2026 Whatcom Athletic Awards Held in Gym for First Time.
The Whatcom Orcas opened their 2025-2026 Athletic Awards to the public for the first time. The event made the awards ceremony the largest in the school's history. The student-athletes enjoyed having so many supporters along for the event.
Bellingham - Guy Smith, has been the announcer for the Orcas for years. Thursday night, he helped to keep the Orcas entertained as he served as the emcee for the event.
Smith helped introduce Athletic Director Rob Pedicone, so that he could introduce the coaches of the five athletic teams. Here is a list of the awards that were granted from each team.
Team Awards:
Volleyball: (MVP) Kamryn Hermanutz, Freshman, (Most Inspirational) Kyndis Myers, Sophomore, (Most Improved) Liana Pilipchuk
Men's Soccer: (MVP) Javier Moreno, (Most Inspirational) Edgar Perez, (Most Improved) Roberto Guzman
Women's Soccer: (MVP) Noreen Weber, (Most Inspirational) Anabella Larson, (Most Improved) Jaden Helman
Men's Basketball: (MVP) Darius Williams, (Most Inspirational) Braden Thomas, (Most Improved) Christian Cardona
Women's Basketball: (MVP) Isla Kelly and Laylah Kesee, (Most Inspirational) Emilee Swanson and Myla Naylor, (Most Improved) Jenny Ruano and Rokesia Sands
Here are the 2025-2026 Whatcom Athletic Award Plaques:
2025-26 Female Athlete of the Year: Noreen Weber
2025-26 Male Athlete of the Year: Javier Moreno
2025-26 Milton-Rawlings Men's Award: Braden Thomas
2025-26 Milton-Rawlings Women's Award: Emilee Swanson
2025-26 MacIsaac Award Men's Soccer: Javier Moreno
2025-26 MacIsaac Award Volleyball: Kyndis Myers
2025-26 Student Scholar Award Women's Soccer: Noreen Weber
Coaching Awards: This is the first year we have added in coaching awards.
2025-26 Coach of the Year: Jason Jorgensen - Men's Soccer
2025-26 Assistant Coach of the Year: Megan Miller - Volleyball
