Pat Aikman Award
High School: Dana Indiana HS 1953
Born to Herbert and Charlotte Aikman, Pat grew up in Dana, IN, and graduated class valedictorian of Dana High School in 1953. He enrolled at DePauw University where his interests in journalism and sports information flourished and became lifelong pursuits. He became Director of the News Bureau and Sports Information at DePauw University.
After DePauw, Pat joined the Indianapolis Star as Director of the Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Basketball series.
Following the Star, Pat worked for the IBCA (Indiana Basketball Coaches Association), which honored him by creating a scholarship in his name, the Pat Aikman Character and Leadership award. The award is given to students who excel on and off the basketball court and who plan to pursue careers in journalism and sports management.
2026
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS
Student, School, Coach, Role
Grace Behny, Knightstown, Dusty Magee, girls’ player
Jack Guerre, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), boys’ player
2025
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS
Student, School, Coach, Role
Meah Dalrymple, North Daviess, Joey Riggins, girls’ player
Clara Hawk, Eastern Greene, Jeremy Clark, girls’ player
Dylan Springer, Northridge, Scott Radeker, boys’ player
2024
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS (2)
Student, School, Coach, Role
Hannah Dart, Madison, Adam Dennis, girls’ player
Jayden Terry, Cowan, Aaron Groves, boys’ player
2023
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS (2)
Student, School, Coach, Role
Caleb Elliott, Delta (Mark Detweiler), boys player
Paige Laffoon, Seeger (Chad Wetz), girls player
2022
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS (3)
Student, School, Coach, Role
Carson Brindle, Gibson Southern, Mark Rohrer, boys’ player
Jolie Groves, Triton, Kennedy Krull, girls’ player
Jordan Zody, Shenandoah, David McCollough, boys’ player
2021
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS (3)
Student, School, Coach, Role
Reece Denning, Lawrenceburg, Brad Cutter, player
Tyson Johhson, Lewis Cass, Kyle Johnson, player
Kaden McCollough, Shenandoah, David McCollough, player
2020
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS (1)
Student, School, Coach, Role
Colton Monday, Shenandoah, David McCollough, player
2019
| Aikman | FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | SCHOOL | COACH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| girl player | Casey | Schroeder | Wawasee | Matt Carpenter |
| boy player | Ashton | Minton | Paoli | Dusty Cole |
2018
| Name | School | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Gandhi | Guerin Catholic Manager | Pete Smith |
| Will Line | Goshen Player | Michael Wohlford |
| Rileigh Johnson | Huntington North Player | Heidi Lawson |
| Carly Miller | Delta Player | Andy Lewman |
2017
| Name | School | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Thompson | Eastside | Ryan Abbott |
| Olivia Collins | Lewis Cass | Mike Collins |
2016
| Name | School | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Combs | Bloomfield | Matt Britton |
| Jalon Graber | Barr-Reeve | Bryon Hughes |
| Kate Ulmer | LaPorte | Rob Walker |
| Allison White | Greencastle | Brad Key |
2015
| Name | School | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Seth Payton | Northview | Clint Weddle |
| Mark Sronce | Lanesville | Mikel Miller |
2014
| Name | School | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Tanner Davis | Wapahani | Matt Luce |
| Caleb Gabler | Mishawaka | Ryan Watson |
| Daisy Heath | Hebron | John Steinhilber |
| Skyler Overleese | Eastern Hancock | Jeremy Powers |
2013
| Name | School | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Jennings | Logansport | Jerry Hoover |
| Max McAuley | Noblesville | David McCollough |
| Courtney Perkins | Mitchell | Matt Sowders |
| Noah Reed | Huntington North | Rob Irwin |
2012
| Name | School | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Bower | Bloomington South | J.R. Holmes |
| Taylor Degenkolb | Tipton | Nick Comer |
| Josh Gill | Goshen | Brian Bechtel |
| Ashley Klass | Evansville North | Annette Combs |
2011
| Name | School | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradburn | Huntington North | Joe Bradburn |
| Rachelle Kessie | Whitko | Rob Bell |
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2026