For most student-athletes, the season ends when the final buzzer sounds, the last point is scored, or the championship trophy is lifted.
But before the curtain fully closes on another memorable year in collegiate sports, the athletes and coaches who defined the UAAP and NCAA campaigns will gather for one more spotlight moment.
The Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) is set to honor the country’s top collegiate performers during its annual awards night on June 29 at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas, celebrating the individuals who left the biggest mark across basketball, volleyball, and football.
The event serves as a season-ending recognition of excellence, bringing together the athletes, coaches, and programs that captured attention throughout UAAP Season 88 and NCAA Season 101.
Following months of competition and evaluation, members of the print and online media covering both leagues cast their votes to determine the year’s most outstanding performers.
Basketball will once again take center stage with awards for the Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Basketball Players of the Year. Mythical Team selections for both divisions will also be recognized, highlighting the athletes who consistently delivered throughout the season.
The sidelines will also have their moment of recognition.
Three tacticians will be honored as Coaches of the Year, covering UAAP men’s basketball, NCAA men’s basketball, and UAAP women’s basketball. The NCAA does not currently hold a women’s basketball tournament.
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Volleyball, one of the fastest-growing collegiate sports in the country, will likewise feature a strong list of honorees. Players of the Year awards will be handed out in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the UAAP and NCAA, while the top coaches from each league will also receive recognition for guiding their respective programs.
Football continues to strengthen its place in the collegiate landscape, with the CPC once again naming Players of the Year in the sport. Three athletes will be recognized for their performances on the pitch, although the NCAA does not field a women’s football division.
Beyond collegiate competition, the awards night will also acknowledge accomplishments on the international stage.
Ateneo standout Kacey Dela Rosa will receive a special citation after representing Gilas Pilipinas Women in both 5-on-5 and 3×3 basketball, extending her impact beyond the collegiate ranks and onto the national team setup.
For the CPC, the annual gathering remains an opportunity to celebrate not only statistics and championships, but also the dedication behind every achievement.
“Every year, new stars emerge and legends arrive to lord it over the famed collegiate courts and fields. And this year is no different with the CPC continuing its relentless drive to champion collegiate sports and recognize the student-athletes behind every championship and glory – once more and always,” said CPC president John Bryan Ulanday of The Philippine Star.
As another collegiate season enters the record books, the awards night offers one final reminder of the athletes and coaches who helped shape its most memorable moments.
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