Formerly the TRU Sports Task Force Athlete of the Year until 2012-13, the Cliff Neufeld Leadership Athlete of the Year is named for the former Vice President of Finance and Administration at TRU and long-time WolfPack supporter Cliff Neufeld. This award is given to the student-athletes who best exemplify a combination of excellence in the classroom, in the community, and on the field of play.
AWARD WINNERS - 2025-26 WolfPack Awards Night
Allie Shiyuk | Soccer | 5th Year | Surrey, BC
A true example of what it means to be a WolfPack student-athlete, Shiyuk has led by example for the entire department throughout her five years with the 'Pack. A five-time U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian, she is a team captain, a PACE Leader and also volunteers extensively in the community. Planning to pursue medical school, Shiyuk has played in over 50 games with the WolfPack.
Thomas Olsen | Basketball | 5th Year | Surrey, BC
A leader on the court, in the classroom and in the community,
Thomas Olsen earned the Canada West student-athlete community service award this past season. Olsen is a five-time U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian who volunteers with both Motionball and at the Royal Inland Hospital. The product of Surrey finishes his WolfPack career seventh in program history with 351 rebounds.
| YEAR |
MALE |
FEMALE |
| 2026 |
Thomas Olsen (basketball) |
Allie Shiyuk (soccer) |
| 2025 |
Asher Mayan (basketball) |
Hadley Schmidt (volleyball) |
| 2024 |
Patrick Izett (soccer) |
Caylah Lemon (soccer) |
| 2023 |
Sam Elgert (volleyball) |
Erin Mutch (volleyball) |
| 2022 |
Richie Mageto (basketball) |
Katie Ludvig (volleyball) |
| 2021 |
not awarded |
not awarded |
| 2020 |
Micheal Rouault (basketball) |
Kendra Finch (volleyball) |
| 2019 |
Micheal Rouault (basketball) |
Kendra Finch (volleyball) |
| 2018 |
Micheal Rouault (basketball) |
Kaitlin Lomas (volleyball) |
| 2017 |
Conlan Sprickerhoff (cross country) |
Katie Harding (soccer) |
| 2016 |
Graham Stoliker (volleyball) |
Alesha Miller (cross country) |
| 2015 |
Luc Simpson (baseball) |
Taiysa Worsfold (basketball) |
| 2014 |
Colin Carson (volleyball) |
Taiysa Worsfold (basketball) |
| 2013 |
Spencer Reed (volleyball) |
Abbey McAuley (soccer) |
| 2012 |
Andrew Fisher (hockey) |
Jen Ju (basketball) |
| 2011 |
Tim Unaegbu (basketball/soccer) |
Abbey McAuley (soccer) |
| 2010 |
Greg Stewart (basketball/volleyball) |
Diane Schuetze (basketball) |
| 2009 |
Kyle Bowman (soccer) |
Katie Clark (soccer) |
| 2008 |
Brian Smith (basketball) |
Sarah Cameron (basketball) |
| 2007 |
Patrick Johnston (volleyball) |
Kristi Spelay (basketball) |
| 2006 |
Travis Duncan (basketball) |
Kristi Spelay (basketball) |
| 2005 |
Duaine Bowles (baseball) |
Denise Kraljevic (basketball) |
