FORT SMITH, Ark. - University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Athletics is proud to introduce the inaugural Lion Pride Awards, highlighting the successes of its student-athletes.

Four different awards will be given out for both male and female winners.

The awards are as follows: Athlete of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Student-Athlete of the Year.

Awards will be posted on UAFS Athletics social media and on uafortsmithlions.com.

The honorees were selected by the UAFS Athletics administrative staff.