Yellow Jacket of the Year

Eighteen student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the success of the American International College (AIC) Department of Athletics at the 2023-24 Athletics Awards Night held in the Butova Gymnasium on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The Yellow Jacket of the Year Award is presented to the male and female student-athlete who best exemplifies AIC in character, talent, and spirit. The award, presented by Head Golf Coach John Jackson, went to baseball's Jackson Haker and Paola Soto-Burgos of women's volleyball.

Haker was a First-Team All-Region selection in 2023 and is tracking to repeat as he is in the top seven in both batting average and on-base percentage in the NE10. Soto-Burgos led AIC to another NE10 and NCAA Tournament appearance and earned her second consecutive AVCA All-American honor. Both are members of the SAAC Executive Board, with Haker serving as Fundraising Coordinator.