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The Marian College M-Club and the Department of Athletics hosted its annual Winter Sports Recognition Dinner on Saturday night at Allison Mansion.

Director of Athletics and M-Club Co-Director Joe Haklin emceed the annual event, which is sponsored by the M-Club, which is the fundraising arm of athletics.

Development officer and M-Club Co-Director Brad Edmondson was a featured speaker explaining what the M-Club does for athletics.

The men's basketball team, women's basketball team, and cheerleading squad were honored for their contribution to Marian College athletics through the 2008-09 season.

Listed below are award winners including Most Valuable Player and Four-Year Award winners.

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Men's Basketball
Most Valuable Player	Jordan Tucker
Defensive Most Valuable Player	Brandon Malone
Hustle Award	Matt Allee
Most Improved Player	J.P. Estep
Women's Basketball
Most Valuable Player	Whitney Frame
Most Improved Player	Emily Smithson
Marian Award	Hannah Holmes
Mental Attitude Award	Amber Suiters
Cheerleading
Most Valuable Cheerleader	Lesley Ogrizovich
Most Spirited Cheerleader	BreAnna Nunez

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Sophomore Jordan Tucker - Men's Basketball MVP

Senior Whitney Frame - Women's Basketball MVP

Lesley Ogrizovich - Cheerleading MVP

Senior Brandon Kaiser, senior Whitney Frame, senior Jessica Carr, and senior Monique Ware with their four-year awards.