UNH Field Hockey Awards

Susan Kilmister Memorial Award
   This award was established in memory of Susan Kilmister, a member of the UNH field hockey and lacrosse teams in 1978 and 1979. Sue died unexpectedly while participating at the 1979 NCAA national lacrosse championships. Her family, friends and teammates remember her as an outstanding athlete who contributed to her team both as a performer and a person. Recipients of this award reflect Sue’s dedication, accomplishments and sportsmanship as a student-athlete.

1989   Jean Courtney
1990   Cherie Toupin
1991   Kathleen Ruffle
1992   Kathleen Ruffle
1993   Becca Provost, Jenn Bouchie
1994   Dottie Catlin
1995   Courtney Lucksinger
1996   Aimee Tanguay
1997   Carey Bialobrzeski
1998   Selena Liubakka
1999   Kelly Stowe
2000   Allie Lehmann
2001   Kaitlin Carney
2002   Brittany Schneider
2003   Julie Munson
2004   Heidi Anderson
2005   Anita Anastasi
2006   Sam Geary
2007   Cally Cooke
2008   Brooke Bercari
2009   Kendall Deck, Kate Collins Smyth
2010   Kara Connolly
2011   Hayley Rausch
2012   Casey Pohlmeyer

Joyce V. Hiller Scholarship Award
   The Joyce V. Hiller Scholarship Fund has been established at the University of New Hampshire Foundation through the generosity of Joyce V. Hiller. Joyce earned her degree in Physical Education from UNH in 1954 and was inducted into the Hall of Honor in 1998. Over the years, she has been an enthusiastic advocate and generous benefactor for UNH women’s athletics, particularly the field hockey program. The scholarship is given with respect to what Joyce has meant to the field hockey program – a person who is always there with a helping hand and gives selflessly to the program.

1999   Amy Agulay
2000   Jessica Russell
2001   Marcie Boyer
2002   Marcie Boyer
2003   Jen Stamp
2004   Christine Buckley
2005   Katilyn Skelley
2006   Brittany Jacobs
2007   Sam Geary, Margaux Shute
2008   Meg Shea
2009   Meg Shea
2010   Whitney Frates
2011   Whitney Frates
2012   Megan Bozek

Marisa Didio Award
   The Marisa Didio Award is bestowed upon a student-athlete who represents the Extra Mile Theory, which states “Some choose the shortest distance doing only what is required. Others give of themselves more freely and go the extra mile.” Marisa Didio served as head coach of the UNH field hockey team for six seasons (1983-87, 1989) and led the Wildcats to the national championship game in 1986. She compiled an 84-25-9 record and also led the women’s lacrosse team to a 31-10 mark – and the University’s only NCAA national championship in 1985 – in three seasons.

2006   Kara Napolitano
2007   Kiera Williams
2008   Kiera Williams
2009   Whitney Frates
2010   Kendall Deck
2011   Emma Erler
2012   Emma Erler

Donna Lynne '74 Scholarship Award
   The Donna Lynne ‘74 Scholarship Award is presented to an individual for “substantial contribution to the team through athletic and leadership abilities.”

2011   Kyle Lyons
2012   Melyssa Woods

The Freshman Award
   The Freshman Award is an honor the senior class bestows upon a deserving freshman.

2011   Megan Bozek, Casey Pohlmeyer
2012   Carlie Tarbell