Team Awards will be given out at the PVI XC Banquet following the conclusion of the season. The Most Valuable Runner and the Eagle Award will subsequently be honored at the Paul VI High School Athletic Banquet.

MOST VALUABLE RUNNER

This award is given to the PVI XC athlete who contributed most to the team’s success. He is the person that led by example. Despite being the number one runner on the team, this athlete also displayed a blend of hard work, “coachability”, and the desire to make him as well as the rest of the team better.

2009:
2008: Michael Rankin
2007: Michael Rankin

Michael Rankin, Captain and Recipient of MVP Award, 2009

IRONMAN

This award is given to the hardest worker day in and day out. Those eligible for this award must characterize a firm commitment to the team through attendance of practices and summer training, a leading work ethic, and he must be one of the best “racers” on the squad.

2009:
2008: Rich McKean
2007: Thomas Hoban

Rich McKean, Recipient of the Ironman Award, 2009

MOST IMPROVED

This award is given to the runner(s) who made the most significant improvements – regarding time and effort – from his previous year’s performance or from the beginning of the season to the end.

2009:
2008: Alec Connelly
2007: Nick Vadino and Tom Norris

Alec Connelly, Recipient of Most Improved Award, 2009

LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award is given to the upperclassman who makes the coaches job infinitely easier just by being at practice. His leadership involves being a role model for the team in training, races, as well as outside of athletics. As a junior or a senior, he possesses unwavering character, commitment, and is able to effectively convey his knowledge of racing to other runners.

2009:
2008: Thomas Hoban
2007: Paul Lively

Tom Hoban, Leadership Award Recipient, 2009

THE EAGLE AWARD (Coaches’ Award)

The Eagle Award is one given to the athlete who contributed the most to the team regarding team spirit and character. He is the Coaches’ pick because whatever you ask him to do, he will do that and more if necessary. This person shows a genuine interest in the health in the team and a passion for cross country regardless of previous experience.

2009:
2008: Brian Walter
2007: Eric Hubbs

Brian Walter, Coaches Award, 2009