The highlight of the evening was the presentation of Danielle Brown and Kevin Parker as female and male "Student- Athlete of the Year" respectively. Brown, a junior, Health & Physical Education major from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, is a member of the Women's Basketball and Tennis teams. Parker is a junior, Health & Physical Education major from Chesapeake, Virginia and a member of the Football team. Each of these students received Wall Clocks for their accomplishment.

Following is a full list of awards presented:

CHEERLEADERS (WOO WOO'S)
Coaches Choice - Tiffani Hewlin
Newcomer of the Year - Lucresha, Murphy
Service Award - Keisha Shelton
Service Award - Carla Howard
Most Valuable - Keisha Allen

FOOTBALL
Offensive Player of the Year - Antonio Hawkins
Offensive Lineman of the Year - Dennis Harris
Defensive Player of the Year - Ohnja Bynum
Defensive Lineman of the Year - Lamar Craft
Special Teams Player of the Year - Hamiyd Williams
Rookie of the Year - Eric Thompson
Most Valuable Player - Damon Thompson

VOLLEYBALL
Most Versatile Player - Tiffani Dawn Sykes
Rookie of the Year - Lauren Coleman
Most Valuable Player - Lauren Coleman

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Rookie of the Year - Swiyaa Abdullah
Defensive Player of the Year - Brandee Johnson
Most Improved Player - Rolynda Contee
Most Valuable Player - Marsha Evans

MEN'S BASKETBALL
Coaches Award - Duron Carter
Most Improved Player - Steven Guy
Most Versatile Player - Curtis Yarbrough
Most Valuable Player - Lavar Griffin

CROSS COUNTRY
Women's Rookie of the Year - Allissia Jones
Women's Most Valuable Runner - Tamara Bucknor
Men's Rookie of the Year - Christian McLeod
Men's Most Valuable Runner - Jamain Mungo

TRACK & FIELD
Women's Indoor Rookie of the Year - Felicia Watson
Women's Most Valuable Indoor Runner - Lauren Coleman
Men's Indoor Rookie of the Year - Randy Belt
Men's Indoor Most Valuable Runner - Derrick Blount
Women's Outdoor Rookie of the Year - Joi Gary
Women's Most Valuable Outdoor Runner - Jennifer Walker
Men's Outdoor Rookie of the Year - Robert Goodrum
Men's Outdoor Most Valuable Runner - Jabari Clark
Coaches Award - Kecalf Cuffee, Tamara Buckner, Dwain Leary
Coaches Award - Derrick Jennings
Women's Most Spirited Award - Tamara Arnold
Men's Most Spirited Award - Napoleon Hailstock

WOMEN'S TENNIS
Rookie of the Year - Courtney Prince
Most Improved - Tiffany Nightengale
Most Valuable Player - Dahlia Freeman

MEN'S TENNIS
Rookie of the Year - Andre Savage
Most Improved Player - Rashaad Emory
Most Valuable Player - Lamar Jenkins

BASEBALL
Rookie of the Year - Clayton Rapada
Most Improved Player - Teranse Robinson
Leadership Award - Michael Teasley
Most Valuable Player - Bernard Stephens

SOFTBALL
Rookie of the Year - Shawanda Brown
Most Versatile Player - Michele Wilson
Most Improved Player - Mya Boling
Most Valuable Player - Latasha Branch

GOLF
Most Inspiring - Eric Jones
Most Persistent - Robert Jackson
Most Improved - Donald Davis
Most Consistent - Calvin Price
Most Valuable Player - Thomas Walker

TRAINING STAFF
Appreciation Award (Student Trainer) - Tamara Arnold
Appreciation Award (Student Trainer) - Shayla Leonard
Appreciation Award (Student Trainer) - Dona' Ingram
Appreciation Award (Student Trainer) - Michelle Royal
Appreciation Award (Student Trainer) - Rashida DeMessa

SPORTS INFORMATION
Appreciation Award - Tiffani Dawn Sykes (Basketball Public Address Announcer)
Appreciation Award - Tess Watkins (Men's Basketball Official Scorer)
Appreciation Award - Keyva Parker (Women's Basketball Official Scorer)
Daktronics D-11 1" Team All-American - Damon Thompson

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
(Highest Cumulative Grade Point Average) * * * Junior or Senior * * *
Kevin Coles - Football (3.54) Ashley Dubose (3.43)

VIRGINIA LOTTERY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
Kevin Coles (3.54) in Engineering Technology *Highest Overall GPA (So. - Sr.)

Each student-athlete, including those listed above, received a certificate of participation for the 1999 - 2000 athletic year.