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The 2017 Sooner Choice Awards

A look back at an incredible night as Oklahoma student-athletes celebrated another year of success on and off the field.

By Oklahoma Athletics

May 3^rd, 2017

The Red carpet

The stars of Oklahoma arrived at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center dressed to the nines.

the stars of oklahoma

the scene

showtime!

A kingdom of champions. Crimson Reigns. Toby Rowland sets the scene.

The Sooner choice awards

What a setting at the Chevy Bricktown Events Center.

Host Erik Logan, President of the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Faculty Athletics Representative Kelly Damphousse and his wife Beth pay homage to AJ Jackson & the NCAA champion OU women's gymnastics team.

A standing ovation for OU men's golf coach Ryan Hybl, winner of the Inspiration Award.

Male Newcomer of the year finalists

Kameron McGusty (basketball), Tanner Justus (gymnastics), Steele Walker (baseball).

And the Schoonie goes to...

female Newcomer of the year finalists

Maggie Nichols (gymnastics), Shay Knighten (softball), Chelsea Dungee (basketball).

And the Schoonie goes to...

Shay Knighten

Perseverance award

The Perseverance Award honors a student-athlete who has exemplified extraordinary strength in the face of adversity and has persevered to overcome significant obstacles in their life.

Bianca Brazil

male breakthrough athlete of the year finalists

Dede Westbrook (football), Rashard Odomes (basketball), Everett Favors (track & field).

And the Schoonie goes to...

dede westbrook

Female breakthrough athlete of the year finalists

Julienne Soo (golf), Vionise Pierre-Louis (basketball), Liz Keester (soccer).

And the Schoonie goes to...

Julienne soo

Far Unsung hero award

Presented to the student-athlete who consistently demonstrates exceptional character, true sportsmanship and uncommon resilience all while maintaining high academic standards.

Kelsey arnold

Heart of a sooner award

Presented to the student-athlete in their final season of eligibility who epitomizes what it mans to be a Sooner throughout their tenure at OU. This individual has excelled in every area of student-athlete life while simultaneously demonstrating impeccable character and integrity.

Inspiration award

Received by a coach, administrator or support staff member who continually inpsires student-athletes through their story, their actions and their words.