Courtesy: DSPics.com Bill Jones

Men’s swimming standout Bill Jones was presented with the John P. Reardon ’60 Men’s Award. Jones is a four-time All-Ivy League selection and a four-time competitor in the NCAA Championships, recording a pair of top 25 finishes as a junior.

Harvard University Athletics
2008-09 Senior Awards
Presented June 3, 2009 at the Senior Letterwinners Dinner

The Carroll F. Getchell Award: Dom Pellegrini, Men’s Ice Hockey

In 1981, the Faculty Committee on Athletics voted to name the Manager of the Year Award, established in 1972, for the late Carroll F. Getchell, long-time business manager in the Department of Athletics. Each year the Department recognizes that manager in the senior class “who has best displayed integrity, courage, leadership, and ability” during his/her years of participation.

The William J. Bingham Award: Michael Fucito (Westford, Mass.) Soccer & Chris Pizzotti (Reading, Mass.) Football
First awarded in 1954, this award is given annually to that male member of the graduating class of Harvard College who, through integrity, courage, leadership, and ability on the athletic fields, has best served the high purpose of Harvard as exemplified by the late William J. Bingham '16, former Director of Athletics.

The Radcliffe Prize: Sarah Vaillancourt (Sherbrooke, Que) Ice Hockey & Emily Cross (New York, N.Y.) Fencing
This award was first established in 1975. It is awarded annually to that senior woman letterwinner who, through outstanding ability on the playing field and dedication to her sport or sports and qualities of leadership, best reflects the purposeful achievement of Radcliffe Alumnae in every field around the world.

The John G. Reardon Men's Award: Bill Jones (Fremont, Mich.), Swimming
Established in 1987, this award is named in honor of John P. Reardon, Jr., '60, Director of Athletics from 1977 to 1990. This prize is presented annually to the senior varsity male athlete who exemplifies the qualities of excellent scholarship, character, leadership, and athletic ability.

The Harvard-Radcliffe Foundation for Women's Athletics Prize: Emily Cross (New York, N.Y.) Fencing
Established by the Harvard-Radcliffe Foundation for Women's Athletics, this prize was first presented in 1986 and is awarded annually to the senior woman who best exemplifies the qualities of excellent scholarship, character, leadership, and athletic ability.

The Francis H. Burr Scholarship: Andrew Berry (Bel Air, Md.), Football & Anna Kendrick (Boston, Mass.) Heavyweight Crew
First awarded in 1918, this award is a scholarship fund established in memory of Francis H. Burr 1909 by his friends. It is awarded to a senior who combines as nearly as possible, Burr's remarkable qualities of character, leadership, scholarship, and athletic ability.

The Mary G. Paget Prize: Nicole Rhodes (Mendham, N.J.) Women’s Soccer
The Mary G. Paget Prize is awarded annually by the presidents of Radcliffe and Harvard in honor of Mary Guest Paget's many years of service as Director of Sports, Dance and Recreation at Radcliffe College. The prize was first established in 1975 and is awarded each year to the senior student who has contributed the most to women's athletics.

The Francis J. Toland Community Service Award: Kylie Stone (South Deerfield, Mass.), Field Hockey
This award was created in honor of former Senior Associate Director of Athletics Fran Toland, who retired in 2000 after 41 years of service to Harvard Athletics. The award is presented to the senior athlete who has made the most outstanding contribution to Harvard and its neighboring communities.

The John P. Fadden Award: Brian McCafferty (Lexington, Mass.), Men’s Ice Hockey
This award was established in 1966 in honor of the late John P. Fadden's service as an athletic trainer and friend to Harvard athletes for many years. The award is given annually to a senior student (varsity, junior varsity or intramural) who has overcome physical adversity to make a contribution to his/her team.