Wisconsin Athletics celebrates athletes at the 2025 Buckinghams
April 24, 2025 | General News
UW holds its annual student-athlete showcase of excellence
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Athletics celebrated the excellence of its student-athletes at its 17th annual showcase event, The Buckinghams, held Wednesday night at the Overture Center for the Arts in downtown Madison.
The Buckinghams is a tradition that unites campus, the community, and the entire athletic department in celebrating shared values and the pride of being a Badger. This year's event was emceed by former men's basketball player Jordan Taylor.
Throughout the evening, student-athletes were recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments, with four major awards presented: Scholar Athletes of the Year, Perseverance Award, Badger Pride, and Student Athletes of the Year.
BIG TEN MEDAL OF HONOR
The conference's most prestigious award, the Big Ten Medal of Honor was first awarded in 1915 to one student-athlete from the graduating class of each university who had "attained the greatest proficiency in athletics and scholastic work."
The conference's exclusive award was the first of its kind in intercollegiate athletics to recognize academic and athletic excellence. Only one male and one female student-athlete receive this award per Big Ten institution. Read the full announcement.
Bob Liking - Men's Cross Country & Track and Field
Phoebe Bacon - Women's Swim and Dive
SCHOLAR ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
The Student Athlete of the Year Award recognizes a junior or senior that has displayed outstanding academic achievements.Â
WINNERS:
Taylor Cataldi - Women's Tennis
Simon Tassy - Men's HockeyÂ
FINALISTS:
Ashley Martinez - Women's Soccer
Rianne Wagner - Women's Rowing
Matthew Segal - Men's Swim and Dive
Cale Anderson - Wrestling
PERSEVERANCE AWARD
This award recognizes student athletes who have overcome great challenges to thrive across all areas of their student athlete experience.Â
WINNERS:Â
Kate Linkletter - Softball
Aaron Witt - Football
BADGER PRIDE
Badger Pride recognizes student athletes who are considered the heart of their team, constantly representing Wisconsin Athletics the right way with enthusiasm and spirit.
WINNERS:
Macy Mosner - Women's Rowing
Darryl Peterson - Football
FINALISTS:
Mackenzie McConogha - Women's Swim and Dive
Caroline Harvey - Women's Hockey
Matthew Fullerton - Men's TennisÂ
Ethan Neuens - Men's Rowing
STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The Student Athlete of the year award recognizes student athletes who demonstrate outstanding excellence in leadership, academics and their sport. Â Truly encompassing everything it means to be a Badger.
WINNERS
Casey O'Brien - Women's Hockey
Will Klipstine - Men's Rowing
FINALISTS:
Sarah Franklin - Volleyball
Taylor Kesner - Women's Track and Field
Jason Swarens - Men's Track and Field
John Tonje - Men's Basketball
The Buckinghams is a tradition that unites campus, the community, and the entire athletic department in celebrating shared values and the pride of being a Badger. This year's event was emceed by former men's basketball player Jordan Taylor.
Throughout the evening, student-athletes were recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments, with four major awards presented: Scholar Athletes of the Year, Perseverance Award, Badger Pride, and Student Athletes of the Year.
BIG TEN MEDAL OF HONOR
The conference's most prestigious award, the Big Ten Medal of Honor was first awarded in 1915 to one student-athlete from the graduating class of each university who had "attained the greatest proficiency in athletics and scholastic work."
The conference's exclusive award was the first of its kind in intercollegiate athletics to recognize academic and athletic excellence. Only one male and one female student-athlete receive this award per Big Ten institution. Read the full announcement.
Bob Liking - Men's Cross Country & Track and Field
Phoebe Bacon - Women's Swim and Dive
SCHOLAR ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
The Student Athlete of the Year Award recognizes a junior or senior that has displayed outstanding academic achievements.Â
WINNERS:
Taylor Cataldi - Women's Tennis
Simon Tassy - Men's HockeyÂ
FINALISTS:
Ashley Martinez - Women's Soccer
Rianne Wagner - Women's Rowing
Matthew Segal - Men's Swim and Dive
Cale Anderson - Wrestling
PERSEVERANCE AWARD
This award recognizes student athletes who have overcome great challenges to thrive across all areas of their student athlete experience.Â
WINNERS:Â
Kate Linkletter - Softball
Aaron Witt - Football
BADGER PRIDE
Badger Pride recognizes student athletes who are considered the heart of their team, constantly representing Wisconsin Athletics the right way with enthusiasm and spirit.
WINNERS:
Macy Mosner - Women's Rowing
Darryl Peterson - Football
FINALISTS:
Mackenzie McConogha - Women's Swim and Dive
Caroline Harvey - Women's Hockey
Matthew Fullerton - Men's TennisÂ
Ethan Neuens - Men's Rowing
STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The Student Athlete of the year award recognizes student athletes who demonstrate outstanding excellence in leadership, academics and their sport. Â Truly encompassing everything it means to be a Badger.
WINNERS
Casey O'Brien - Women's Hockey
Will Klipstine - Men's Rowing
FINALISTS:
Sarah Franklin - Volleyball
Taylor Kesner - Women's Track and Field
Jason Swarens - Men's Track and Field
John Tonje - Men's Basketball
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