The Bowerman award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the most exceptional collegiate athletes in track and field. Each year, it showcases a diverse group of talented individuals who excel in various events, contributing significantly to their schools and the sport overall.
Current Watch List Overview
Latest Updates: Watch List No. 7
On June 4th and 5th, the most recent updates to the Bowerman watch lists for both women’s and men’s athletes were released, highlighting several of the top competitors in Division I track and field.
| Gender | Athlete | School | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | Şilan Ayyildiz | Oregon | Mid-Distance |
| Women | Alexis Brown | Baylor | Sprints/Jumps |
| Women | Aaliyah Butler | Georgia | Sprints |
| Women | JaMeesia Ford | South Carolina | Sprints |
| Women | Pamela Kosgei | New Mexico | Distance |
| Women | Doris Lemngole | Alabama | Distance |
| Women | Indya Mayberry | TCU | Sprints |
| Women | Amanda Moll | Washington | Pole Vault |
| Women | Michaela Rose | LSU | Mid-Distance |
| Women | Jayden Ulrich | Louisville | Throws |
| Men | Mykolas Alekna | California | Discus |
| Men | Jordan Anthony | Arkansas | Sprints |
| Men | James Corrigan | BYU | Mid-Distance/Steeple |
| Men | Nathaniel Ezekiel | Baylor | Sprints/Hurdles |
| Men | Ishamel Kipkurui | New Mexico | Distance |
| Men | Liam Murphy | Villanova | Mid-Distance/Distance |
| Men | Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan | Ole Miss | Throws |
| Men | Habtom Samuel | New Mexico | Distance |
| Men | Ethan Strand | North Carolina | Mid-Distance/Distance |
| Men | Ja’Kobe Tharp | Auburn | Hurdles |
Athletes Receiving Votes
In addition to the above athletes, several other competitors have also made an impression and received votes:
- Women:
- Temitope Adeshina, Texas Tech (Jumps)
- Lexy Halladay-Lowry, BYU (Steeple/Distance)
- Meghan Hunter, BYU (Mid-Distance)
- Klaudia Kazimierska, Oregon (Mid-Distance/Distance)
- Brynn King, Roberts Wesleyan (Pole Vault)
- Mya Lesnar, Colorado State (Throws)
- Men:
- Makanakaishe Charamba, Auburn (Sprints)
- Micahi Danzy, Florida State (Sprints)
- Geoffrey Kirwa, Louisville (Steeple/Distance)
- Angelos Mantzouranis, Minnesota (Hammer/Throws)
- Tinoda Matsatsa, Georgetown (Mid-Distance/Distance)
- Samuel Ogazi, Alabama (Sprints)
- Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, South Florida (Sprints)
- Kendrick Smallwood, Texas (Sprints/Hurdles)
- Kostas Zaltos, Minnesota (Throws)
Upcoming Watch List Dates for 2025
For those tracking the Bowerman updates, the key dates for the 2025 watch lists have been outlined as follows:
| Update | Women’s Date | Men’s Date |
|---|---|---|
| Preseason | Wednesday, Jan. 8 | Thursday, Jan. 9 |
| 1 | Wednesday, Feb. 5 | Thursday, Feb. 6 |
| 2 | Wednesday, March 5 | Thursday, March 6 |
| 3 | Wednesday, March 26 | Thursday, March 27 |
| 4 | Wednesday, April 16 | Thursday, April 17 |
| 5 | Wednesday, May 7 | Thursday, May 8 |
| 6 | Wednesday, May 21 | Thursday, May 22 |
| 7 | Wednesday, June 4 | Thursday, June 5 |
| Semifinalists | Wednesday, June 25 | Thursday, June 26 |
| Finalists | Monday, June 30 | Tuesday, July 1 |
| Winners | Thursday, Dec. 18 | Thursday, Dec. 18 |
Note: Dates are subject to change.
Announcing the 2025 Winners
The winners of the 2025 Bowerman award will be celebrated on Thursday, December 18, during the USTFCCCA convention, set to take place at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
Reflection on Past Bowerman Winners
Recent recipients of this esteemed honor include:
- 2024: Leo Neugebauer
- 2024: Parker Valby
- 2023: Jaydon Hibbert
- 2023: Julien Alfred
- 2022: Trey Cunningham
- 2022: Abby Steiner
