Prairie Fire Honors & Awards

Arvid P. Zetterberg Award for Men and Women
Given to the student-athlete who, during his and her first year, exemplified the highest qualities of character, scholarship and interest in sports. The Zetterberg Award was started in 1946 by the parents of Arvid Zetterberg to honor their son who lost his life in World War II. Although Arvid Zetterberg did not attend Knox College, he was born in Galesburg where his family resided for a number of years.

2006 Winners — Kevin Malone (football and baseball - sophomore - Bushnell, Illinois/Bushnell Prairie City High School) and Jaclyn Anderson (volleyball and track & field - sophomore - Morton, Illinois/Morton High School)

K-Club Award for Men and Women
Conferred on the male and female student-athlete who, during their sophomore year, maintained an outstanding academic record, lettered in two sports and are selected by the Athletics Department staff as contributing most significantly to the athletics program. The K-Club Award was started in 1965 by the K-Club, which was comprised of those athletes were were awarded "K" letters during their Knox careers.

2006 Winners — Paul Bennett (football and baseball - junior - Edwards, Illinois/Brimfield High School) and Jenna Finley (basketball and softball - junior - Earlville, Illinois/Serena High School)

Moller Cup
Awarded to the female student-athlete who, during her junior year, achieved the highest scholastic average while earning letters in two sports. The Moller Cup Award was established in 1975 by the classmates of Glenn Moller. Mr. Moller lost his life in Vietnam in 1969.

2006 Winner — Rebekah Richardson (track & field - senior - Hanna City, Illinois/Elmwood High School)

Hunter Trophy
Awarded to the male student-athlete who, during his junior year, achieved the highest scholastic average while earning letters in two sports. The Hunter Trophy was established in 1920 in honor of Dr. George W. Hunter, who was a Professor of Biology at Knox from 1921-1926.

2006 Winner — Erik DeLapp (cross country and track & field - senior - Minneapolis, Minnesota/Southwest High School)