COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 2025-26 University of Colorado Colorado Springs awards ceremony was held Tuesday night inside Berger Hall, and two Mountain Lion student-athletes earned the prestigious Thomas F. McLaughlin Award.  Receiving their awards Tuesday night were women's track and field senior Savannah Jorgens and men's soccer senior Miles Seminario.

"We are honored to recognize Savannah and Miles as this year's McLaughlin Award recipients," said UCCS Executive Director of Athletics Nathan Gibson. "They embody the highest standards of Mountain Lion Athletics as exceptional leaders, outstanding students, record‑setting and championship competitors, and truly remarkable individuals. Congratulations to Savannah and Miles!"

The Thomas F. McLaughlin Award is presented annually to the top student-athletes who have excelled in their sport, achieved in the classroom, and who have been a leader on their team and served their communities. These individuals represent the very best that Mountain Lion student-athletes have to offer.  

Savannah Jorgens, Women's Track & Field | Criminal Justice major | Senior | Throws | Centennial, Colo. | Cherry Creek High School)

2025-26 Season Highlights

• Currently ranks sixth on the South Central Region Performance List in the Hammer Throw (27^th in Division II), seventh in the Shot Put (13.56m), and 39^th in the Discus Throw (37.51m)
• RMAC Indoor Track & Field Champion in the Weight Throw (19.3m), setting a new school record
• All-RMAC Indoor Track & Field First Team (Weight Throw)
• All-RMAC Indoor Track & Field Second Team (Shot Put)
• Finished third at the RMAC Indoor Track & Field Championships in the shot put (13.91m), ranking second all-time in school history

Savannah Jorgens Career Highlights

• 2025 USTFCCCA First Team All-America in Hammer Throw (8th place at Outdoor Nationals)
• 2025-26 USTFCCCA Second Team All-America in Weight Throw (10th place at Indoor Nationals)
• UCCS record holder in indoor weight throw (19.30m) and outdoor hammer throw (56.85m)
• Ranks No. 2 in program history for the indoor shot put (13.91m) and outdoor shot put (13.90m)
• Ranks No. 5 in program history for the outdoor discus throw (42.93m)
• 2x National Qualifier (2025 Outdoor Hammer Throw, 2025-26 Indoor Weight Throw)
• 2025-26 RMAC Individual Champion in Weight Throw 
• 4x First Team All-RMAC (2024-25 Indoor Weight Throw, 2025 Outdoor Hammer Throw, 2025-26 Indoor Weight Throw & Shot Put)
• 4x RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll
• 2024-25 USTFCCCA All-Academic

 
"Savannah Jorgens' journey at UCCS has truly been an honor to watch and a privilege to be part of," said Keith Vance, UCCS assistant coach for throws.  "She arrived at UCCS four years ago as a nervous freshman, but she had grit and the will to push through the learning curve.  She trusted the process and strived to learn more.  Little by little, rep by rep, she grew.  Her accolades are well earned, both as an athlete and leader, and I am exceptionally proud of the person she has become.  Her confidence, perspective, and persistence in pursuit of excellence is truly a worthy aspiration for future Mountain Lions."
 
"Savannah didn't just win the McLaughlin Award, she redefined what it means to be a thrower at UCCS," said UCCS track and field head coach Ross Fellows. "Through relentless work, quiet toughness, and unwavering commitment, she proved that greatness isn't given, it's earned. Today, she stands at the top, not just as the best thrower in UCCS history, but as the standard of what it means to be a Mountain Lion."
 

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Miles Seminario, Men's Soccer, Electrical Engineering major, (Senior, Forward, Colorado Springs, Colo. / Liberty High School)
 
2025 Season Highlights

• CSC Academic All-America Third Team
• United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team
• D2CCA All-Region First Team
• CSC Academic All-District First Team
• All-RMAC First Team
• RMAC All-Tournament Team
• RMAC All-Academic First Team
• RMAC Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 7)
• Started 21 of his 23 appearances for a total of 1,718 minutes
• Led the team with 24 points coming from 10 goals and four assists
• All-time appearances leader with 85 games played over four years with the Mountain Lions
• Scored the game-winning goal in the team's RMAC Championship victory vs. MSU Denver on Nov. 15.

 
Miles Seminario Career Highlights

• Holds all-time program record in total games played (85)
• Ranks third all-time in career shot on goal percentage (.496), fifth in total shots on goal (62), and 10^th in total shots (125)
• 2024 CSC Academic All-America Second Team
• 2025 CSC Academic All-America Third Team
• 2x CSC Academic All-District
• 2x RMAC All-Academic First Team
• 2024 All-RMAC Second Team, 2025 All-RMAC First Team
• 2025 D2CCA All-Region First Team & United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team
• Scored the game-winning goal in the team's RMAC Tournament Championship victory against MSU Denver, marking the first tournament championship in program history.

"I am delighted for Miles to receive the McLaughlin award," commented UCCS men's soccer head coach Lewis Wilcox. "Miles has been a key figure in the most successful era of men's soccer at UCCS and he has consistently performed at a high level across his four-year career. Being from Colorado Springs, it has always meant more to Miles to showcase what this team, athletic department, and school can do. He is proof that hard work and perseverance will eventually lead to success. His work rate on the field, his dedication to his studies, and his ability to connect with teammates really sets him apart as an elite student athlete. He has won many awards since being here, but this one, I am sure, will be very special to him. Congratulations, Miles!" 

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