Michigan State University Athletics
Team Honors
![]() Becky Belanger |
![]() Nikki Colson |
![]() Jenna Wrobel |
Most Valuable Player
| 1977 | Joan Ferguson |
| 1978 | Mitzy Hazlett |
| 1979 | Val Wrenbeck |
| 1980 | Becky Lukens |
| 1981 | Eve Zurawski |
| Nona Richardson | |
| 1982 | Kelly Becker |
| 1983 | Cheryl Histed |
| 1984 | Kelly Becker |
| 1985 | Shantelle Schmidt |
| 1986 | Shantelle Schmidt |
| 1987 | Becky Belanger |
| 1988 | Becky Belanger |
| 1989 | Becky Belanger |
| Jill Krumm | |
| 1990 | Becky Belanger |
| 1991 | Corinne McNamara |
| 1992 | Andrea DeLuca |
| 1993 | Jennifer Jones |
| 1994 | Veronica Morales |
| 1995 | Courtney DeBolt |
| 1996 | Val Sterk |
| 1997 | Jenna Wrobel |
| 1998 | Jenna Wrobel |
| 1999 | Sarah Gustin |
| 2000 | Christie Landry |
| 2001 | Erin Hartley |
| 2002 | Nikki Colson |
| 2003 | Nikki Colson |
| 2004 | Kim Schram |
![]() Eve Zurawski |
![]() Pam Wischmeyer |
![]() Diane Steplyk |
Andrea DeLuca Spirit Award
| 1979 | Eve Zurawski |
| 1980 | Cheryl Vanderhorst |
| 1981 | Eve Zurawski |
| 1982 | Sharon Hekker |
| 1983 | Kelly Becker |
| 1984 | Julie Schorfhaar |
| 1985 | Pam Wischmeyer |
| 1986 | Pam Wischmeyer |
| 1987 | Jill Krumm |
| 1988 | Dawn Andrews |
| 1989 | Susan Coscarelly |
| 1990 | Amy Eilert |
| 1991 | Andrea DeLuca |
| 1992 | Courtney DeBolt |
| 1993 | Andrea DeLuca |
| 1994 | Sarah Blakely |
| 1995 | Lindsey Clayton |
| 1996 | Kelly Penney |
| 1997 | Chris DeJarlais |
| 1998 | Tammy Vonderheide |
| 1999 | Vicki Basil |
| 2000 | Lisa Ashton |
| 2001 | Nikki Colson |
| 2002 | Kyla Smith |
| 2003 | Brooke Langston |
| 2004 | Diane Steplyk |

Corie Richard
Sideout Club 7th Player Award
Presented to the player who makes the greatest contribution in support of her teammates.
| 1996 | Corie Richard |
![]() Julie Pavlus |
![]() Michelle Kopka |
![]() Chris DeJarlais |
Top Grade-Point Average
| 1995 | Julie Pavlus |
| 1996 | Julie Pavlus |
| 1997 | Chris DeJarlais |
| 1998 | Sarah Gustin |
| 1999 | Sarah Gustin |
| 2000 | Sarah Gustin |
| 2001 | Erin Hartley |
| 2002 | Michelle Kopka |
| 2003 | Michelle Kopka |
| 2004 | Michelle Kopka |
![]() Val Sterk |
![]() Jenny Rood |
![]() Megan Schoen |
Hitting Efficiency Award
Presented to the player with the highest hitting efficiency.
| 1993 | Val Sterk (.284) |
| 1994 | Val Sterk (.341) |
| 1995 | Val Sterk (.404) |
| 1996 | Val Sterk (.449) |
| 1997 | Lindsey Clayton (.284) |
| 1998 | Sarah Gustin (.329) |
| 1999 | Jessica Sanborn (.322) |
| 2000 | Jessica Sanborn (.417) |
| 2001 | Erin Hartley (.337) |
| 2002 | Angela Morley (.337) |
| 2003 | Jenny Rood (.346) |
| 2004 | Megan Schoen (.285) |
![]() Andrea DeLuca |
![]() Tammy Vonderheide |
![]() Lisa Ashton |
Captain's Award
| 1993 | Andrea DeLuca |
| 1994 | Amy Schloss |
| 1995 | Courtney DeBolt |
| 1996 | Dana Cooke |
| 1997 | Corie Richard |
| 1998 | Jenna Wrobel |
| 1999 | Tammy Vonderheide |
| 2000 | Vicki Basil |
| Jessica Sanborn | |
| 2001 | Lisa Ashton |
| 2002 | Emily Engel |
| 2003 | Nikki Colson |
| Emmy Miller | |
| 2004 | Megan Wallin |
| Brooke Langston |
Outstanding Service Award
| 1995 | Fumie Noma, Trainer |
| 1996 | Tracy Ellis-Ward, Asst. AD |
| 1997 | Chris Wolf, SideOut Founder |
| 1998 | Andy Kurtz, SideOut Club |
| 1999 | Kay Schmid, SideOut CLub |
| 2000 | Dean McCracken |
| 2001 | Norma Guyer |
| 2002 | David Pike, SideOut Club |
| 2005 | Al & Renee Schmitzer, SideOut Club |
"Over the Net" Award
Formerly presented to a person or organization for going above and beyond in contributing to MSU volleyball.
| 1995 | Walt and Ellie Goff |
| 1996 | Michael Ward |

Miken Trogdon
Kirkby Scholar-Athlete Award
| 2005 | Miken Trogdon |
| 2006 | Miken Trogdon |
SideOut Club Service Award
| 2005 | Al and Renee Schmitzer |

Megan Wallin
Leadership Award
| 2005 | Megan Wallin |

Nicole Colaluca
Playmaker Award
| 2005 | Nicole Colaluca |
| 2006 | Nicole Colaluca |
![]() Mickey Davis |
![]() Brooke Langston |
Unsung Hero Award
| 2005 | Mickey Davis |
| Brooke Langston |
![]() Ashley Schatzle |
![]() Jessica Hohl |
Most Improved Player Award
| 2005 | Ashley Schatzle |
| 2006 | Jessica Hohl |
![]() Marley Bellwood |
![]() Allison Ianni |
Coaches' Award
| 2005 | Marley Bellwood |
| 2006 | Allison Ianni |
![]() Katie Johnson |
![]() Megan Wallin |
![]() Ashley Schatzle |
Outstanding Offensive Player Award
| 2005 | Katie Johnson, Megan Wallin |
| 2006 | Katie Johnson, Ashley Schatzle |

Vanessa King
Rookie Of The Year
| 2006 | Vanessa King |
![]() Kelly Becker |
![]() Val Sterk |
George Alderton Athlete of the Year
Presented annually to MSU's top male and female athletes.
| 1984-85 | Kelly Becker |
| 1995-96 | Val Sterk |

Val Sterk
Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor
Awarded to a male and female student-athlete at each conference school for proficiency in academic and athletics.
| 1996-97 | Val Sterk |
![]() Becky Belanger |
![]() Courtney DeBolt |
![]() Dana Cooke |
Chester Brewer Leadership Award
Presented to a graduating senior for athletic and academic achievement leadership ability.
| 1990-91 | Becky Belanger |
| 1995-96 | Courtney DeBolt |
| 1996-97 | Dana Cooke |

Kelly Collister
Dr. James Feurig Achievement Award
Presented to a graduating senior, male or female, for dedication, honesty, academic achievement and perseverance.
| 1988-89 | Kelly Collister |

Michelle Kasper
Gwen Norrell Hall of Fame Award
Presented to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative GPA.
| 1984-85 | Michele Kasper (3.5) |

1989-90 Team
Athletic Council Academic Award
Presented to the varsity team with the highest overall grade point average.
| 1989-90 | 3.02 GPA |

Kathy DeBoer
Nell Jackson Alumna Award
Presented to a graduate of at least five years based on collegiate athletic accomplishments and professional achievements.
| 1988-89 | Kathy DeBoer ('78) |

Kelly Becker
MSU Sportswoman Award
Formerly presented to the student-athlete who best combined athletic and academic achievement and generated respect for women's athletics
| 1984-85 | Kelly Becker |

Becky Belanger
MSU Freshman Athlete of the Year
Formerly presented to the female freshman who best combined academics and athletics in her first year of competition
| 1987-88 | Becky Belanger |
























