In recognition of athletes who exemplify leadership, athleticism, academics and citizenship. These awards are named after people who made a significant contribution to that sport here at Peninsula: Art Feiro (basketball) former AD and founder of the NWAC and Wally Sigmar (soccer) former college president and NWAC Hall of Fame member.

2024-25 Pirate Gold Award*

 This award is awarded to an athlete who exemplifies the following:

• Inspiration – This athlete believes in the program, their teammates and their coaches and is inspirational to others in their approach to the game.
• Dedication – This athlete works very hard in the arena of athletics and also extends that work ethic into other arenas, such as the classroom or their employment.
• Accomplishment – This athlete uses their inspiration and dedication to be the best athlete they can be.
• Ambassador – This athlete exemplifies the character we covet here at Peninsula College and represents the institution as an ambassador in the community and for the recruitment efforts of incoming freshmen.
• * this award is inspired by the former Annie McMullen Award

Past Winners

2023-24:
Feiro – Shania Moananu, Wyatt Dunning
Sigmar – Hannah Wagner, Matthew Enriquez
Pirate Gold - Blake Plummer, Alfie Tucker, Lupe'lani Vaaia, Javon Ervin

2022-23:
Feiro – Ituau Tuisaula, Mikey Medlock, Jr
Sigmar – Chiaki Takase, Tim Deser
Pirate Gold - Emilia Long, Caneel Corpuz, Maurin Frehner, Roosevelt Williams, Jr

2021-22:
Feiro – Hope Glasser, Isaiah Sampson
Sigmar – Kascia Muscutt, Jeong Hyun Kang
McMullen – Chiaki Takase, Ituau Tuisaula
Pirate Athletics Inspirational Award - Nicolas Hernandez, Gary Johnson

2020-21:
Feiro – Amari Brown, Keith Seldon
Sigmar – Grace Johnson, Jeong Hyun Kang
McMullen – Alysia Alvarado, Hope Glasser

2019-20:
Feiro – Cassandra White, Nate Despain
Sigmar – Sam Oliveira, Mason Haubrich
McMullen – Hana Scott, Quinlyn Ontiveros

2018-19:
Feiro – Casandra White, Nyair Cleveland
Sigmar – Halle Watson, Sterling Penniton-John
McMullen – Sam Oliveira, Sunshine Vicente

2017-18:
Feiro – Jamellia Clark, Trent Warren
Sigmar – Kelly Kevershan, Jose Serna
McMullen – Cindy Vasquez, Jocelyn Moore

2016-17:
Feiro – Alicia Dugan, Alex Baham
Sigmar – Bailie Zuber, Jose Soto
McMullen – Yamilei Rodriguez, Akari Hoshino

2015-16:
Feiro – Amanda Hutchins, Jeremiah Hobbs
Sigmar – Michele Whan, Manny Medina
McMullen – Sephora Yayouss, Myu Ban

2014-15:
Feiro – Miranda Schmillen, Ryley Callaghan
Sigmar – Kasie Lough, Micah Weller
McMullen – Cherish Moss, Karen Corral

2013-14:
Feiro – Alison Knowles, Geno Horsley
Sigmar – Briana Estrellado, Corbyn May
McMullen – Brooke Yoshimura, Madison Pilster

2012-13:
Feiro – Karli Brakes, TreShawn King-Dunbar
Sigmar – Aubrey Briscoe, Mark Cottrell
McMullen – Misty Kaiwi, Olivia Henderson

2011-12:
Feiro – Abigail Jones, Corey Clement
Sigmar – Kimmy Jones, Yan Gioseffi
McMullen – Aubrey Briscoe, Taylor Larson

2010-11:
Feiro – Danika Goodwin, Jeremiah Johnson
Sigmar – Jessica Farrell, Miguel Gonzalez

2009-10:
Feiro – Dena Houser, Bryce Jacobson
Sigmar – Brent Ricigliano
Lunt – Colleen Murphy-Carey

2008-09:
Feiro – Samantha Flett, Dion Serras
Sigmar – Hugo Vasquez
Lunt – Marquita Espinoza

2007-08:
Feiro – Brianna Allen, Ethan Wilford
Sigmar – Ryan O’Neil
Lunt – Kayla Ralston

2006-07:
Feiro – Jennifer McCullah, Divaldo Mbunga
Sigmar – Louis Manka
Lunt – Jessica Rosencrants

2005-06:
Feiro – Tasha McKoy, Vladimir Paraik
Sigmar – Louis Manka
Lunt – Reina Boersma, Sarah Bussell

2004-05:
Feiro – Alison Crumb, Brandon Lord
Sigmar – Shea Harwell
Lunt – Nicole Wood
Athlete of the Year – Suzanna Goplen-Dean, Brandon Lord

2003-04:
Feiro – Alison Crumb, Brandon Lord
Sigmar – Shea Harwell
Lunt – Cassandra Simpson
McMullen – Danielle Larson, Nicole Wood
Athlete of the Year – Annan Bowlby, Nicole Wood

2000-01:
Feiro – Jennifer Roberts, Olaf Arvidsson
Sigmar – Alfredo Almaraz
Lunt - Valerie Cathers
McMullen – Tiffany Jess, Jenni Perry

1999-00:
Feiro – Courtney Bridges/Stacey Woods, Kenny Lutz

1998-99:
Feiro – Tiffany Hoch, Kenny Lutz

1997-98:
Feiro – Shanna Buckingham, Brandon Veltri