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Since 1987, the Tiger Club has presented annual awards to Occidental’s most outstanding scholar-athletes. Criteria for nominations include a minimum GPA of 3.0 and high achievement in intercollegiate athletics at the varsity level.

Roy Dennis Scholar-Athlete Award

The Roy Dennis Scholar-Athlete is the highest honor bestowed by the athletic department and honors Roy Dennis, a former coach and athletic director at Occidental College. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, achieved the most in athletics and academics.

  • Max Stanley, men's soccer
  • Andie Angelacci, women's lacrosse

The Yeomans Award

This award honors Pat Yeomans, who is considered the greatest tennis player in Occidental’s history. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, excelled in an individual sport while shining in the classroom.

  • Renn Stearns, cross country/track and field
  • Sarah Radle, swimming and diving

The Dunlap Award

This awards honors Grant Dunlap, who contributed to Occidental in the roles of coach, athletic director, and professor. The award is given annually to the senior male and female student who, in the opinion of the department, excelled in a team sport while shining in the classroom.

  • Oury Diane, men's soccer
  • Gigi Yamamoto, women's soccer

Trevor Moawad Leadership Award

This award honors former All-SCIAC Oxy men's soccer and basketball player Trevor Moawad '95, who rose to the top of the mental conditioning profession in the world of sports. The award is given to the top male and female athletes who make an exceptional commitment to making their teammates better both on and off the field.

  • Jacob Hamermesh, men's basketball
  • Abbie Prewitt, women's lacrosse

Glen & Julie Johnson Service Award

Glen and Julie Johnson have been exemplary Tiger Club members, giving the Occidental Athletics community gifts of time, service and resources. The Glen Johnson '60 P'87 and Julie Johnson '61 P'87 Award recognizes one male and one female student-athlete who have been outstanding in their commitment to serving others outside of the classroom or field of play.

  • Brett Miller, men's tennis
  • Maddie Greene, women's golf