John A. Phillips Scholar Athlete Award
John A. Phillips Scholar Athlete Award
Origin and Purpose
This award was funded in 1997 by a friend of Neumann College to honor a Philadelphian, John A. Phillips.
Recipient
The recipient of this award is a graduating student-athlete who has maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0; has earned a varsity letter in an NCAA sponsored sport at Neumann College; and who best exemplifies scholarship, service for others, and commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics. The honoree is announced at the annual Athletic Award Program, is recognized at the Academic Awards Convocation, and receives a medal engraved with the College seal, date, and name of the recipient. The medal is worn during commencement ceremonies.
John A. Phillips
Mr. Phillips is an African-American businessman, community leader, and family man. His value for education as a key to responsible living and success motivated many to pursue their academic degrees.
Winners
2025: Lian Sydorowicz, Women’s Ice Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse
2024: Maddie Tice, Softball
2023: Devin Joyce, Men’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field
2021:
2022:
2020: Jennifer Sieminski, Softball
2019: Steph Grundy, Women’s Ice Hockey and Grant Wallace, Baseball
2018: Julia Fair, Women’s Ice Hockey
2017: Zac Lazzaro, Men’s Ice Hockey and Haley Broomell, Softball
2016: Sarah Roberts, Women’s Basketball
2015: Matt Sheneman, Baseball
2014: Rosie Kays, Women’s Soccer
2013: Mariah Ripken, Softball
2012: Scott Hammell, Baseball
2011: Rich Louis, Men’s Lacrosse
2010: Megan Mazur, Field Hockey and Softball
2009: Lincoln Schrock, Men’s Ice Hockey
2008: Katie Nell
2007: Brett M. Leonhardt, Men’s Ice Hockey
2006: none
2005: Brie Ward
2004: Beth Ann Gibney
2003: Bryan Isola and Anthony Maletta
2002: Shanna O'Donnell
2001: Man Nguyen
2000: Susan Shuss
1999: Kristine Segich
1998: Erin Kennedy
