlook and his teammates' best interest at heart. He is the heart and soul of the club. Off the field, Canham is very involved with the community. He has volunteered in countless community events. Through his involvement with the Special Olympics and his leadership as a member of the SAAC, Canham organized a rap concert to raise over $3000 for the Special Olympics. Canham is pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
Jennifer Tangtiphaiboontana, Stanford Tangtiphaiboontana competed in 11 events this season (33 rounds) with a 74.6 stroke average, posted nine top 25 finishes including five top 10 finsihes, was named to the NGCA All-Region team (West, second-team All-Pac-10 selection and tied for 26th at the NCAA Championships with a four round score of 301. Her teammates and fellow competitors describe her as a student of the game of golf. A 2007 Pac-10 All-Academic first team and a 2006 Pac-10 All-Academic second team majoring in Human Biology, Tangtiphaiboontana has spent countless hours volunteering at the Lucile Packard Chidren's Hospital as part of the Baby Buddy Program caring for infants in the Well Baby Nursery and Special Care Nursery. With the tragic loss of her parents to a car crash during her junior year in high school, Tangtiphaiboontana has been inspired even more to give back to the community. Upon graduation, Tangtiphaiboontana will be pursuing a career in Pediatric Medicine.
2008 Michael Capbarat, California Capbarat, a native of Walnut Creek, Calif., is a three-year member of the Golden Bear baseball team, having played in 17 games this season, three in the starting lineup. Serving as team captain, he has accumulated a .222 batting average in 2007-08, registering six hits, two home runs and nine RBI. Capbarat has helped lead Cal to a current 26-10-2 overall record and a 7-5 Conference record, good for third place in the Pac-10 standings. Majoring in English, Capbarat leads the team with a 3.78 GPA. In addition to his work on the field and in the classroom, he is a four-year member of the Cal SAAC, helping to organize a free clinic for the Pittsburgh Little League and participating in the Breast Cancer walk. Capbarat is also the spokesperson for anti-hazing policies in college athletics, speaking to teams on campus about the dangers of hazing.
Arianna Lambie, Stanford Lambie, a native of Harvard, Mass., is a 14-time cross country All-American, helping guide Stanford to three consecutive and four total national championships during her Cardinal career (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007). As team captain, she has posted three straight Pac-10 individual titles en route to being named Pac-10 Athlete of the Year in each of her final three seasons. Lambie is also a member of the American record-holding 4 x1500 meter relay team that won the Penn Relays in 2006, as well as the school record-holding distance medley relay team. As an earth systems major currently pursuing her master's degree, Lambie is a four-year member of the Science and Environmental Education student group on campus. Teaching science lessons at local Costano Elementary School in East Palo Alto, Lambie is president of the club and responsible for the organization of lessons and mentoring of student-teachers. She also volunteers her time with the Special Olympics, Kids With Dreams and Habitat for Humanity.

The Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarship Program

In 1999, the Pacific-10 Conference created a postgraduate scholarship program to honor outstanding student-athletes from its member institutions who also are outstanding scholars.

The Conference each year will award 40 scholarships of $3,000 each to student-athletes who have excelled academically and athletically and are in their last year of intercollegiate athletics competition. Each Pac-10 institution will select four student-athlete recipients, two men and two women, through its institutional selection process.

To be selected for a Pac-10 postgraduate scholarship, a student-athlete must:

1. Have an overall undergraduate minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.000 (based on a 4.000 scale) or its equivalent.

2. Be in his or her final season of intercollegiate athletics eligibility and competition under Pac-10 legislation. The student-athlete will be evaluated on the basis of all academic work completed at time of selection.

3. Have performed with distinction as a member of the varsity team in the sport in which the student-athlete has been nominated. The degree of the student-athlete's athletic achievement will be weighed at least equally with the degree of academic performance.

4. Intend to continue academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full- time graduate student. The major professor, academic advisor or dean of the college in which the student-athlete is enrolled must judge the student-athlete capable of graduate study. The Pac-10 expects a scholarship recipient to enroll as a full-time graduate student in a graduate or professional school of an academically accredited institution within three years from the date of the award letter. If a recipient does not intend to enroll immediately after completion of the undergraduate degree, the recipient must send a letter to the Pac-10 Conference office stating the reason for deferment of the scholarship, and the planned date of enrollment must be provided.

5. Have behaved, both on and off the field, in a manner that has brought credit to the student-athlete, the institution and intercollegiate athletics.

If the student-athlete meets the above requirements, participation in campus and/or community service activities will be considered when choosing recipients. Institutions will consider participation in activities in which the student-athlete serves as an example to other students and a demonstration of leadership qualities.

The Pac-10 postgraduate scholarships are one-time grants and are not renewable. Need is not a factor in granting these scholarships. Receiving awards from other sources does not make a selected recipient ineligible for a Pac-10 postgraduate scholarship.

Student-athletes who are interested in applying for Pac-10 Postgraduate scholarships should contact the Faculty Athletics Representative or the Life Skills Coordinator at their institution. The application process is in the spring of each year, with the names of the award winners reported to the Conference office in mid-April.

The Conference office will provide a "Verification of Enrollment Form" which must be completed and returned to the Conference office, after which payment will be made directly to the graduate institution.

Questions about the Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarship Program can be directed to Chris Dawson in the Conference office.

Oroweat "Healthy Minds" Scholarship

The Oroweat "Healthy Minds" Scholarship is $10,000 postgraduate scholarship provided by Pac-10 corporate partner Oroweat, recognizing overall excellence in athletics, academics, and service, along with a commitment to graduate education. One male and one female recipient will be selected annually from the pool of 40 Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarship winners.

The first two winners of the Oroweat "Healthy Minds" Scholarship, selected in August of 2007, were Kal Clark of Arizona State and Katy Trotter of Stanford.

Kal Clark, Arizona State Hailing from Pewee Valley, Ky., Clark was a four-year letter winner for the Sun Devils, having competed in the NCAA championships and the USATF Junior Cross Country Nationals during his collegiate career. He ran a personal best time of 31:41 in the 10K at the NCAA West Regionals in 2003 and finished as high as seventh overall at the 2004 Junior Nationals. Clark, a three-time first team Pac-10 All-Academic selection, is currently enrolled in medical school at Washington University in St. Louis. Along with his efforts in sport and the classroom, Clark served as a mentor to underprivileged youth and as a volunteer in the Radiology Hospital.

Katy Trotter, Stanford Trotter, a native of Little Silver, N.J., was an eight-time All-American, a four-year letter winner and an All-Pac-10 performer, as she helped guide the Cardinal to three cross country national titles during her collegiate campaign. She ran an unusually wide range of events, including the 3000m steeplechase in which she set the Stanford record with a time of 10:07.55. A three-time second team Pac-10 All-Academic selection, Trotter is currently training for the 2008 Olympics. In addition to her commitment to athletics and academics, Trotter volunteered her time at the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Stanford Habitat for Humanity and the Special Olympics. She plans on entering medical school in the Fall of 2008.

2006-07 Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients

ARIZONA: Adam Ritter, Holly Kast, Kathryn Elofson
ARIZONA STATE: Jesse Ainsworth, Kal Clark, Cassidy Farwell, Heidi Knabe
CALIFORNIA: Alex Pribble, Daniel Sebescen, Erin Reilly, Elyse Wong
OREGON: Drew Larson, Eric Hastings, Suzie Barnes, Kristen Bitter
OREGON STATE: Bobby Pfennigs, Jeremy Larsen, Melissa Onstad, Neoma Palmer
STANFORD: Mike Silva, Donny Simkin, Cassidy Krug, Katy Trotter
UCLA: Eric Chaghouri, Emily Feher, Alexandra McGoodwin, Jackie Nguyen
USC: J.J. Owens, Pavol Valovic, Kinga Marciszewska, Lindsay Parker
WASHINGTON: Martin Bingisser, Jon Hickey, Asiha Grigsby, Cameo Hicks
WASHINGTON STATE: Lindsay Backhouse, Kaylee Gardner