RVA Sports Award Winners
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
2022
Female Athlete of the Year: Keira D’Amato, individual Runner
Male Athlete of the Year: Chris Marston, Sportable
Coach of the Year: Marcus Lewis, Varina High School (football)
Team of the Year: Patrick Henry High School, boys varsity volleyball
Moment of the Year: PONY League Players Make History - PONY League Baseball and Chesterfield County’s Abrielle Shaw faced off against Aubrey Easley in the 2021 PONY World Series. Shaw and Easley became the second and third girls to ever play at Pony League’s World Series level.
Community Champion Award: Bobby Ukrop
Power of Sport Award: Michael Robinson
Courage Story: 804 Coaches for a Change