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Courtesy: Georgia Athletics
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of Georgia swimmer Sam Powe was named the 2025-26 Brad Davis Southeastern Conference Community Service Male Leader of the Year, as announced by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Tuesday morning.
Powe received the honor along the female recipient, Missouri track & field athlete Skylar Ciccolini, among a candidate pool including all 16 SEC institutions. The recipients were chosen by a committee of Faculty Athletics Representatives from each university. Both student-athletes will receive a $15,000 post-graduate scholarship from the league.
“Skylar and Sam are making a meaningful impact through their commitment to serving others in their communities,” Sankey said. “Their passion for a well-rounded college experience reflects the values demonstrated by student-athletes across the SEC. We congratulate Skylar and Sam, along with their families and universities, on this well-deserved recognition.”
“Sam has been a model student-athlete and an outstanding representative of Georgia Athletics throughout his college career,” J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks said. “His achievements in competition, in the classroom and in the community speak to his character and dedication. We are thrilled for Sam as he joins a long line of distinguished Bulldog alumni to earn this honor, and we look forward to celebrating him and his achievements in the days ahead.”
Powe is the eighth Georgia student-athlete to receive the accolade, named for former SEC Associate Commissioner Brad Davis who served on the SEC staff from 1988 until his death in 2006. With eight Bulldogs honored, Georgia is now tied with Alabama for the most Brad Davis honors of any SEC institution. Cross country/track & field Jessica Drop was the last Bulldog recognized in 2021, while the Georgia swimming and diving program previously produced a winner in Virginia Pate in 2004.
“We are immensely proud of Sam for this outstanding achievement,” Georgia Men’s Swimming & Diving Head Coach Neil Versfeld said. “Throughout his four years with our program, Sam has been a tremendous leader in the water, the classroom, and the community. He is the epitome of an all-around student-athlete and is well-deserving of this award.”
Powe graduated from Georgia last Friday with a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Terry College of Business following four seasons on the men’s swimming and diving team.
Community Service Highlights
2026 SEC Community Service Team Member Inductee of University of Georgia L.E.A.D. Leadership Education and Development Academy Oversaw team’s Swim Across America campaign, working with teammates to raise funds for cancer research Volunteered with Barrow Elementary Pen Pal Program, attending weekly meetings with local schoolchildren Organized team service opportunities at Athens Area Diaper Bank and Athens Habitat for Humanity ReStore Participated in multiple Special Olympics events in both Athens and Chattanooga Served for four years as counselor and lesson teacher at UGA Summer Swim CampsAcademic Honors
Three-time CSCAA Scholar All-America Team member (2023-25) College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team (2026) Four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll (2023-26) Named to J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Honor Roll in each semester with four placements on Dean’s ListAthletic Honors
Four-year letterwinner for Georgia Ranks top 10 in program history in 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard backstroke, and 800-yard freestyle relay Competed for Georgia at 2024 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships Competed at three SEC Championships, reaching two 200-yard backstroke championship finals and scoring in seven individual events Finished 20th in 200-meter backstroke at 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials and competed at 2023 and 2025 U.S. National ChampionshipsUniversity of Georgia Brad Davis SEC Community Service Leader of the Year Honorees
2000 – Brett Millican, Football 2003 – Brett Kirouac, Football 2004 – Virginia Pate, Women’s Swimming & Diving 2010 – John Egan, Men’s Track & Field 2011 – Bridget Lyons, Women’s Track & Field 2015 – Chris Conley, Football 2021 – Jessica Drop, Women’s Track & Field 2026 – Sam Powe, Men’s Swimming & DivingRead the full story on SwimSwam: Georgia’s Sam Powe Named Brad Davis SEC Male Community Service Leader of the Year
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