Honoring The Best and Brightest Track and Field, Cross Country and Indoor Track Athletes in the Greater Charlotte Region
5TH ANNUAL CHARLOTTE TRACK AND FIELD AWARDS TO BE HELD SUNDAY May 3rd
After attracting consecutive sell out crowds of over 400 guests for the for the first four Charlotte Track and Field Awards last year, we are set for year number four. This special event honors track and field and cross-country Student Athletes in the Greater Charlotte Region. Recognizing athletic success, leadership, character and academics are the primary goals of this star-studded event. On May 3rd, the track and field and cross country communities will gather at SMS Catering in Charlotte to honor the best and brightest student athletes that have worked so hard over the last year to achieve success.
This prestigious awards night has become a very special evening for athletes, coaches, teams, families and friends. This is the one night of the year when the entire Greater Charlotte track and field and cross-country communities come together as one to recognize outstanding achievements on and off the track and cross-country courses. With a focus on family and its role in the success of student-athletes, a special night is provided to all guests to reflect, remember and cherish for each family member.
The Charlotte Track and Field Awards Dinner was founded as a sister event to the 19th Annual Greater Charlotte Hot Stove League Baseball and Softball Awards Dinners. Inside the family, owner Tripp Roakes also operates the 7th Annual Charlotte Lacrosse Awards and the 14th Annual Charlotte Football and Cheer Awards. Roakes, Founder of South Charlotte Sports Report and South Charlotte Sports operates the events to provide a special spotlight onto local student-athletes and their families, rewarding them for all the time and dedication they have given to their sport.
Nominations are now open at www.charlottetrackandfieldawards.com and will be open until April 3rd. Finalists will be notified at that time of their selection and will begin to prepare for the special evening. Over 40 awards will be presented to the top high school and middle school student athletes and all finalists will be recognized at the 5th Annual Charlotte Track and Field Awards Dinner.
2025 AWARD WINNERS
2025 Track and Field Award Winners
Sprinter of the Year
Shaniya Shirley Hough
Evan Boykin Charlotte Christian School
Distance Runner of The Year
Kasey Dingman Lake Norman
Middle Distance Runner of the Year
Evan Pardue Union Academy
Thrower of the Year
Filip Vestlund Ardrey Kell
Hurdler of the year
Tatiana Blake Cuthbertson
Nyan Brown Mallard Creek
Jump Athlete of the Year
Alexa McMillan Weddington
Pole Vaulter of the Year
Morgan Edwards Cuthbertson
Owen Donovan Marvin Ridge
Rising Star of the Year
Sophie Hoang Cuthbertson
Colby McCollum Cuthbertson
Bella Black Mallard Creek
Drew Johnson Hough
Joey Wynn Charlotte Christian School
Joshua Palmer Cuthbertson
Scholar Athlete of the Year
Anish Vedantham Providence Day School
Emalynn Goddard Providence Day School
Leadership Award
Kate Cushing Cuthbertson
Jack Krause Charlotte Christian School
Coach’s Award
Cade Cresswell Porter Ridge
Molly Uher Providence
Middle School Leadership Award
Kathryn Malek Marvin Ridge
Jack Riley Marvin Ridge
Middle School Performer of the Year
Luke Brown Cuthbertson
Dottie Collins Phillips Charlotte Christian School
Hayes Vossekuil Cuthbertson
Community Hero of the Year
Lillian Anderson Metrolina Christian
2023 AWARD WINNERS
2022 AWARD WINNERS
A sold out crowd was on hand for the inaugural Greater Charlotte Track and Field Awards Sunday Night. Families enjoyed social time with friends, dinner and awards and remarks from the finalists. Below you will find all the award winners.
2021-2022 Charlotte Track and Field Awards-
- High School Field (Jump) Athlete of the Year
Khareem Thompson – Hickory Ridge High School
- High School Field (Non-Jump events) Athlete of the Year
Denmar Chambers- Sun Valley High School
- High School Pole Vault Athlete of the Year
Joshua Madrigal – Weddington High School
- High School Hurdler of the Year
Brandon Benitez – Porter Ridge High School
- High School Cross County Athlete of the Year
Caden Townshend – Weddington High School
- High School Long Distance Athlete of the Year
Jacob Laney – Porter Ridge High School
- High School Scholar Athlete of the Year
Chauncey Chen – Weddington High School
- High School Leadership Award
Connor Kleiderer – Charlotte Country Day School
- High School Sprinter of the Year
Jamier Moten – Ardrey Kell High School
- High School Field (Jump) Athlete of the Year
Cheyla Scott – Butler High School
- High School Pole Vault Athlete of the Year
Kendall Ford – Weddington High School
- High School Field (Non-Jump) Athlete of the Year
Camryn Massey – Gaston Day School
- High School Hurdler of the Year
Nyree Andrews – Mallard Creek High School
- High School Cross County Athlete of the Year
Emma Jones – Weddington High School
- High School Rising Star of the Year
Charlotte Bell – Cuthbertson High School
- High School Scholar Athlete of the Year
Madeline Pease – Charlotte Latin High School
- High School Leadership Award
Caitlin Peck – Ardrey Kell High School
- Youth Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Nina Dominique – Hickory Ridge High School
Jasmine Gourdin – Nation Ford High School
- High School MIddle Distance Runner of the Year
Maddie Huecker – Lake Norman High School
- High School Sprinter of the Year
Madison Moraja – Weddington High School
- High School Distance Runner of the Year
Alyssa Preisano – Cuthbertson High School
- High School Rising Star Award
Spencer Mermans – Charlotte Country Day School
- Youth Track and Field Athlete of the Year
Amari Barrow – Cuthbertson Middle School