The Nominees Are: Jackson Award
05/02/16 | O Heroes, @GoDucksMoseley
By Rob Moseley
Editor, GoDucks.com
Tonight, the UO athletic department will stage the O Show awards in Matthew Knight Arena, hosted again by ESPN's Neil Everett. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
The second annual ceremony shines a spotlight on department awards that have long been bestowed internally, providing a more public stage on which to honor UO student-athletes who are truly exceptional on and off the field. Nominations were made by UO student-athletes, and winners were selected through a vote by student-athletes and athletic department staff.
The Jackson Athletic Trophy is awarded annually each spring to the outstanding graduating senior female athlete. The recipient is selected by her peers from each of the university women's intercollegiate sports based on outstanding athletic ability, scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and inspiration to other athletes. The recipient is awarded with a miniature scale version of the trophy.
And the nominees are …
JILLIAN ALLEYNE, Basketball
Named Pac-12 co-player of the year and a third-team all-American after leading the Ducks to a 24-11 season that ended a game short of the WNIT final. Though she missed the end of the season with a knee injury, still finished her career third in NCAA with 1,712 rebounds, and first in conference history with 14.3 rebounds per game. Also carried a 3.08 grade-point average in Communication Disorders & Sciences.
CHERIDAN HAWKINS, Softball
On Sunday, tied the UO career record with her 100th victory in the circle, and set a school record with her 32nd career shutout as the fifth-ranked Ducks completed a sweep of No. 17 Arizona. Also tossed a shutout in Friday's series opener, and recorded her 1,000th career strikeout to extend her own UO record. On Monday, was named Pac-12 pitcher of the week for the third time this season. Also has an exemplary 3.82 GPA in Family & Human Services.
CAROLINE INGLIS, Golf
Leads the Ducks into NCAA Regional play Thursday in Baton Rouge., La., where they will attempt to finish in the top six of a 17-team field and advance to the NCAA Championships later this month at Eugene Country Club. Defending Pac-12 Conference individual champion followed that up with a 12-place finish in the conference tournament this spring. Business Administration major carries a 3.4 GPA.
ALISON SCHARKEY, Lacrosse
Anchored the defense for an Oregon team that reached the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament. Came up with a team-high 19 groundballs, caused 10 turnovers to rank third among the Ducks and won five draws. Team captain was also the vocal leader on and off the field. Balanced athletics with a 3.72 GPA in journalism.
NICOLE SEYBOLD, Acrobatics and tumbling
Back base was named all-American and helped the Ducks reach the final of the NCATA tournament. Led the team to an 11-3 record, including a win in the regular-season finale over Azusa Pacific in which Oregon compiled a school-record 291.480 points. Journalism major also balanced a 2.91 GPA.
