Friday, April 24, 2015

Inaugural Green and Gold Gala Scheduled for April 27

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University Athletics will host the inaugural Green and Gold Gala at the historic Fargo Theatre on Monday, April 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Fox Sports North's Marney Gellner will serve as the master of ceremonies for the event.

During the gala, the athletics department will honor student-athletes for their athletic, academic and community service accomplishments throughout the 2014-15 athletic year.

"The purpose of the Green and Gold Gala is to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the athletics program throughout the year," NDSU Director of Athletics Matt Larsen said. "We have many talented young men and women that excel in competition but also perform in the classroom and understand the importance of giving back to the community. It is important to pause and recognize these impressive achievements on an annual basis." 

Awards being distributed include:
  • Female and Male Athlete of the Year
  • Female and Male Rookie of the Year
  • Bison Impact Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • SAAC Team Service Awards
  • NDSU Student-Athlete Choice Award
  • Female and Male Bison Pride Award

In addition, Buck Buchanan Award winner Kyle Emanuel, NCAA Elite 89 recipient Carson Wentz and NDSU All-Americans Lawrence Alexander, Kurtis Julson, Erin Teschuk and Hayden Zillmer will be recognized.

The event will also celebrate and recognize the academic achievements of North Dakota State's student-athletes.

Academic Awards include:
  • Bison Academic Performance Award
  • Bison Academic Achievement Award
  • Bison Academic Excellence Award
  • Bison Most Valuable Scholar Athletes
  • National Consortium for Academics and Sports Student-Athlete Day Award
  • Thundering Herd Female and Male Academic Award
  • Presidential Most Improved Academic Award
  • President Academic Team Award

Prior to the start of the gala, student-athletes will have the option of entering the theatre on the green carpet from 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Female Athlete of the Year Nominees
  • Sierra Bonham, Women's Soccer
  • Brooke LeMar, Women's Basketball
  • Krista Menke, Softball
  • Erin Teschuk, Women's Track & Field & Cross Country
  • Maddie Van Beek, Women's Track & Field

Male Athlete of the Year Nominees
  • Lawrence Alexander, Men's Basketball
  • Kyle Emanuel, Football
  • Carson Wentz, Football
  • Hayden Zillmer, Wrestling

Female Rookie of the Year Nominees
  • Brianna Rasmusson, Volleyball
  • Natalie Roth, Women's Golf
  • Jacquelyn Sertic, Softball
  • Taylor Thunstedt, Women's Basketball

Male Rookie if the Year Nominees
  • A.J. Jacobson, Men's Basketball
  • Clay Ream, Wrestling
  • R.J. Urzendowski, Football

Female Bison Pride Award Nominees
  • Gaby Arnquist, Women's Soccer
  • Jenni Fassbender, Volleyball
  • Liz Keena, Women's Basketball
  • Emma Kusick, Women's Golf
  • Alyssa Reina, Softball
  • Maddie Van Beek, Women's Track & Field & Cross Country

Male Bison Pride Award Nominees
  • Mitch Friedman, Wrestling
  • Paul Funk, Baseball
  • Chris Kading, Men's Basketball
  • Esley Thorton, Football

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