List of Awards For End-of-Year Banquet 2007 - 2008 winners in parenthesis. Most Improved Male Rower (Riley Behm) Awarded to the male athlete, who by his contribution, commitment and performance has improved his rowing over the course of the season. (awarded by coaching staff) Most Improved Female Rower (Sylvie Flint and Abby Jones)   Awarded to the female athlete, who by her contribution, commitment and performance has improved her rowing over the course of the season. (awarded by coaching staff) Most Hardworking Award (Anna Royce) Awarded to the athlete either male or female who has proved in the estimation of the coaching staff to has sustained a high degree of work ethic both on and off the water. (awarded by coaching staff) "U-Boat Commander" Award (Sam Berntson and Riley Behm) Awarded to the athlete who flips the most during the course of the season. Athletes may only win this award if they capsize unintentionally during the course of practice. (awarded by coaching staff) "Tuff as Nails" Award (Eric Klammer) Awarded to the athlete who has proved themselves to be mentally tough and resilient above all else. (awarded by coaching staff) “Golden Coxswain” Award (Chris Light) Awarded to the coxswain, who has demonstrated leadership, organization and commitment to the program. Queen Oar Award (Elena Fisher) Awarded to the female rower or coxswain who has demonstrated her commitment and leadership over the course of the season and therefore has contributed to the success of the program. Athletes must have competed in both fall and spring seasons to be eligible for this award at the end of the year. (voted and awarded by athletes) King Oar Award (Andrew Pate) Awarded to the male rower or coxswain who has demonstrated his commitment and leadership over the course of the season and therefore has contributed to the success of the program. Athletes must have competed in both fall and spring seasons to be eligible for this award at the end of the year. (voted and awarded by athletes)