VSU Athletics Sweeps Three Top Honors at CIAA End-of-Year Awards Reception

PEGGY DAVIS

RICHMOND, Virginia -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) held its annual Spring General Assembly Meeting and End-of-Year Awards Reception in Richmond, Virginia, where Virginia State University claimed three top awards.

VSU's Athletic Director, Peggy Davis, was name the CIAA 2015 Athletic Director of the Year as voted by the Athletics Director Association. This marks the fifth time, beginning in 2007, that Mrs. Davis has received this honor. The recipient is recognized for their commitment and administrative excellence within their campus, conference and community environment.

The Trojans also received the 2015 Loretta Taylor and the C.H. Williams All-Sports Awards for its women's and men's athletic programs, respectively. This is the second consecutive year VSU has received these honor. The award is given to the top female and male athletic programs within the conference based on championship finish.

This has been another great year for Trojan Athletics as they wrap up the year at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship on May 21-23 in Allendale, MI.

The Trojans continue to stay true to their mission in "creating academic and athletic champions in the Conference and NCAA through excellence in: Scholarship, Sportsmanship, Ethical Behavior, Community Service, and Diversity."

For more information on VSU Athletics, visit www.govsutrojans.com.

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