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