Glendale, Ariz.- On Friday, April 30, Arizona Christian University Athletics will celebrate the eighth annual Westphal Awards.  The 2021 edition will take place at the Haven Church (formerly Glendale Nazarene Church) with the awards show beginning at 7:00 pm.

A dessert reception in the lobby will begin at 6:15 pm with an opportunity to walk the red carpet and dress to impress.  Doors to the worship center will open at 6:50 pm. 

Pre-registration is requested for a number count.  ACU students, faculty and staff are free.  Westphal members receive two free tickets.  General Admission will be $7.  Register online at https://www.acufirestorm.com/tickets.

Nominations have been collected from coaches for athletic achievement, spiritual leadership, and others first attitudes for both individuals and teams.  A new addition to this year's awards list is a Player's Choice Award which will be voted on throughout the evening.

The 16 awards to be presented are:

Female Faith

Male Faith

Record Breaking Performance

Best Game

Best Come From Behind Performance

Tim Reed Service

Break Through Performance

Don King Inspirational

Comeback Athlete

Best Play

Best Team

Mike Lusardi Coach of the Year

Player's Choice

Female Athlete of the Year

Male Athlete of the Year

Westphal

Previous winners of the Westphal Award (think best teammate) are:

2020- Brent Smith, Baseball

2019 - Carlos Morales, Men's Soccer

2018 - Hailey Carpenter, Women's Volleyball

2017 - Seth Moore, Men's Tennis

2016 - Jackson Helms, Men's Basketball

2015 - Dylan Waugh, Baseball

2014 - Carlee Swanson, Women's Volleyball

Who will be the next Westphal Award winner?

Join for the 2021 Westphal Athletic Awards on April 30.   See you at the Haven Church.

Roll Storm.