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Athlete of the Year award is given to the

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and

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who show extraordinary talent throughout the entire season. The award is decided by members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.

Anthony J. McKevlin Award

The Anthony J. McKevlin Award, which originally went to the league's

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regardless of gender until 1990, named in honor of a former sports editor of the ''

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'', has been voted upon and handed out annually since the ACC was formed in 1953–1954.

Mary Garber Award

In 1990, The Mary Garber Award, named in honor of Mary Garber, a former ''

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'' reporter and a pioneer for women in the field of

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, was established to honor the league's top female athlete. In 2005, the

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Sports Editors (APSE) distinguished Garber by honoring her with its prestigious Red Smith Award, making her the first female recipient in the award's 25-year history.

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Athlete of the Year Athlete of the Year is an award given by various sports organizations for the athlete whom they have determined to be deserving of such recognition. Definition of "athlete" *In many nations, an "athlete" primarily refers to someone who participat ...

College conference trophies and awards in the United States Most valuable player awards

Anthony J. McKevlin Award

Mary Garber Award

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