All-Conference Awards
 

Football Men's Cross Country Men's Soccer Men's Basketball Men's Swimming & Diving Wrestling

Men's Track & Field Baseball Men's Golf Men's Tennis Women's Cross Country Women's Tennis

Women's Volleyball Women's Soccer Women's Swimming & Diving Women's Basketball Women's Track & Field Women's Softball Women's Golf

BLANKET STATEMENT
All PAC sports will follow the example of their national governing body in the awarding of postseason conference awards. No conference awards should be given in a sport where a similar award is not given by the governing body for that sport at the national level. This supercedes all previous action taken by coaches groups with respect to makeup and quantity of postseason awards. In addition, all voted PAC postseason awards shall have all ties broken by the voting group before release or before submitting the awards to the PAC information director.

I. FOOTBALL

1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the football coaches.

2. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Decided by a point system.

b. Two (2) points for a win.

3. All-Conference Team Parchments.

a. Eleven (11) offensive players - First Team All-Conference.

b. Twelve (12) defensive players - First Team All-Conference.

c. Two (2) specialists (punter, placekicker) - First Team All-Conference.

d. Eleven offensive players - Second Team All-Conference.

e. Twelve defensive players - Second Team All-Conference.

4. Player of the Year Awards.

a. Selection made by football coaches.

b. One (1) Player of the Year.

c. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.

5. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

II. MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference meet.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. First seven (7) finishers at conference meet - First Team All-Conference.

b. Second seven (7) finishers at conference meet - Second Team All-Conference.

c. Only the top seven finishers from each school will be eligible for all-conference awards.

3. Runner of the Year Award

a. Top finisher at conference meet.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

III. MEN'S SOCCER

1. Balloting will be done with the highest totals receiving all-conference status. The player receiving the most votes will be deemed Player of the Year.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Eleven (11) players - First Team All-Conference.

b. Eleven (11) players - Second Team All-Conference.

c. Categories are forwards, backs, and goalies.

3. Player of the Year Award

a. Selection made by soccer coaches.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.

4. Coach of the Year Award.

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

IV. MEN'S BASKETBALL

1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the basketball coaches.

2. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

3. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Five (5) players - First Team All-Conference.

b. Five (5) players - Second Team All-Conference.

c. In case of a tie, the award will go to the player with the most higher votes (on number scale)

4. Player of the Year

a. Top point receiver in ballot of basketball coaches.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher seeded team.

5. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher seeded team.

V. MEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference meet.

2. All-Conference Team Certificates

a. First Place in each event.

b. Second Place in each event.

3. Swimmer of the Year Award

a. Will be determined by a nomination and vote by the coaches at the conference championship meet.

b. The high-point winner, who shall be the swimmer or diver who accumulates the most points in standing against other league members, will automatically be nominated.

c. Each school may submit additional nominations.

d. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the swimmer or diver representing the higher placed team.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches by a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

VI. WRESTLING

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team determined at conference meet.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. First place in each event.

3. Wrestler of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches at the conference meet.

4. Coach of the Year Award.

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

VII. MEN'S TRACK & FIELD

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference meet.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. First Place in each event

b. Second Place in each event

3. Track Athlete of the Year and Field Athlete of the Year Awards

a. Top point receivers in track and field events, respectively, at conference meet.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

VIII. BASEBALL

1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the baseball coaches.

2. Weekly conference awards will be given for Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week.

3. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Decided by a three-day double-elimination tournament.

4. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Fifteen (15) players - First Team All-Conference

b. Fifteen (15) players - Second Team All-Conference

5. Player of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.

6. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

IX. MEN'S GOLF

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

b. In case two (2) or more teams are tied for first place, the winning school shall be determined by comparing the second-day total scores of the fifth players.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Top five (5) scorers at conference tournament - First Team All-Conference.

b. Second five (5) best scorers at conference tournament - Second Team All Conference.

c. The procedure for breaking ties for first, fifth and 10th place, if and only if a playoff is not possible, will be as follows: 1. second-day total scores, 2. total of holes 9-18, 3. total of holes 13-18, 4. total of holes 16-18.

3. Player of the Year Award

a. Top finisher at conference meet.

b. In case of a tie for medalist honors, the tied players shall continue to play on a sudden death basis until a winner is declared.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. The winner will be the coach of the team champion.

b. If there is a tie vote, the selection is made by the coaches on a written ballot.

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Six (6) first place singles players - First Team All-Conference.

b. Six (6) first place doubles players - First Team All-Conference.

c. Six (6) second place singles players - Second Team All-Conference.

d. Six (6) second place doubles players - Second Team All-Conference.

3. Player of the Year Award

a. Number one singles champion at conference tournament.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XI. WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference meet.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. First seven (7) finishers at conference meet - First Team All-Conference.

b. Second seven (7) finishers at conference meet - Second Team All-Conference.

c. Only the top seven finishers from each school will be eligible for all-conference awards.

3. Runner of the Year Award

a. Top finisher at conference meet.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XII. WOMEN'S TENNIS

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Six (6) first place singles players - First Team All-Conference.

b. Six (6) first place doubles players - First Team All-Conference.

c. Six (6) second place singles players - Second Team All-Conference.

d. Six (6) second place doubles players - Second Team All-Conference.

3. Player of the Year Award

a. Number one singles champion at conference tournament.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XIII. WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL

1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the volleyball coaches. All-conference voting shall be completed online by the Wednesday prior to Championship weekend. Voting will be 12-1 with 12 points being the highest vote. High point vote getter will be Conference Player of the Year.

2. Coaches may nominate four players for all-conference honors.

3. Coaches may not vote for their own players.

4. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

5. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Six (6) players - First Team All-Conference.

b. Six (6) players - Second Team All-Conference.

c. Honorable mention for those who receive votes

6. Most Valuable Player Award

a. Top point receiver in ballot of volleyball coaches.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.

7. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

8. Freshman of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot in a seperate vote from all-conference selection to the freshman receiving the most votes.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XIV. WOMEN'S SOCCER

1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the soccer coaches.

2. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

3. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Eleven (11) players - First Team All-Conference.

b. Eleven (11) players - Second Team All-Conference.

c. Categories are forwards, backs, and goalies.

4. Player of the Year Award

a. Selection made by soccer coaches.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.

5. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XV. WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference meet.

2. All-Conference Team Certificates

a. First Place in each event.

b. Second Place in each event.

3. Swimmer of the Year Award

a. Will be determined by a nomination and vote by the coaches at the conference championship meet.

b. The high-point winner, who shall be the swimmer or diver who accumulates the most points in standing against other league members, will automatically be nominated.

c. Each school may submit additional nominations.

d. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the swimmer or diver representing the higher placed team.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches by a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XVI. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the basketball coaches.

2. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

3. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Five (5) players - First Team All-Conference

b. Five (5) players - Second Team All-Conference.

4. Player of the Yeart Award

a. Top point receiver in ballot of basketball coaches.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete who represents the higher placed team.

5. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XVII. WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference meet.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. First Place in each event.

b. Second Place in each event.

3. Track Athlete of the Year and Field Athlete of the Year Awards

a. Top point receivers in track and field events, respectively, at conference meet.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XVIII. WOMEN'S SOFTBALL

1. The selection procedure shall be determined by the softball coaches.

2. Conference weekly awards will be given for Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week.

3. Coaches may not vote for their own players.

4. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

5. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Fifteen (15) players - First Team All-Conference.

b. Fifteen (15) players - Second Team All-Conference.

6. Player of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the athlete representing the higher placed team.

7. Coach of the Year Award

a. Selection made by coaches on a written ballot.

b. In case of a tie vote, the winner shall be the coach representing the higher placed team.

XIX. WOMEN'S GOLF

1. Permanent Team Trophy

a. Championship team decided at conference tournament.

b. In case two (2) or more teams are tied for first place, the winning school shall be determined by comparing the second-day total scores of the fifth players.

2. All-Conference Team Parchments

a. Top five (5) scorers at conference tournament - First Team All-Conference.

b. Second five (5) best scorers at conference tournament - Second Team All Conference.

c. The procedure for breaking ties for first, fifth and 10th place, if and only if a playoff is not possible, will be as follows: 1. second-day total scores, 2. total of holes 1-9, 3. total of holes 4-9, 4. total of holes 1-3.

3. Player of the Year Award

a. Top finisher at conference meet.

b. In case of a tie for medalist honors, the tied players shall continue to play on a sudden death basis until a winner is declared.

4. Coach of the Year Award

a. The winner will be the coach of the team champion.

b. If there is a tie vote, the selection is made by the coaches on a written ballot.

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