2008-09 YORK AWARD WINNERS

Male Athlete of the Year Francesco Bruno, Soccer

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Bruno received York’s top male honour after a remarkable 2008-09 season on the field that was capped off by a CIS championship, the program’s first in 31 years and the first for York in any sport since 1990. The third-year midfielder from Toronto was named CIS player of the year after scoring 10 goals in 14 conference games while leading the Lions to top spot in the OUA West division, an OUA silver medal and the national title.   In addition to receiving the highest individual honour in the country, Bruno was also named a CIS first-team all-Canadian, OUA player of the year, an OUA first-team all-star, a CIS tournament all-star and the York Lions team MVP.

 

Female Athlete of the Year Stefania Morra, Soccer

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One year after being named York’s female rookie of the year, Morra had a dream season en route to athlete-of-the-year honours. The second-year Scarborough, Ont. native led the CIS in scoring with 18 goals, including four hat tricks, to be named CIS player of the year. After guiding the Lions to top spot in the OUA West division with a 9-2-3 record, Morra was also named a CIS all-Canadian, OUA player of the year and an OUA West first-team all-star this season.

 

Charles Saundercook Memorial Trophy Tut Ruach, Basketball

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Ruach picked up the Charles Saundercook Memorial Trophy, which is presented to a male athlete within the men’s interuniversity sport program who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, enthusiasm for life and the consideration of others. In his five-year career at York, the guard from Mississauga, Ont. earned three OUA East all-star selections, OUA and CIS rookie of the year in the 2004-05 season and finished second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1635 points. Ruach, the team captain, was a strong leader for the squad and put forth a solid effort in all five seasons while showing a great deal of enthusiasm for the team.

 

Bryce M. Taylor Award Joelle Fisher, Tennis

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Fisher was awarded the Bryce Taylor Award, presented to a graduating female student who has, throughout the undergraduate years, made outstanding contributions to interuniversity sport at York while exemplifying leadership, dedication, enthusiasm and participation in all aspects of her sport. A star tennis player for the Lions, Fisher (Toronto) was chosen as an all-star in all four seasons she played for York and was team captain for three seasons. She was also a York Sport Council representative from 2006-08 and has been a loyal supporter of all events related to the tennis program over the years.

 

Male Rookie of the Year David Tyndale, Basketball	Complete List
Tyndale, of Mississauga, Ont. was chosen after a stellar rookie season in which he won OUA East rookie of the year honours and was named to the CIS and OUA East all-rookie teams after finishing 15th in the OUA in scoring.

 

Female Rookie of the Year Thinesa Sriskandarajah, Volleyball	Complete List
Sriskandarajah, of Scarborough, Ont. was equally impressive in volleyball as she was the OUA rookie of the year and named to the OUA and CIS all-rookie teams and the OUA first all-star team. Ranked third in the OUA in points per game and kills per game, Sriskandarajah helped the Lions win their first OUA championship and finish sixth at the CIS championship.

 

Sport Council Award Emily Van Hoof, Basketball

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Athlete Therapy Awards Julie Earl, Lillian Adjetey, Marcy Hadgraft, Katherine Nadon & Nik Komarov

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Spirit Cup Award Nicole Melnyk

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