RVA Sports Award Winners
Congratulations to our past winners
2025
Female Athlete of the Year: Gracie Ellis, Randolph-Macon College Softball
Male Athlete of the Year: Brandon Eike, Virginia Commonwealth University Baseball
Coach of the Year: Billy King, Sports Backers and Elizabeth Davis Middle School Cross Country
Team of the Year: Randolph-Macon College Baseball
Youth Athlete of the Year: Avery Hurley, Colonial Heights High School Volleyball
Youth Team of the Year: Salem Church Athletic Association Football 14U
Moment of the Year: University of Richmond Women's Basketball Win A-10 Title in Henrico
Event Impact of the Year: Sportable hosts NWBA National Wheelchair Basketball Championships
Community Champion Award: Peggy Davis, VSU Coach
Courage Story: Suellen Henneberry, Marathon runner
2024
Female Athlete of the Year: Rilee Baughn, Randolph-Macon College, Softball
Male Athlete of the Year: Tristan Wheeler, University of Richmond, Football
Coach of the Year: Cheryl Groce-Wright, Sports Backers
Team of the Year: Virginia Union University Football
Youth Athlete of the Year: Isaac Lamprecht, New Kent Highschool
Youth Team of the Year: Hanover High School Baseball
Moment of the Year: Joshua Parker, Collegiate High School Soccer (State Championship winning goal)
Event Impact of the Year: Tri-Cities Chili Peppers Baseball – Faulkner Foundation
Community Champion Award: Tony Squire
Courage Story: Samar Lemons
2023
Female Athlete of the Year: Lindsey Frank, University of Richmond
Male Athlete of the Year: Jada Byers, Virginia Union University
Coach of the Year: Loren Johnson, Highland Springs High School (football)
Team of the Year: Randolph Macon Men’s Basketball
Moment of the Year: Flying Squirrels secure first playoff appearance since 2014.
Fan of the Year: Will Daniel, Avid Kickers and University of Richmond Spiders Fan
Community Champion Award: Scott Schricker
Power of Sport Award: Angel City FC
Courage Story: Sportable Spokes
