Skyd Magazine and founder Charles Kerr are pleased to announce the 2016 Callahan Award. Founded in 1996 by Charles Kerr, the award is named for Henry Callahan, an ultimate player and one of the sport’s original organizers (for more on Henry, listen to our podcast with his brother, Jay).
The Callahan award recognizes the most valuable players in men’s and women’s college ultimate.
In the eyes of his or her peers, the Callahan winner is the personification of the ideal ultimate player. Like Henry himself, players who win the award are recognized not just for their on-field accomplishments, but display superior athleticism, outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and dedication. As ultimate’s oldest and most prestigious award, it is hoped players nominated for the Callahan will continue as ambassadors for the sport through superior on-field play and sportsmanship.
Nomination and voting will once again take part with the help of award partners Ultimate Central. Their central voting system allows the process to flow smoothly, and helps every candidate gain notice within the community.
2015 Callahan Award winner Alika Johnston (Photo by Alex Fraser – UltiPhotos.com)
Past Winners (Full List)
| 2011 | George Stubbs Harvard University |
Leila Tunnell UNC Chapel Hill |
| 2012 | Nick Lance Georgia Tech |
Paula Seville University of Michigan |
| 2013 | Dylan Freechild University of Oregon |
Claire Chastain UNC Wilmington |
| 2014 | Jimmy Mickle University of Colorado |
Cassie Swafford Ohio State University |
| 2015 | Jonathan Nethercutt UNC Chapel Hill |
Alika Johnston University of Virginia |
Callahan Award Dates
- 4/11/2016 – Nominations Open for Teams/Regional Coordinators
- 4/29/2016 – Nominations Close for Teams/Regional Coordinators
- 5/2/2016 – Voting Opens
- 5/22/2016 – Voting Closes
- 5/30/2016 – Callahan Winners Announced
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