RENO, Nev. – Longtime Wolf Pack supporters Jerry and Roxie Enneking have been named the 2022 recipient of the University of Nevada's prestigious Jake Lawlor Award.
The award is named after the legendary Wolf Pack coach and athletics director Jake Lawlor and is given annually to individuals who have consistently demonstrated unwavering support of Wolf Pack Athletics. The award was presented to the couple at the 53rd annual Governor's Dinner last night at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.
The Ennekings made their first gift to Nevada Athletics in 2000 and have achieved 22 years of consecutive giving to the Wolf Pack. Their gifts have supported every aspect of athletics, including capital projects like the Ramon Sessions Basketball Performance Center and scholarships for student-athletes.
They also give frequently to sport-specific clubs like the Blitz, Starting Five and Center Court and are proud supporters of Wolf Pack Women's Athletics. The Ennekings attend home events for nearly every sport and hold season tickets for many sports, including men's and women's basketball, volleyball, football, and baseball.
The couple has also supported cheer and the Pride of the Sierra Marching Band as well as colleges and capital projects on campus including the E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center and the William N. Pennington Engineering Building.
Since 1980, the University of Nevada has issued its highest honor, the Jake Lawlor Award, every year at the Governor's Dinner. This year's dinner featured Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo, the first female speaker in the 53-year history of the event, as part of the University of Nevada's on-going celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Wolf Pack Women's Athletics.
Jake Lawlor Award Recipients
2022 Jerry & Roxie Enneking
2021 Jerry Smith & the Nell J. Redfield Foundation
2019 John Morrey
2018 Don Weir
2017 Donald L. Jensen
2016 The Dolan Family
2015 Chris & Kim Aramini
2014 Craig Karrasch & Mark Knobel
2013 Chris Ault
2012 E.L. Cord Foundation
2011 Dixie May
2010 Drs. Harry & Rita Huneycutt
2009 John Ascuaga
2008 Roger Primm
2007 Jack & Rick Reviglio
2006 Roger Trounday
2005 Joe Crowley
2004 Roger Bergmann
2003 Bob Armstrong
2002 Harvey Whittemore
2001 Robert A. Cashell
2000 Gary Carano
1999 Bill Raggio
1998 Christina Hixson
1997 Bill Parish
1996 George Basta
1995 Brain Whalen
1994 John Legarza
1993 Ernie Martinelli
1992 Bob Smeath
1991 Holmes Hendricksen
1990 Don Carano
1989 Jack Spencer & Jack Cook
1988 Tom Reviglio
1987 Dr. Joe Libke
1986 Dick Trachok
1985 Bill "Wildcat" Morris
1984 Dr. Gerald Dales
1983 Bob McDonald
1982 Jimmy Olivas
1981 Ty Cobb
1980 Dale Whiddett
