# @gryphonsguelph on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DW4aYU9CYuA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/62788845-gryphonsguelph-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-08T18:53:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** University of Guelph Gryphons (@gryphonsguelph) — https://gondola.cc/gryphonsguelph

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The Guelph Gryphons celebrated the best and brightest from a memorable 2025-26 season by holding the annual Gryphons Athletics Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 

Swipe to see some of our favourite pics from the night. View the full photo gallery and event recap on gryphons.ca / link in the bio!

2025-26 Major Award Winners: 
Men's Athlete of the Year: Kobe Faust (Men's Rugby)
Women's Athlete of the Year: Olivia Rizakos (Women's Soccer)
W.F. Mitchell Sportsman of the Year: Nathan Allensen (Men's Hockey)
W.F. Mitchell Sportswoman of the Year: Katherine Heard (Women's Hockey)
President's Trophy (Men's): Gianfranco Lopreiato (Men's Soccer)
President's Trophy (Women's): Jacqueline Giles (Women's Golf)
"Gryphie" Moment of the Year: "Triple OT Teghan" (Women's Hockey)
Fred Ramprashad Award: Ali Bertrim (Women's Swimming)
Don Cameron Award (3-year M.I.P.): Tyler Barry (Men's Wrestling)
Shirley Peterson Award (3-year M.I.P.): Sophie Helfenstein (Women's Hockey)
Scott Yanchus Men's Rookie of the Year: Andre Thompson (Football)
Dr. Mary Beverley-Burton Women's Rookie of the Year: Katrina Frlan (Women's Curling)
Dr. John T. Powell Award: Doug Cox (Wrestling)
Community Impact Award: Nate Slawter (Football)
Gunner Obrascovs Trainer of the Year: Sydney Nogard (Women's Hockey)
Cathy Rowe Manager of the Year: Shireen Ali (Basketball)
Student-Athlete Mentor Award: Rebecca Parker (Women's Track and Field)
Strength & Conditioning "CARED" Award: Sarah McNames

 View our feed for more details on each winner! 

Thank you to our Official Awards Partner NothersTheAwardStore

#GuelphGryphons #UofGuelph

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