Diego Pavia was honored as the Male Amateur Athlete of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, while Candice Lee received the Tennessean of the Year award. Additionally, Vanderbilt's women's basketball team was named the Female Amateur Team of the Year.
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Diego Pavia, Candice Lee among Vanderbilt honorees by Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia was named the Male Amateur Athlete of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, while athletic director Candice Lee was named Tennessean of the Year and the women's basketball team was named the Female Amateur Team of the Year, the program announced in a release May 13.
Lee is the first athletic administrator at Vanderbilt to receive the award, which according to the hall of fame's website, āhonors an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to our society through sports or other methods, demonstrating strong character and high profile leadership.ā
Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Diego Pavia is a Vanderbilt athlete who was named the Male Amateur Athlete of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
Candice Lee was honored as the Tennessean of the Year, becoming the first athletic administrator at Vanderbilt to receive this award.
Vanderbilt's women's basketball team was named the Female Amateur Team of the Year.
The award honors individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to society through sports or other methods, demonstrating strong character and leadership.

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward watches football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia gets into passing position during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers gets in position for a drill during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia watches his teammates during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt wide receiver Trent Hudson warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, right, speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers chats with quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward watches football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia gets into passing position during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers gets in position for a drill during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia watches his teammates during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt wide receiver Trent Hudson warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, right, speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers chats with quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.
Pavia, the Heisman runner-up, was also named SEC Offensive Player of the Year and helped lead the Commodores to their first 10-win season in program history. He recently signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
The women's basketball team made it to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2009 behind SEC Player of the Year Mikayla Blakes and SEC Freshman of the Year Aubrey Galvan.
The winners will be honored at a ceremony July 11 in Nashville.
Aria Gerson coversĀ VanderbiltĀ athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her atĀ agerson@gannett.comĀ or on XĀ @aria_gerson.
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