Awards

Every year at the annual Charles River Rugby awards celebration and banquet, we recognize outstanding players for their contributions on and off the rugby pitch.

  • MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD
    This award shall be presented to the player who has proved to be the most valuable player to the
    Team as a whole.
  • MOST IMPROVED PLAYER AWARD
    This award shall be presented to the player whose play, in the opinion of the Team, has
    improved the most during the preceding year. Consideration should be given to all players who
    strive for excellence, and voters should give consideration to the effort as well as the
    accomplishments of the player.
  • ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
    This award shall be presented to the Rookie who has shown the most skill, put forth the most
    effort, and demonstrated the most dedication to the Team. While the Rookie’s game play
    should be a significant factor, practice attendance, enthusiasm, work-ethic, and dedication
    should be considered as well.

  • JEHANNE 'JUGGS' JUNGUENET RAT SPIRIT AWARD
    This award shall be presented to the Team Member who most exemplifies the Charles River
    Women’s Rugby mantra of working hard, having fun, and showing respect towards their
    teammates, referees, and opposing teams. This player should be a calming voice when the Team
    becomes agitated on the field, an energy booster when the team is tired or not fully pumped, and
    a morale booster when the team adopts a defeatist attitude. Significant contributions to
    administrative aspects of running the Club or the planning and execution of team bonding or
    social events are important factors in choosing the recipient of this award as well.
    This award was named for Jehanne “Juggs” Junguenet in 2017, who won this award so many times we
    finally named it after her. In her decade-plus membership in the Charles River family, Jehanne
    contributed to the growth and spirit of the Club in every way. As a playoff winning captain and
    social media maven, she showed off her Rat Spirit both on and off the field and acted as the heart
    and soul of the women’s team. Her infectious humor, motivational speeches, and creativity
    continually brought life to the Club, while her dedication help grow it in ways we could not have
    imagined. She embodies the Rat Spirit in every way, and this award recognizes a member of our
    club who shares her ability to bring passion and joy to the sport of rugby.

  • UNSUNG HERO AWARD
    This award is presented to the Team Member who has demonstrated enormous dedication to the
    Club, both on and off the pitch, but whose efforts at times go unnoticed due to the nature of the
    roles they fill.

  • Award Recipients by Year

    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 2013
    • 2012
    • 2011
    • 2010
    • 2009
    • 2008
    • 2007
    • 2006
    • 2005

    Tab 1

    Most Valuable Player- 2017 Recipient: Sarah Wetherbee
    Most Improved Player Award – 2017 Recipient: Sally Holmes
    Rookie of the Year Award – 2017 Recipient: Courtney Leahy
    Unsung Hero Award – 2017 Recipient: Dani Marini
    Jehanne ‘Juggs’ Junguenet Rat Spirit Award – 2017 Recipient: Kate Condon

    Tab 2

    Most Valuable Player- 2016 Recipient: Maria Sedjo
    Most Improved Player Award – 2016 Recipient: Sally Holmes
    Rookie of the Year Award – 2016 Recipient: Lucy Tin
    Unsung Hero Award – 2016 Recipient: Susan Lackey
    Rat Spirit Award – 2016 Recipient: Jehanne Junguenet

    Tab 3

    Most Valuable Player- 2015 Recipient: Alicia Scahill
    Most Improved Player Award – 2015 Recipient: Ruthie Lewis
    Rookie of the Year Award – 2015 Recipient: Maria Sedjo
    Unsung Hero Award – 2015 Recipient: Ruthie Lewis
    Rat Spirit Award – 2015 Recipient: Kate Condon

    Tab 4

    Most Valuable Player Award – 2014 Recipient: Sarah Wetherbee
    Most Improved Player Award – 2014 Recipient: Alicia Scahill
    Rookie of the Year Award – 2014 Recipient: Steph Chau
    Unsung Hero Award – 2014 Recipient: Alex Zadel
    Rat Spirit Award – 2014 Recipient: Jehanne Junguenet

    Tab 5

    Most Valuable Player- 2013 Recipient: Sarah Bee Wetherbee
    Most Improved Player Award – 2013 Recipient: Chrissy Vailas
    Rookie of the Year Award – 2013 Recipient: Jamie Carrillo
    Unsung Hero Award – 2013 Recipient: Maegan Hoover
    Rat Spirit Award – 2013 Recipient: Jehanne Junguenet

    Tab 6

    Unsung Hero Award – 2012 Recipient: Anne Beaumont
    Most Improved Player Award – 2012 Recipient: Jen Garner
    Rookie of the Year Award – 2012 Recipient: Alicia Scahill
    Most Valuable Player Award – 2012 Recipient: Susan Lackey
    Rat Spirit Award – 2012 Recipient: Jehanne Junguenet
    Old Woman River – 2012 Recipient: Lisa Natailicchio

    Tab 7

    Tab 8

    Tab 9

    Most Valuable Player – 2009 Recipient: Alex Schmidt
    Most Improved Player Award – 2009 Recipient: Julia Messing
    Unsung Hero Award – 2009 Recipient: Dana Gulick
    Rat Spirit Award – 2009 Recipient: Rachel Gaines

    Tab 10

    Most Valuable Player – 2008 Recipient: Chrissy Andronico
    Most Improved Player Award – 2008 Recipient: Alia Sullivan
    Unsung Hero Award – 2008 Recipient: Kara McAuliffe
    Rat Spirit Award – 2008 Recipient: Jehanne Junguenet

    Tab 11

    Most Valuable Player – 2007 Recipient: Jennifer Fedin
    Most Improved Player Award – 2007 Recipient: Alia Evangelista
    Unsung Hero Award – 2007 Recipient: Jenn Van Kuren
    Rat Spirit Award – 2007 Recipient: Anna Schreckinger

    Tab 12

    Most Valuable Player – 2006 Recipient: Chrissy Androncino
    Most Improved Player Award – 2006 Recipient: Alina Doble
    Unsung Hero Award – 2006 Recipient: Natascha Kozlowski
    Rat Spirit Award – 2006 Recipient: Alex Schmidt

    Tab 13

    Most Valuable Player – 2005 Recipient: Erin Gillespie
    Most Improved Player Award – 2005 Recipient: Meghan Flaherty
    Unsung Hero Award – 2005 Recipient: Dana Gulick
    Rat Spirit Award – 2005 Recipient: Gail Wilkins