University of Waterloo Athletics

Shield of Excellence

The Shield of Excellence recognizes outstanding contributions by upper-year student-athletes in their sport, academics and community service. These individuals have achieved an elite level of distinction throughout their university careers through their leadership and contributions to their team and Warrior community. These individuals have also played a significant role in overall team performances and have received several academic and athletic awards. These student-athletes have excelled on the provincial, national and international stages and have represented the black and gold with dignity and respect.

All-Time Winners

2011
Amanda Carruthers (Badminton)
Sam Eyles (Women's Rugby)
Caitlyn Martin (Women's Rugby)
Garrett Rank (Men's Golf)
Chris Ray (Men's Hockey)
Kyle Sonnenburg (Men's Hockey)
Kelly-Lynne Spettigue (Cross Country & Track and Field)
Andrew Tai-Pow (Badminton) 
Tiffany Terrier (Women's Golf)

2012
Dustin Zender (Football)

2013
Zach Bogdon (Men's Rugby)
Courtney Bisch (Field Hockey)
Briana Cunningham (Women's Rugby)
Richard Lebel (Men's Rugby)
Micaala Seth (Squash)

2014
Nick Anapolsky (Football)
Edward Cyr (Men's Curling and Men's Swimming)
Devon Rizzo (Women's Golf)
Jake Walker (Men's Curling)

2015
Vincent Chan (Tennis)
Jordan Dyck (Men's Volleyball)
Surabhi Kadam (Badminton)
Justin Larson (Men's Hockey)
Stephanie Snyder (Field Hockey)

2016
Colin Behenna (Men's Hockey)
Naomi Lance (Track and Field)
Gajan Sivabalasingham (Men's Golf)
Cameron Seth (Squash)
Joe Underwood (Men's Hockey)
Erich Woolley (Men's Volleyball)

2018
Braden Cok (Men's Volleyball)
Jordan McConkey (Men's Volleyball)
Mike Moffat (Men's Hockey)
Jonathan Ramkissoon (Men's Swimming)
Stephanie Sluys (Women's Hockey)

2019
Jörg Ahne (Track and Field)
Jesse Gibbon (Football)
John Willsey (Men's Curling)

2020
Josh Lorentz (Track and Field)
Larissa McLeod (Field Hockey)
Tyler Ternowski (Football)

2021
Owen Babcock (Track and Field)
Claire Gagne (Women's Volleyball)
Kurtis Gray (Football)
Matthew Mawdsley (Men's Volleyball)
Dion Pellerin (Football)
Mitch Voralek (Men's Rugby)

2022
Tre Ford (Football)
Tyrell Ford (Football)
Colm Guyn (Men's Volleyball)
Nedim Hodzic (Men's Basketball)
Eloise Ladyman (Women's Swimming)
Gordon Lam (Men's Football)
Mackenzie Strong (Baseball)

2023
Hannah Blair (Track and Field)
Janelle Clarke (Track and Field)
Sarah Glynn (Women's Volleyball)
Sebastian Guerrieri (Men's Soccer)
Jack Hinsperger (Football)
Vanessa Hughes (Women's Basketball)
Carley Olivier (Women's Hockey)
Immanuel Onyemah (Track and Field)
Kaitlyn Overeem (Women's Basketball)
Lukas Wormald (Men's Swimming)

2024
James Basalyga (Football)
Alexa Cimermancic (Women's Soccer)
Tyson Hergott (Football)
Celia Markovinovic (Track & Field)
Evan Morrison (Baseball)
Khaaliqa Nimji (Women's Squash)
Harry Soo (Men's Badminton)
Kevin Wang (Badminton)

2025
Josh Eustace (Men's Rugby)
Leah Herrfort (Women's Hockey)
Avery Kelly (Women's Volleyball)
Pavel Milic (Tennis)
Jacob Ray (Baseball)
Shannon Warriner (Women's Curling)

2026
Fehin Awobodu (Men's Volleyball)
Alex Boden (Men's Swimming)
Paige Breedon (Cross Country & Track and Field)
Zachary Burt (Men's Golf)
Kevin Espiro (Men's Soccer)
Megan Frost (Women's Swimming)
Meagan Hobson (Field Hockey)
Tatum James (Women's Hockey)
Matheus Mello (Men's Soccer)
Carly Orth (Women's Hockey)