With 2025 coming to a close, it's time to reflect on the inaugural year of FloCollege and all the incredible moments we've witnessed over the past 12 months.

For the first time ever, FloCollege is celebrating the standout seasons, unforgettable moments, and biggest stars across college athletics with the 2025 FloCollege End Of Year Awards! From breakout performances to team dynamos, we’re honoring the teams, athletes, and coaches who defined the year on the field and on the court. 

And the best part? YOU get to decide the winners. We’ve opened up voting for fans everywhere to help pick who takes home each award — so rally your community and cast your vote today! Voting is open now and winners will be revealed soon on the FloCollege social channels.

VOTE HERE FOR THE FLOCOLLEGE AWARDS

Below are the eight award categories along with the official nominees selected by the FloCollege team.

1. FloCollege Coach Of The Year

Who led their team to exceed expectations this season?

• Tony Annese – Ferris State Football
• Marcus Wood – Dallas Baptist Women’s Soccer
• Jeff Hendershot – La Verne Women’s Volleyball
• Matt Johnson – Franklin Pierce Women’s Soccer
• Melissa DeVore – Coker Women’s Basketball
• Gary Crompton – Bentley Men’s Soccer
• Kevin Brooks – Angelo State Baseball
• Kari Pickens – Ashland Women’s Basketball
• Amy Mallon – Drexel Women’s Basketball
• Meg Barber – NYU Women’s Basketball 
• Lonni Alameda - FSU Softball

2. FloCollege Female Athlete Of The Year

These women brought elite talent and consistency all season long:

• Deanna Whelpley – Scranton Volleyball
• Vanessa Cruz – Cal Poly Pomona Women’s Soccer
• Bree Ehmer – Catawba Women’s Soccer
• Matia Cristiani – Babson Tennis
• Madison Murr – Cal State San Marcos Women’s Golf
• MacKenzie Bisballe – Grand Valley State Women’s Basketball
• Ella Brissett – Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Tennis
• Clair Seats - Linfield Softball
• Sam Schott – UT Tyler Softball
• Mya Ray – La Verne Volleyball 
• Jordy Bahl - Nebraska Softball

3. FloCollege Male Athlete Of The Year

Top male performers who left their mark this season:

• Reed Charpia – Newberry Football
• Cameron Kahn – Dallas Baptist Basketball
• Cam Hall – Bentley Soccer
• Marcus Stokes – West Florida Football
• Nickolas Santana – WestConn Soccer
• Westin Bruce – Hendrix Football
• Felipe De Andrade – UMass Boston Soccer 
• Mack Wainwright - Lenoir-Rhyne Baseball

4. FloCollege Breakthrough Athlete Of The Year

Who had the biggest breakout performance?

• Cam Bagwell – UNC Wilmington Baseball
• Kameron Stover – Walsh Volleyball
• Gisselle Garcia – Pace Softball
• Reece Deitrick – Texas Lutheran Football
• Kolton Casson – Carson Newman Baseball
• Rhys Foote – Puget Sound Soccer
• Liv Olson – Pacific Lutheran Women’s Soccer
• Madi Parrish – Angelo State Volleyball 
• Bri Ellis - Arkansas Softball

5. FloCollege Breakthrough Team Of The Year

Teams that rose up and shocked the competition:

• Northern Michigan Football
• Coker Women’s Basketball
• Lycoming Field Hockey
• West Alabama Baseball
• Newberry Football
• St. Thomas Basketball 

6. FloCollege Season Turnaround Award

These squads flipped the script and rewrote their story:

• Valdosta State Football
• Campbell Volleyball
• Adelphi Women’s Basketball
• Angelo State Volleyball
• Northern Michigan Men’s Soccer
• Mercy Volleyball
• Parkside Volleyball
• St. Edward’s Baseball 

7. FloCollege Team Of The Year

Which team had the most dominant overall season?

• La Verne Volleyball
• Stanislaus State Men’s Soccer
• WashU Women's Soccer
• Grand Valley State Women’s Basketball
• Midwestern State Men’s Soccer
• Babson Field Hockey
• Mount Union Football
• Villanova Football
• Washington & Lee Volleyball
• Daemen Men’s Basketball
• Keene State Field Hockey
• Ferris State Football 

8. FloCollege Game Of The Year

The most unforgettable matchups of the season — you decide the standout:

• Cal Poly Pomona Volleyball’s Sarah Yab vs Cal State East Bay
• Louisville Baseball vs Texas at the 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown
• Redlands Volleyball Upsets La Verne
• Wilkes Goalkeeper Ties It In Final Seconds vs Susquehanna Soccer
• Valdosta State Football Defeats West Florida In OT To Win GSC Championship
• Scranton Women’s Basketball Upsets Pitt
• Eastern Mennonite Miracle vs Shenandoah Soccer 

How to Vote

Head over to the official FloCollege Awards voting page and make your voice heard — whether you’re cheering for a coach, athlete, team, or legendary game moment. Let’s celebrate the best of the best in small-school college athletics! 

Stay tuned for winners’ announcements — this is one awards show you won’t want to miss.

VOTE HERE FOR THE FLOCOLLEGE AWARDS

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