Cal's Athletic Study Center hosted its annual Academic Honors Luncheon on Tuesday at the Field Club At California Memorial Stadium, honoring a variety of accomplishments by an impressive cross-section of Cal student-athletes.

The prestigious Tom Hansen Medals were won by a pair of water polo student-athletes - Isabel Williams of the women's water polo team and Nikolaos Papanikolaou of the men's water polo squad. The Hansen Medal is awarded annually to the top male and female outgoing student-athlete at each Pac-12 institution.

Williams is a two-time All-American and three-time All-MPSF selection who last weekend became the program's all-time saves leader. She also is a multiple honoree on the MPSF All-Academic Team and Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll.

Papanikolaou is a three-time National Player of the Year who also led the Bears to three straight NCAA championships. He also has made multiple appearances on the MPSF All-Academic Team and Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll.

Elise Byun of Cal's women's gymnastics team served as the luncheon's guest student-athlete speaker and also won the Walter A. Haas Jr. Community Service Award, along with Myles Williams of the Golden Bears football team. Cal alum Jennifer Maxwell, co-founder of PowerBar and founder of Jambar, was the keynote speaker.


Below is the complete list of award-winners from the luncheon:
 
Tom Hansen Conference Medal
The Thomas C. Hansen Conference Medal is presented to one outstanding outgoing male and female student-athlete at each Pac-12 institution.

• Nikolaos Papanikolaou (men's water polo)
• Isabel Williams (women's water polo)

Neufeld Scholar-Athlete Awards
The Neufeld Scholar-Athlete Awards are given to the graduating male and female student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade-point averages. The award was established by Cal Hall of Famer William Neufeld Sr. in honor and memory of his son, William Jr., who ran track at Cal before his untimely death in a boating accident.

• Male – Tommy Barrell (men's rowing)
• Female – Hannah Cooper (women's soccer) 

Jake Gimbel Prize and Anna Espenschade Award
The Jake Gimbel Prize and Anna Espenschade Award were established in the 1930s and 1987, respectively, to recognize a graduating male and female student-athlete for successful integration of academic and athletic pursuits. The winners of these awards exemplify the true "Golden Bear" spirit.

• Male – Noah Newfeld (men's gymnastics)
• Female – Kennedy Goss (lacrosse)

Joseph McDonnell Kavanagh Award
This award recognizes a student-athlete who has holistically demonstrated poise, patience, and persistence in his or her journey at Cal. The University's endearing phrase, Fiat Lux ("Let there be light,") is appropriate for this award, because there's always light at the end of the tunnel.

• Alexis Bishop (softball)

Walter A. Haas Jr. Community Service Award
The Walter A. Haas Jr. Community Service Award was created to honor Walter A. Haas Jr. for his commitment and service to the University and larger community. This award is given annually to a student-athlete for his or her outstanding contribution to community service.

• Elise Byun (women's gymnastics)
• Myles Williams (football)

Jonathan and Judy Hoff Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year
The Jonathan and Judy Hoff Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recognizes a football student-athlete who has dedicated himself to a holistic approach toward academic, athletic and personal development by demonstrating consistent daily routines, persistent community outreach and collaborative leadership ability.

• Fernando Mendoza

Athletic Study Center Scholar-Athlete of the Year
The ASC Scholar-Athlete of the Week program honors a student-athlete for academic development and achievements developed through practice, study habits, course performance and leadership. From those recipients, one student-athlete is chosen Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

• Kiki de Bruijne (field hockey) 

Golden Bear Team Award (Highest Team GPA)

• Women's Cross Country (3.59)

Big C Most Improved Team GPA Award

• Men's Tennis

Golden Bear Achievement Award

The Golden Bear Achievement Awards are presented to the student-athlete with the highest GPA on his or her respective team.

• Baseball: Tyler Blair
• Men's Basketball: Matthew Desler
• Men's Rowing: Tommy Barrell
• Men's Cross Country: Rowan Fitzgerald
• Football: Colin Hamilton
• Men's Golf: Aaron Du
• Men's Gymnastics: Jasper Smith-Gordon
• Rugby: John Vinter
• Men's Soccer: Cameron Robie
• Men's Swimming & Diving: Tyler Kopp
• Men's Tennis: Alex Chang
• Men's Track & Field: Will Siemens
• Men's Water Polo: Will Kelly
• Women's Basketball: Alma Elsnitz
• Beach Volleyball: Jenna Colligan
• Women's Rowing: Katie McDermott
• Women's Cross Country: Emilie Barrett
• Field Hockey: Madeline Zacchini
• Women's Golf: Anna Molloy
• Women's Gymnastics: Jordan Kane
• Lacrosse: Chloe Rand
• Women's Soccer: Hannah Cooper
• Softball: Samantha Rocha
• Women's Swimming & Diving: Emily Gantriis
• Women's Tennis: Jessica Alsola
• Women's Track & Field: Adriana Ellard
• Volleyball: Sam Taumoepeau
• Women's Water Polo: Michelle Croteau