PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) athletics department's countdown continues with the inaugural award show, "The Harrys."

It was a great night to be a Hawk as the venue provided those in attendance with a big screen type atmosphere, similar to the Oscars. The Harrys showcased red carpet, good food and guest announcers. The show began with President Dr. Julliette B. Bell giving the welcome address.

The show displayed several awards, including the UMES Athletes of the Year: baseball's Stephen Bull (Millsboro, Del.) and bowling's Megan Buja (Rockford, Ill.).

UMES' 2014 Hawk of the Year was presented to former Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) Dr. Henry Brooks while golf's Kijontray McClay (San Diego, Calif.) and basketball's Shawnee Sweeney (Chester, Va.) were awarded the Jostens' Award for Sportsmanship.

UMES Scholar Athletes of the Year was given to Buja and basketball's Ishaq Pitt (Brooklyn, N.Y.) whereas the Hawk Appreciation Award went to longtime Hawk supporters, Neil and Tori Widdowson.

Notable team honors included the Quantum Leap Award (men's outdoor track & field) and Team of Scholars (baseball and bowling).

2013-14 UMES Top Moment Countdown Schedule

Moment #1: Friday, August 29

Moment #2: Thursday, August 28

Moment #3: "THE HARRYS" A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

Moment #4: BUJA EARNS THIRD STRAIGHT NCAA HONOR

Moment #5: PITT WINS ARTHUR ASHE AWARD

Moment #6: LADY HAWKS UPSETS SPARTANS AT MEAC TOURNEY

Moment #7: EVANS ACKNOWLEDGED AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Moment #8: SIMON'S RECORD-BREAKING SEASON

Moment #9: BULL & CAMPBELL EARN NATIONAL AWARDS

Moment #10: LONG'S GAME-WINNER OVER GEORGE MASON

Moment #11: ALVARADO & BUJA NAMED ALL-AMERICA

Moment #12: UMES CLAIMS FIFTH STRAIGHT MEAC GSR TITLE

Moment #13: VEVERKA SHATTERS PROGRAM RECORD

Moment #14: COLLINS & RENS ERAS BEGIN

Moment #15: SOFTBALL MAKES ESPN DEBUT

The 2013-14 UMES athletic season was a memorable one filled with incredible moments, championship performances and individual achievements on and off the playing field. To make way for the 2014-15 season, UMES athletics will count down 15 top moments from a year ago, based on subjective opinion by UMES administrative staff, coaches and student-athletes. The list not only recognizes academic commitment and winning, but also the spirit and pride infused into the campus. A new moment will be revealed each weekday, counting down to the start of competition for the year on Friday, August 29th.