DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke University Athletic Association presented 14 awards Monday, April 22, at the inaugural Student-athlete Talent And Recognition Show (S.T.A.R.S), in Cameron Indoor Stadium to recognize athletic, academic and overall memorable moments during the 2012-13 year.  The event was hosted by Duke alum Nolan Smith and GoDuke Weekly host Ryan Craig

Awards included categories like Athlete of the Year, Play of the Year, Survivor of the Year, Most Encouraging, Unsung Hero, Action Leader of the Year, ACC Top Six Service and many others.

2013 S.T.A.R.S Awards
Hosted by Ryan Craig and Nolan Smith
Cameron Indoor Stadium
April 22

MALE ATHLETE OF YEAR
Mason Plumlee (MBB)

FEMALE ATHLETE OF YEAR
Lindy Duncan (WGOLF)

PLAY OF YEAR
Christine Wixted (WSWIM)

MOST LIKELY TO BE IN TRAINING ROOM
Kaitlyn Kerr (WSOC)

SELFIE TAKER OF YEAR
Allison Sturges (WTRACK)

SURVIVOR OF THE YEAR
Blair Holliday (FB)

BEST DRESSED
Madeline Morgan  (WXC)

MOST ENCOURAGING
Conner Hartmann (WRESTLING)

UNSUNG HERO
Emily Theys (ROWING)

TWEETER OF YEAR
Anthony Boone (FB)

FUNNIEST ACTION SHOT (LEAST PHOTOGENIC)
Curtis Beach (MTRACK)

GEORGE GRODY ALL AROUND STUDENT ATHLETE AWARD
Elizabeth Williams (WBB)

ACC TOP SIX SERVICE AWARD
Tyler Thornton (MBB)
Tyler Toren (MSWIM)
Allison Vernerey (WBB)
Anthony Boone (FB)
Lindsey Olivere (WXC)
Maddie Salamone (WLAX)

ACTION LEADERS OF YEAR
Taylor Sowell (FB)
Kim DeCesare (WSOC)
Callie Simpkins (WSOC)