Wichita State held its sixth-annual Gold Carpet Awards banquet on Monday night, recognizing student-athletes from all 15 varsity sports teams for their outstanding achievements on the playing field and in the classroom over the past 12 months.
 
Here is a list of 2018-19 award winners:
 
Scholar Award: Given to the Junior or Senior who receives the highest academic honors and achieves exceptional academic success.
>>> Preston Snavely, Baseball
>>> Marta Bellucco, Women's Tennis
 
Academic Team of the Year: Given to the team with the highest average GPA.
>>> Women's Tennis
 
Rookie of the Year: Given to the year's most outstanding freshman performer.
>>> Dexter Dennis, Men's Basketball
>>> Carla Bremaud, Women's Basketball
 
Social Media Award: Best use of Twitter, Instagram, or other social media platforms to engage followers and leverage content in support of their personal brand and Shocker Athletics.
>>> Markis McDuffie, Men's Basketball
 
Shocker Service Award: A student-athlete or group of student-athletes that go above and beyond in their service to the community.
>>> Kara Bown, Volleyball
 
Shocker Assist Award: This award goes out to the best athletes in a supporting role. Because after all, what would Batman do without Robin? These student-athletes demonstrate extraordinary sportsmanship, support, and loyalty to teammates.
>>> Asbjørn Midtgaard, Men's Basketball
>>> Alexandra Lazarova, Women's Tennis
 
Performance of the Year: Perrigan hit two two-run home runs to defeat Oklahoma State in the Fayetteville Regional, sending Wichita State to its first-ever NCAA Regional Final.
>>> Madison Perrigan, Softball
 
Heart of a Shocker Award: Someone who has overcome challenges and exceeded expectations to serve as an inspiration to others.
>>> Bailey Lange, Softball
 
Athletic Director Award: Someone who displays selflessness, positive attitude, and outstanding effort and engagement.
>>> Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage, Women's Basketball
 
Workhorse Award: Individuals that display exceptional effort and commitment to strength training and conditioning.
>>> Laurie Derrico, Softball
>>> Ben Johnson, Track & Field
Other nominees: Luke Ritter (baseball), Asbjørn Midtgaard (men's basketball), Andrea Caligiana (men's tennis), Seraphine Bastin (women's basketball), Gavrilla Arya (women's golf) and Rebekah Topham (women's cross country/track & field).
 
Male and Female Athlete of the Year:
>>> Ben Johnson, Men's Track & Field
>>> Winny Koskei, Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
 
Comeback Athlete of the Year: Someone who has made the most significant, profound or impressive comeback from serious illness, injury, or personal hardship.
>>> Asea Webber, Softball
>>> Josh Cable, Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
 
Team of the Year: The team with the most outstanding athletic performance and achievement.
>>> 2018 Softball
 
Positive Energy Award: Someone whose positive energy and enthusiasm is a difference maker on their team.
>>> Jordan Boyer, Baseball
 
Shocker LIFE Man and Woman of the Year: This award goes out to the male and female student-athletes with the most Shocker LIFE points.
>>> Rayvon Allen, Men's Track & Field
>>> Alexandra Lazarova, Women's Tennis
Other Nominees: Ryleigh Buck (softball), Marta Bellucco (women's tennis), Esther Thebault (women's tennis), Alexandra Lazarova (women's tennis), Yannik Emmert (men's golf), Eddie Stoica (men's tennis), Clay Eckert (men's track & field), Brycen Bush (men's basketball)
 
Mr. and Ms. Shocker Award: A senior who displays all-around excellence in Athletics, Academics, Character and Service and Personal Development.
>>> Eddie Stoica, Men's Tennis
>>> Kelsey Slawson, Track & Field
Other Nominees: Laurie Derrico (softball), Sandra Honigova (women's tennis), Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage (women's basketball), Aaron True (men's track & field), Yannik Emmert (men's golf), Jordan Boyer (baseball)
 
Moment of the Year:
Men's Basketball's three buzzer-beating wins
 
Shocker of My LIFE Award: Someone who has made a positive impact on the student-athlete experience at Wichita State.
Sarah Willey, WSU Director of Compliance