Celebrating Excellence

The De Anza College athletic department will host the 2026 Academic & Athletic Achievement Awards on Thursday, June 11 in the VPAC Theater.

With limited seating, the event is invitation-only for student-athletes, coaches, personnel, and invited guests. 

Student-athletes, nominated by head coaches and selected by an awards committee, will be honored in different categories for men's and women's sports.

The event will be presented by the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, featuring co-emcees from its leadership group.

LIST OF CATEGORIES

Rookie of the Year

Sophomore of the Year

Performance of the Year

Most Inspirational Award                    

Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Mountain Lion Award 

Coaching Staff of the Year 

Team of the Year