Butler's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) voted on the most spectacular student-athletes, teams and moments from the 2016-17 academic year.
 
Adopted in 1989, the mission of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete well-being, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
 
Awards are for students, voted by students.

The Butler Way Award
The Butler Way demands commitment, denies selfishness and accepts reality, yet seeks constant improvement while promoting the good of the team above self.
Male – Sean Horan, Sr. Football
Female – Sydney Buck, Jr. Basketball

The Unsung Hero Award
The Unsung Hero award will be given to a male and female athlete who goes above and beyond the expectations of their teammates and coaching staff. The athlete chosen is someone who puts in the extra effort day in and day out without expecting praise or recognition. An Unsung Hero demonstrates leadership qualities while putting the team above themselves.
Male – Gehrig Parker, Jr. Baseball
Female – Madison Bieganski, Jr. Track and Field

Sports Moment of the Year
The Butler Sports Moment of the Year will be awarded to a team that reaches a defining point in their season that best represents the Butler student athlete's commitment to excellence.
Winner – Men's Basketball for beating Villanova twice during the regular season.

Team of the Year
The Team of the Year award will be given to the team with the most success throughout their season. Records, significant wins, regular season standings, tournament championships, and NCAA tournament success will all be criteria for judging.
Winner – Men's Soccer
 

ALL-Butler Team Award Winners
Teams	All-Butler Award
Baseball	Tyler Houston
Basketball (M)	Kamar Baldwin
Basketball (W)	Tori Schickel
Cross Country	Erik Peterson
Football	Pace Temple
Golf (M)	Patrick Allgeier
Golf (W)	Lauren Tibbets
Tennis (M)	Mikheil Khmiadashvili
Tennis (W)	Bailey Padgett
Soccer (M)	Jared Timmer
Soccer (W)	Serina Kashimoto
Track & Field	Erik Peterson
Swimming	Audrey Gosnell
Lacrosse	Haley Hallenbeck
Volleyball	Anna Logan
Softball	Brandyce Sallee