UTEP Iron Mine Athlete of the Year
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The Iron Mine Athlete of the Year is awarded each year at the Dinner With the Miners banquet. The athletes who receive this award are considered to be the MVPs of the weight room. In order to receive this award the athletes must meet the following criteria:
1. Work Ethic/Attitude
One who comes to the workout with a positive mind frame and tries to improve himself/herself by doing whatever it takes, whether they are healthy or injured.
2. Leadership
One who always motivates not only his or her self, but others as well. They are constantly working towards improving team and group efforts.
3. Attendance
One who is willing to make personal sacrifices to attend all workouts.
4. Punctuality
One who arrives to each workout on time and ready to work.
5. Improvement
One who strives to make advancements in not only their athletic endeavors, but in their work ethic and leadership, as well.
| Men |
| Year |
Name |
Sport |
| 2004 |
Bo Morris |
Football |
| 2005 |
Chris Mineo
Thomas Howard |
Football
Football |
| 2006 |
Chris Francies
Mikael Hanany |
Football
Track & Field |
| 2007 |
Robby Felix
Tanner Taff
|
Football
Golf
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| 2008 |
O'neil Cousins |
Football |
| 2009 |
Robby Felix |
Football |
| 2010 |
Steve Riddick
Austin Contreras
|
Football
Football
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| 2011 |
Joe Banyard
Isaac Gordon
|
Football
Basketball
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| 2012 |
Jeremy Springer |
Football |
| 2013 |
Marcus Bagley
Donovant Grant
|
Football
Track & Field
|
| Women |
| Year |
Name |
Sport |
| 2004 |
Noni Wharemate |
Basketball |
| 2005 |
Kari Stacy |
Volleyball |
| 2006 |
Ana Valtierra |
Basketball |
| 2007 |
Rachel Schaffer |
Softball |
| 2008 |
Jamie Tullius |
Soccer |
| 2009 |
Daidre Mendenhall |
Volleyball |
| 2010 |
Stacie Townsend |
Softball |
| 2011 |
Becky Smith |
Softball |
| 2012 |
Victoria Valencia |
Volleyball |
| 2013 |
Anete Steinberga |
Basketball |