Introduced in 2025, the Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award celebrates a male and female athlete at each conference school who embodies "Jackie's Nine" core values of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. Big Ten Announcement

FIGHTING ILLINI ATHLETICS AWARDS

» Dike Eddleman Athlete of the Year 
» Big Ten Medal of Honor 
» Freshman of the Year
» Newcomer of the Year
» Big Ten Jackie Robinson Award
» Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
» Spirit Award

Male Recipient Year Name Sport 2025 Kenenna Odeluga Football 2026 TJ Griffin Football

Female Recipient Year Name Sport 2025 Abby Lynch Soccer 2026 Tali Joelson Gymnastics