SHERIDAN 2011-12 ATHLETIC AWARDS

BRAMPTON, Ont. - The Sheridan Athletics and Recreation department celebrated their 2011-12 varsity year on Thursday night at the 43rd Annual Athletic Banquet.

"This is absolutely one of my favourite nights of the year," athletic director Jim Flack said. "Our varsity athletes do such a tremendous job of representing this institution that to have them all together at the same time and to be able to celebrate their accomplishments is really quite special."

Khalid Abdel-Gabar (men's basketball) was named the Academic/Athletic Excellence Award winner for his impressive performance in the classroom and on the court.

He was also named Co-Male Athlete of the Year, along with Frank Pento (men's volleyball) while Melissa Cappelletti (women's volleyball).

Pento was the recipient of some other hardware though as he was the winner of the first ever Rob Till Award, given to the student-athlete who displays exceptional leadership skills and commitment to the Sheridan community.

2011-12 Varsity Award Winners

Academic/Athletic Excellence - Khalid Abdel-Gabar (men's basketball)

Male Athlete of the Year - Khalid Abdel-Gabar (men's basketball) and Frank Pento (men's volleyball)

Female Athlete of the Year - Melissa Cappelletti (women's volleyball)

Rob Till Leadership Award - Frank Pento (men's volleyball)

Sheridan Sun Most Newsworthy Athlete of the Year - Frank Pento (men's volleyball)

Coaches of the year - Veneshia Morrison, Paul Lewin and Colleen Robertson (women's basketball)

Men's Soccer
Indoor MVP - David Velastegui
Indoor Coaches Award - Eric Steward
Outdoor MVP - Kevin Avila
Outdoor Coaches Award - Michael Adjei-Kwarteng

Women's Soccer
Indoor MVP - Lianne Slichter
Indoor Coaches Award - Brianna Meza
Outdoor MVP - Andrea Robillard
Outdoor Coaches Award - Paula Simas

Men's Basketball
MVP - Khalid Abdel-Gabar
Coaches Award - Orlando Palmer

Women's Basketball
MVP - Nakia Arthur
Coaches Award - Michelle Abella

Men's Volleyball
MVP - Jessy Satti
Coaches Award - Jeremy Fantin

Women's Volleyball
MVP - Melissa Cappelletti
Coaches Award - Eva Crnkovic

Source: Sheridan I.T.