Swimming And Diving Celebrates 2015-16 Season At Annual Banquet

RALEIGH- The NC State swimming and diving team celebrated a successful 2015-16 season on Friday evening at its annual team banquet inside the University Club.

As both the men's and women's programs marked history this past season at the conference and national level, the program had much to recognize and honor with friends and family.

In addition to recognizing the program's achievements, the coaching staff handed out its annual awards and announced the captains for the 2016-17 season. On the women's side Lydia Jones, Natalie Labonge and Alexia Zevnik were nominated for the second consecutive year, while Geoffrey Carter, Soren Dahl and Hennessey Stuart were chosen to lead the Wolfpack men next season.

Head coach Braden Holloway also announced the promotion of Gary Taylor to associate head coach. Taylor has played an instrumental part in the Wolfpack's rise to the top of the country, as he primarily works with the program's 'endurance speed' group.

Related Story: Gary Taylor Promoted To Associate Head Coach

2015-16 Award Winners:
The State Award (awarded for the most outstanding performances throughout the year)
WOMEN: Alexia Zevnik
MEN: Simonas Bilis

Bell Tower Freshman Award (awarded to the freshman that makes the most impressive transition and contribution to the team)
WOMEN: Courtney Caldwell
MEN: Justin Ress

Iron Wolf Award (awarded to the person who demonstrates strength gains, work ethic and enthusiasm in the strength and conditioning spectrum)
WOMEN: Caroline Estep
MEN: Geoffrey Carter

Brickyard Most Improved Award (awarded to the person who has shown most improvement)
WOMEN: Payton Schrum/Natalie Labonge
MEN: Austin Snyder

Diamond Award (awarded to the person on the men's team who demonstrates work ethic, team commitment and team spirit)
Christian McCurdy/Jacob Siar

Wolfpack Women Award (awarded to the person on the women's team who demonstrates work ethic, team commitment and team spirit)
Maddie Witzke

Red Legend Pride Award (awarded to the athlete with the best performance of the year)
WOMEN: Hannah Moore/Rachel Mumma
MEN: 400 Freestyle Relay (Ryan Held, Simonas Bilis, Andreas Schiellerup, Soren Dahl)

Swimming And Diving Celebrates 2015-16 Season At Annual Banquet

Players Mentioned

Simonas Bilis

Courtney Caldwell

Geoffrey Carter

Soren Dahl

Caroline Estep

Ryan Held

Lydia Jones

Natalie Labonge

Christian McCurdy

Hannah Moore

Rachel Mumma

Justin Ress

Andreas Schiellerup

Payton Schrum

Jacob Siar

Austin Snyder

Hennessey Stuart

Maddie Witzke

Alexia Zevnik

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