CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The Harvard Club Sport and Intramural Awards for the 2023-24 academic year were revealed on April 30^th, at the annual Club Sports and Intramural Spring Celebration. This event celebrates the achievements of Harvard's club and intramural athletes, and recognizes their outstanding leadership and dedication to the overall mission of Harvard's athletic and recreational student programs.

The contributions of these individuals and organizations align with the purpose of these programs; to provide "Athletics for all Students" and ensure opportunities for participation and competition at all levels. Through club sports and intramurals, Harvard values the important lessons of athletic engagement: pursuing excellence, demonstrating strong character, leading with integrity, and displaying good sportsmanship.

Club Sport Athletes of the Year – Katie Trerice '24, Harvard Field Hockey Club & Women's Ice Hockey Club/Trey Whitehead '25, Harvard Men's Ice Hockey Club

The Club Sport Athlete of The Year is awarded by the Department of Harvard Athletics to the Club Sport athlete who has demonstrated outstanding athletic ability/talent in their respective sport and promoted the goal/mission of their organization and the overall Harvard Club Sport program.

- "Katie has been essential in establishing a welcoming, inclusive environment for people from across campus to share in the love of the game. Katie has been crucial in all aspects of running the club, from creating drills to making sure all the bits and pieces that come with running a club sport at Harvard are in order." - Maggie Meosky '24, Harvard Field Hockey Club

- "Trey's leadership shines through every single day he shows up to the rink. His leadership is in his model behavior for the rest of the team. Nobody sacrifices more time or effort or brings as positive an attitude to the rink as Trey does. An incredibly welcoming president who has massively expanded the group that plays for the team." - Jesse Troyer '25, Harvard Men's Ice Hockey Club

- Club Sport Athletes of the Year Honorable Mention – Colby Weiss '24 Harvard Men's Volleyball Club, Jacqueline Grayson '24 Harvard Women's Wrestling Club, Morgan Sokol '24 Harvard Women's Soccer Club.

House Intramural Athletes of the Year – Riley Kunz  '24, Eliot/Chibuikem "Chuby" Uche '24, Currier

Intramural Athlete of The Year is awarded by the Department of Harvard Athletics to the house intramural athlete who has demonstrated outstanding athletic ability/talent in their respective sport and promoted the goal/mission of Harvard's House Intramural program.

- "Riley has been a source of extraordinary leadership and athletic skill for Eliot House Intramurals for the past few years. As co-Captain of Eliot's Flag Football and Basketball A squads, he brings passion and determination to the role, elevating his teammates by challenging them to run harder and find inspiration in athletic greats like Jocko Willink. At the same time, he models the Harvard Intramurals core values by prioritizing sportsmanship, inclusivity, and integrity in competition." - Saylor Willauer '24, Eliot House Intramural Rep

- "Chuby's devotion to Currier House, especially his Intramural (IM) team, has echoed across campus, inspiring rising leaders to continue embracing their passion and competitive spirit beyond the academic rigor of Harvard. Regardless of the time, the sport, or even the strangers that soon become his loving teammates, Chuby's unwavering presence and leadership at every IM game demonstrates his commitment to public engagement, his multi-athletic dominance, and his raw love for sharing memories through sports. His unique ability to viralize this love and passion across his community and actions, i.e. the "hype" he provides, is invaluable to the Harvard IM community and the hearts of the countless teammates and rivals he's inspired along the way." - Ricardo Marrero-Alattar '25

House Intramural Referee of the Year – Nghia Nguyen '26, Lowell

Intramural Referee of The Year is awarded by the Department of Harvard Athletics to the intramural referee who has demonstrated outstanding officiating ability and promoted fair play and the spirit of Harvard's House Intramural program.

- "Nghia has been an Intramural (IM) ref for the longest time, sometimes even the only ref that IMs has. He's reffed countless game, resolved many conflicts, and made extremely tough decisions. He shows such care about the fairness, competition, and sportsmanship of each game. His excitement for IMs shows as he makes each game fun with his passion and his commentary. He's a fantastic IM referee." - Uzma Issa '25

Club Sport Organization of the Year - Harvard Quadball Club

This inaugural award recognizes the club sport organization that best exemplifies the mission and goals of the Harvard club sports program through their leadership, participation, skill development, competition, and emphasis on community.

- 2024 Club Sport Organization of the Year Honorable Mentions – Harvard Women's Wrestling Club and Harvard Crimson Dance Team

House Intramural Straus Cup Championship

Each house earns points towards the coveted Straus Cup through participation in league sports and events. This award represents excellence, not only on the field but in promoting the mission of our intramural program. It recognizes the house that best demonstrated dedication to inclusion, sportsmanship and the social benefits of athletics.

- 2024 House Intramural Straus Cup Champions – Kirkland House

- First House to three-peat as Straus cup Champion since Winthrop House won five straight Straus Cups between 2008-12.

Final Straus Cup Standings

1. Kirkland House - 2,596 points
2. Eliot House - 2,344 points
3. Winthrop House - 2,141 points
4. Quincy House - 1,972 points
5. Dunster House - 1,890 points
6. Pforzheimer House - 1,690 points
7. Lowell House - 1,660 points
8. Currier House - 1,629 points
9. Leverett House - 1,428 points
10. Dudley/Adams - 1,138 points
11. Mather House - 1,005 points
12. Cabot House - 787 points