University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels To Celebrate At Rammy Awards Monday Evening
April 18, 2016 | General
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Athletics will celebrate successes of the past year on Monday evening at the fourth-annual Rammy Awards.
Fans are encouraged to follow live:
• By hashtag (#UNCRAMMYS)
• Instagram (@The_RAMMYS)
• Snapchat (@GoHeelsUNC)
• Twitter (@The_RAMMYS).
The Rammys will honor student-athletes in the following categories:
• Outstanding Championship Performance
• Best Play
• Best Upset
• Breakthrough Athlete (Male and Female)
• Record-Breaking Performance
• Outstanding Newcomer (Male and Female)
• Male Athlete of the Year
• Female Athlete of the Year
• Outstanding Team
A Rammy will also be presented to the top male and female senior scholar-athlete.
UNC will present the Ultimate Team Award to student-athletes who excel in all areas of academics, athletics and service. The captains of the Ultimate Team Award will win the Mildred McCaskill Award, one of Carolina's longstanding honors.
Another traditional award presented Monday evening is the John Lotz Award, which recognizes a student-athlete who best exemplifies the spirit of the late John Lotz. Lotz served as UNC's Assistant Athletic Director of Campus and Community Relations and also was an assistant basketball coach for the Tar Heels. Winners have succeeded under adverse circumstances, overcoming difficulties while maintaining a positive attitude.
