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The Bennys is an annual event at Oregon State University that culminates the academic and athletic year. The Bennys recognize student-athletes, coaches, administrators, teams, and friends of the athletic department for their excellence on and off the fields of play, and for their support throughout the year.
The Bennys ceremony begins at Parker Plaza, located between Gill Coliseum and Reser Stadium, with hors d'oeuvres and games. The official ceremony is located at LaSells Stewart Center, located just east of Reser Stadium.
The event is open to the public. Ticket prices are announced approximately a month before the early June ceremony.
THE BENNYS (Year of Awards)
ALL-AMERICANS
This Benny is presented to the individuals who achieved All-American status during the academic year.
Anthony Arvidson (golf, 2001)
Tarrah Beyster (softball, 1999, 2000)
Inoke Breckterfield (football, 1999)
Nathan Coy (wrestling, 2002)
Lara Degenhardt (gymnastics, 2000, 2001)
DeLawrence Grant (football, 2001)
Naya Higashijima (swimming, 2002)
Elizabeth Jillson (gymnastics, 2002)
Eric Jorgensen (wrestling, 2001)
Aaron Koch (football, 2000)
Mitch Meeuwsen (football, 2002)
Scott Nicholson (baseball, 2001)
Mat Orndorff (wrestling, 1999)
Felicia Ragland (women's basketball, 2001, 2002)
Tanya Ricioli (gymnastics, 2000)
Gina Schmidt (volleyball, 2002)
Richard Seigler (football, 2001)
Katrina Severin (gymnastics, 2000, 2001)
Ken Simonton (football, 2000, 2001)
Birte Steven (swimming, 2001, 2002)
Annette Taylor (gymnastics, 2000)
Dennis Weathersby (football, 2000, 2001, 2002)
SCHOLAR ATHLETES
This Benny is presented to the scholar-athletes who have achieved success in both the classroom and on the fields of play.
Sam Bobek (crew, 2001)
Cassie Bouska (crew, 2001)
Anne Marie Fallow (soccer, 2001)
Emmy Gardner (crew, 2002)
Thad Johnson (baseball, 2001)
Aaron Koch (football, 1999)
Jerra Lopez (gymnastics, 2002)
Jona Maukonen (soccer, 1999)
Megan Oest (crew, 2001)
Carina Olsson (golf, 2001)
Bonnie Renwick (swimming, 2002)
Abby Roos (crew, 2001)
Gina Schmidt (volleyball, 2002)
Lauren Sommers (crew, 2002)
Beth Thomason (soccer, 2000)
Aaron Wells (football, 2000)
GLENN KLEIN COMMUNITY SERVICE
This Benny is presented to the individual who has made a significant contribution to the community; such as volunteering in local schools, working with the DARE program, etc.
Paul Barron (wrestling, 2000)
Courtney Carter (soccer, 2002)
Adam Danial (wrestling, 2002)
Todd Deacon (golf, 2001)
Christian Greene (crew, 2001)
MARTIN CHAVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
This Benny is presented to the individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Oregon State University Athletics.
Bert Babb (2000)
Sue Poorman (2002)
Paul Valenti (2001)
ROBERT BYERS SPIRIT AWARD
This Benny is presented to the individual(s) or organization who has supported Oregon State Athletics at various events or who has demonstrated courage in the face of adversity.
OSU Alumni Association (2001)
Wesley and Brady Haynes (1999)
Casey Horn (wrestling, 2002)
Cory Luth (2000)
MALE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
This Benny is awarded to an outstanding male individual in his first year of competition at Oregon State University.
Mitch Meeuwsen (football, 2002)
Richard Seigler (football, 2001)
Dennis Weathersby (football, 2000)
FEMALE NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
This Benny is awarded to an outstanding female individual in her first year of competition at Oregon State University.
Naya Higashijima (swimming, 2000)
Juleen Smith (basketball, 2002)
Birte Steven (swimming, 2001)
COACH OF THE YEAR (Women's Sports)
This Benny is presented to the outstanding coach in a women's sport.
Tanya Chaplin (gymnastics, 2000, 2001)
Mariusz Podkoscielny (swimming, 2002)
Kirk Walker (softball, 1999)
COACH OF THE YEAR (Men's Sports)
This Benny is awarded to the outstanding coach in a men's sport.
Dennis Erickson (football, 2000, 2001)
Dave Reischman (crew, 2002)
PLAY OF THE YEAR
Football Victory over California (2000)
Opossum running the length of the field vs. USC (2001)
MALE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
This Benny is presented to the male student-athlete with the top performance during the academic year.
Eric Jorgensen (wrestling, 2001)
Ben Rowe (baseball, 2002)
FEMALE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
This Benny is presented to the female student-athlete with the top performance during the academic year.
Monica Hoffman (softball, 2002)
Katrina Severin (gymnastics, 2001)
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This Benny is awarded to an outstanding student-athlete in a men's sport.
Inoke Breckterfield (football, 1999)
Nathan Coy (wrestling, 2002)
Eric Jorgensen (wrestling, 2000)
Ken Simonton (football, 2001)
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This Benny is awarded to an outstanding student-athlete in a women's sport.
Tarrah Beyster (softball, 1999, 2000)
Felicia Ragland (women's basketball, 2001, 2002)
MALE TEAM OF THE YEAR
This Benny is presented to the top men's team.
Crew (2002)
Football (1999)
Football (2001)
FEMALE TEAM OF THE YEAR
This Benny is presented to the top women's team.
Gymnastics (2000, 2001, 2002)
Softball (1999)
