Tundra Spirit of the Pack Award (One Female, One Male)
This award is given to the student-athlete who most exemplifies the heart of the ThunderWolf spirit. Through selfless loyalty, dedication, and support of their teammates, this student encourages and inspires their teammates to be at their best not only on the field but as active members of the community. This student’s enthusiasm and devotion to their Pack Family and CSU Pueblo embody the true Spirit of the Pack! Each individual will receive a scholarship (on top of their current award). This award is given on behalf of
Carol and Mark Rickman.
Previous Recipients
2020 - Jenna McKinley, Track and Field, and Marcelo Laguera, Cross Country/Track and Field
2021 - The Pack
2022 - Brianna Fong, Cheer, and Clay Kucera, Golf
2023 – Hannah Delor, Volleyball, and Nate Miller, Track and Field
2024 – Katherine Higgins, Track and Field, and Eli Pittman, Football
2025 - Margot Thomas-Gatel, Cross Country and Track and Field, and Ignatius Demark, Soccer
2026 - Lisa Ekberg, Golf, and Sam Howery, Basketball
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2025-26 Nominations
Men
Neico Alire, cheer
Solomon Arnds-Volcin, wrestling
Jason Arriola, baseball
Sebastian DeMark, men’s soccer
Sam Howery, men’s basketball
Lucas Moran, cross country/track and field
Agustin Pizzorno, men’s golf
Domingo Prince II, football
Women
Helen Braybrook, cross country/track and field
Destinee Earle, cheer
Lisa Ekberg, women’s golf
Madelyn Huerta, softball
Megan Mattingly, volleyball
Faith Moa, women’s soccer
Carla Sanchez Guareno, swimming
Genesis Sweetwine, women’s basketball
Yelena Travica, tennis
Reese Wasmund, lacrosse
