Named after Duane Swanson Sr., this award is bestowed upon individuals associated with FGCU Athletics who display perseverance, dedication, and determination when confronted with a life-altering event, while serving as a role model and inspiration to others. Swanson was one of the pioneers of FGCU’s ascent into the Division I ranks. The potential honoree can be a current student-athlete, staff member, or someone closely connected to the FGCU athletic program that personifies what the award should represent.

     

Duane Swanson Sr. Inspirational Award
Year	Recipient	Sport
2024	Riley Oakes	Softball
	Nadav Ohayon	Men's Soccer
2023	All Student Athletes	Hurricane Ian Relief
2022	Snowy Burnam	Volleyball/Beach Volleyball
2021	Maggie Hohne	Academic Services
	Mason Studstill	Baseball
2020	Not Given
2019	Kelsy Holbert	Women's Golf
2018	Taylor Gradinjan	Women's Basketball
	Natalie Lopez	Softball
2017	Nick Rivera	Baseball
2016	Dr. Wilson Bradshaw Jo Anna Bradshaw	Former University President & Wife
2015	Chelsea Guoynes	Women's Golf
2014	Argeo Cruz	Men's Cross Country
2013	Joyce Iamstrong	Women's Basketball
	Neal Studd	Swimming & Diving
2012	Courtney Chihil	Women's Basketball
2011	Adam Glick Duane Swanson Sr.	Men's Soccer Benefactor
2010	Amber McCall	Women's Soccer