More than three dozen University of Colorado student-athletes, including a record-tying 24 with perfect 4.00 grade-point averages last year, were honored for outstanding academic accomplishments Monday morning at the school's 24th annual Student-Athlete Academic Recognition Banquet.
More than 300 people attended the event, held in the new Touchdown Club room in the renovated Dal Ward Athletic Center.
The Clancy A. Herbst, Jr., Student-Athlete Achievement Award was presented to Gerrad Kough (football). The award is given to athletes who overcome personal, academic or emotional challenges difficulties to succeed both academically and athletically.
Four students were presented with the Scholar-Athlete Award.