Gators Host Football Banquet, Present Awards From 2023 Season

Gators Host Football Banquet, Present Awards From 2023 Season

Sunday, December 3, 2023 | Football

By: Rick Hurtado

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Football program hosted its yearly football banquet Sunday night and recognized several players for their efforts and accomplishments during the 2023 football season.

Iron Man Award

Presented to the player, or players, who have shown the most dedication to the individual and team goals of the year-round strength and conditioning program.

Commitment to Academic Excellence Award

Maintaining the greatest commitment and achievement in their academic endeavors

Outstanding Senior Scholar

The 12th Man Award

Presented to the staff member who plays a critical role off the field.

Kyle Kazakevicius

President's Award

Presented to a player who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team's success.

Florida Gator Newcomer Award

The most-outstanding newcomers (Freshman or Transfer)

The Unsung Hero Award

Presented to the player, or players, who have made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least amount of recognition for it.

Outstanding Defensive Performer

Presented to the defensive players who have accumulated the greatest production point totals for the regular season, as graded by the coaching staff.

Princely Umanmielen

Up-Front Award

Presented to the most dominant offensive and defensive players on the line of scrimmage.

Offense

Defense

Defensive Achievement Award

Presented to the player, or players, who played a critical role in the effectiveness of the defense this season.

Offensive Achievement Award

Presented to the player, or players, who played a critical role in the effectiveness of the offense this season.

Special Teams Players of the Year Award

Defensive Players of the Year Award

Offensive Players of the Year Award

GatorMade x Danny Wuerffel Man of the Year Award

Derek Wingo

James W. Kynes Award

Presented annually to the player who best exemplified the mental and physical toughness and "iron-man" determination Kynes exhibited as a Gator player and in his lifetime.

Jake Slaughter

Chris Patrick Courage Award

Award named after long-time Gators athletic trainer Chris Patrick. Presented to the player who, after injury, demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication in the athletic training room in an effort to return to activity with the team.