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Every year, Alfred University Athletics brings its community together for one special night, and this year was no different. At the fourth annual ALFYS Awards Night, Saxon student-athletes, coaches, and staff gathered in the Miller Theater to celebrate a year of hard work, achievement, and connection across teams.
The ALFYS aren’t just about trophies. They’re about recognizing what it truly means to be a Saxon student-athlete. From standout performances in competition to academic success and community involvement, the evening celebrated athletes who excel both on and off the field. For prospective student-athletes, it’s a glimpse into something bigger—being part of a supportive community that values dedication, leadership, and growth.
The highlight of the evening is always the Nicholas F. Clark ’11 Ideal Saxon Award, the highest honor given to one male and one female senior student-athlete.
This year’s recipients were:
The Exceptional Saxon Award honors those who have provided exceptional support and service to the AU Athletic Department.
For their work as interns for the Athletic Communications department, this year’s recipients were:
The ECAC Merit Medal Award is presented in conjunction with the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference. The award goes to a male and female senior student-athlete who has combined excellence in the fields of competition and in the classroom, along with outstanding service to the institution and the community.
This year’s recipients were:
The Franklin Morley & Muriel Strong Award is presented to two athletes, one male and one female, who are highly involved in campus activities.
This year’s recipients were:
The Athlete of the Year is awarded to the most outstanding male and female athletes who have excelled in their sport throughout the year at Alfred.
This year’s recipients were:
Open to both first-year and transfer student-athletes, the Newcomer of the Year is awarded to the top male and female student-athletes who have excelled in their sport in their first year of competition at Alfred University.
This year’s recipients were:
The Unsung Hero Award embodies a student-athlete whose tremendous support of their team, the athletic department and Alfred University brings constant pride to those who wear purple & gold.
This year’s recipient was:
Originating last year, Alfred University Athletics honored the team with the highest team GPA following the spring and fall semesters.
This year’s winning teams were:
In conjunction with ServU Federal Credit Union, the ServU Community Award is presented to the team that fulfills the most community service hours based upon roster size.
This year’s winning team was:
The Saxon-for-Saxon program is a way to connect our student-athletes outside of their own sport, recognize and thank those who consistently come to home contests, and support their peers.
This year’s winning team was:
The Saxon Strong Award acknowledges both a male and female student-athlete who led by example through their unwavering dedication to training for their sports, highlighting the character and resilience that define true Saxon Strength.
This year’s recipients were:
New to this year's ALFYS, the Perseverance Award recognizes a student-athlete who has demonstrated unwavering resolve in the face of physical or personal challenges. While the path to recovery is rarely linear, they met every setback with a grit that inspired both their peers and the sports medicine staff.
This year’s recipient was:
In conjunction with the efforts of Dr. McKenzie Bromback, the Emerging Leader Award was selected as someone who went above and beyond during their time with Dr. McKenzie during the academic year.
This year’s recipient was:
The Athletic Communications staff gathered and posted highlight reels from the 2025-26 seasons and shared them on social media and asked all of Saxon Nation to vote on a winner.
For a diving catch effort, this year’s winner was:
Alfred student-athletes also continue to excel in the classroom. At this year’s event, 49 student-athletes were inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a national honor society recognizing those who maintain a 3.4 GPA or higher while competing in varsity sports. It’s a powerful reminder that at Alfred, you don’t have to choose between athletics and academics. You can succeed in both.
If you’re considering playing sports in college, the ALFYS tell an important story.
At Alfred University, you’ll find:
This post was inspired by an article from Alfred University Athletics.
