The Michael Boyles Club Athletes of the Year Award recognizes one male and one female student-athlete from a Dinos competitive club program. Recipients are selected based on athletic performance and leadership, academic achievement, and community involvement, honouring student-athletes who have made a significant contribution to the competitive club system at the University of Calgary. Michael Boyles dedicated more than three decades of service to UCalgary. He helped grow one of the most respected departments in North America and was the driving force behind creating the Dinos competitive clubs model.
AWARD WINNERS - 58th ANNUAL NIGHT OF THE DINO:
Olivia Sharpe | Ringette | 4th Year | Medicine | Calgary, Alta.
Sharpe has served as team captain for the past two years and is recognized by her coaches and teammates for her leadership and ability to foster an inclusive team culture. She has contributed to multiple championship performances, including gold at the 2024 National University Ringette Championships. Off the ice, Olivia maintains a 3.8 GPA as an Honours Biomedical Sciences student and volunteers extensively with Kids Cancer Care. She also works as a research assistant studying breast cancer metabolism, presenting her findings at the 2025 Canadian Cancer Research Conference. In addition, she finds time to mentor first-year teammates and coach young ringette athletes.
Connor Crossen | Skiing | 4th Year | Haskayne School of Business | Crested Butte, Colo., USA
Crossen joined the Dinos in 2022 and quickly made an impact on the alpine program. A well-rounded skier, he competed across all disciplines and achieved success at multiple levels, including strong results in the speed events on the North American Cup circuit. Most recently, Crossen played an integral role in the Dinos capturing three consecutive Canadian University National Championships, contributing valuable team points and providing mentorship to younger athletes. A quiet leader, Crossen was known for his work ethic, maturity, and willingness to support teammates both on and off the slopes. His leadership and positive presence will be missed as he concludes his career with the Dinos.
| YEAR |
FEMALE |
MALE |
| 2026 |
Olivia Sharpe (ringette) |
Connor Crossen (Skiing) |
| 2025 |
CJ Sauve (ringette) |
Alex Vukovic (tennis) |
| 2024 |
Lindsay Jone (ringette) |
Rahul Duggi (tennis) |
| 2023 |
Emma Stephens (fastball) |
Patrick Milner (rowing) |
| 2022 |
Bailey Fawcett (artistic swimming) |
Shane Nicholls (tennis) |
| 2021 |
not awarded |
not awarded |
| 2020 |
Sarah Brewin (ringette) |
Oliver White (rugby) |
| 2019 |
Courtney Kruschel (rowing) |
Jordan Smith (baseball) |
| 2018 |
Hannah Anderson (rowing) |
Lalit Baradwaj (rugby) |
| 2017 |
Karen Sondergard (fastball) |
Matthew Davenport (rowing) |
| 2016 |
Emma Jerome-Smith (fastball) |
Brandon Mooney (rowing) |
| 2015 |
Kristin Walz (fastball) |
Miles Hunter (baseball) |
| 2014 |
Sarah-Beth Plishka (fastball) |
Ben Drybrough (rowing) |
