TicketsCINCINNATI – An annual celebration of its best current and former student-athletes is on tap for the 21st Annual Legion of Excellence Gala on Friday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. ET inside Fifth Third Arena. The 2022 gala is sponsored by Johnson Investment Counsel.
A reception is slated for 6 p.m. ET with dinner and the awards program starting at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets to the event, visit https://foundation.uc.edu/loe2022. Contact Kris Kalin in the UCATS office with any questions (kalinkj@foundation.uc.edu / 513-556-2653).
The Legion of Excellence annually recognizes the academic achievements of current UC scholar-athletes from each sport, new inductees to the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame and UCATS Order of the Black Blazer along with a winner of the Strubbe Distinguished Service Award and the first Bob Goin Service Award for contributions to Bearcats Athletics.
The James P. Kelly Sr. UC Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honor and pay tribute to those individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions in the field of intercollegiate athletics and helped bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to the UC and its athletics programs through participation, support or interest.
2022 INDUCTEES: Jacqueline Keire (Swimming & Diving), Kathy Klump (Track & Field), Lara Lauder (Volleyball), Laurie Pirtle (Women's Basketball)
The Bob Goin Service Award for contributions to UC Athletics is presented to a Bearcats coach, administrator or employee for distinguished service to UC Athletics. It is named in honor of former director of athletics Bob Goin whose impactful tenure from 1997-2005 brought unprecedented success to the Bearcats.
2022 HONOREE: Bill Mulvihill
A student-athlete representative from each team will be inducted into the Legion of Excellence. The selection for Legion of Excellence is based on the highest cumulative grade-point average on the respective team for the previous school year and good academic standing within the individual's athletics team and college.
Baseball: Garrett Harker
M-Basketball: Ody Oguama
W-Basketball: Jillian Hayes
M-Cross Country: Matt Hoak
W-Cross Country: Carmela Henning
Football: Wilson Huber
M-Golf: Tyler Gingrich
W-Golf: Makenna Jones
Lacrosse: Jordan Remer
W-Soccer: Lauren Bastian
M-Swimming & Diving: Murat Sagdullaev
W-Swimming & Diving: Lindsey Sanders
M-Track & Field: Tyler Wirth
W-Track & Field: Calista Manns
Tennis: Kelli Niehaus
Volleyball: Abby Walker
The Order of the Black Blazer recognizes UCATS donors for their long and distinguished service to Bearcats Athletics. The honorees have exhibited extraordinary enthusiasm and support for UC, have contributed at a leadership level and have distinguished themselves with their actions in advancement of UC Athletics.
2022 HONOREES: Chris Carper, Gary Gruber, Kirk Perry
Strubbe Award winners have given generously of their time, effort and ability to the University of Cincinnati Intercollegiate Athletic Program. They are active members of UCATS who support the Bearcats mission in many ways, including campaign fundraising and strategic planning initiatives.
2022 HONOREE: Chris Hock
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A reception is slated for 6 p.m. ET with dinner and the awards program starting at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets to the event, visit https://foundation.uc.edu/loe2022. Contact Kris Kalin in the UCATS office with any questions (kalinkj@foundation.uc.edu / 513-556-2653).
The Legion of Excellence annually recognizes the academic achievements of current UC scholar-athletes from each sport, new inductees to the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame and UCATS Order of the Black Blazer along with a winner of the Strubbe Distinguished Service Award and the first Bob Goin Service Award for contributions to Bearcats Athletics.
The James P. Kelly Sr. UC Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honor and pay tribute to those individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions in the field of intercollegiate athletics and helped bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to the UC and its athletics programs through participation, support or interest.
2022 INDUCTEES: Jacqueline Keire (Swimming & Diving), Kathy Klump (Track & Field), Lara Lauder (Volleyball), Laurie Pirtle (Women's Basketball)
Introducing the 2022 James P. Kelly UC Athletics Hall of Fame class:
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) March 31, 2022
🏊♀️ Jacqueline Keire
🏃♀️ Kathy Klump
🏐 Laura Lauder
🏀 Laurie Pirtle
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the class features all women, a first in UC history.
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The Bob Goin Service Award for contributions to UC Athletics is presented to a Bearcats coach, administrator or employee for distinguished service to UC Athletics. It is named in honor of former director of athletics Bob Goin whose impactful tenure from 1997-2005 brought unprecedented success to the Bearcats.
2022 HONOREE: Bill Mulvihill
A student-athlete representative from each team will be inducted into the Legion of Excellence. The selection for Legion of Excellence is based on the highest cumulative grade-point average on the respective team for the previous school year and good academic standing within the individual's athletics team and college.
Baseball: Garrett Harker
M-Basketball: Ody Oguama
W-Basketball: Jillian Hayes
M-Cross Country: Matt Hoak
W-Cross Country: Carmela Henning
Football: Wilson Huber
M-Golf: Tyler Gingrich
W-Golf: Makenna Jones
Lacrosse: Jordan Remer
W-Soccer: Lauren Bastian
M-Swimming & Diving: Murat Sagdullaev
W-Swimming & Diving: Lindsey Sanders
M-Track & Field: Tyler Wirth
W-Track & Field: Calista Manns
Tennis: Kelli Niehaus
Volleyball: Abby Walker
The Order of the Black Blazer recognizes UCATS donors for their long and distinguished service to Bearcats Athletics. The honorees have exhibited extraordinary enthusiasm and support for UC, have contributed at a leadership level and have distinguished themselves with their actions in advancement of UC Athletics.
2022 HONOREES: Chris Carper, Gary Gruber, Kirk Perry
Strubbe Award winners have given generously of their time, effort and ability to the University of Cincinnati Intercollegiate Athletic Program. They are active members of UCATS who support the Bearcats mission in many ways, including campaign fundraising and strategic planning initiatives.
2022 HONOREE: Chris Hock
FOLLOW THE BEARCATS
For all the latest information on Cincinnati athletics, please visit GoBEARCATS.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Cincinnati Athletics on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.