FLUSHING, N.Y.- The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) has released its postseason awards with Grace Valette of the Hunter College swim team earning the Rookie of the Year title and All-Conference honors in addition to six other Hawks.

Valette posted the fastest time in the conference in six events (100 freestyle, 200 free, 500 free, 1000 free, 1650 free, 100 backstroke) during the season. At the conference championship, Valette led the Hawks to their sixth straight title with wins in the 500 freestyle, 1650 freestyle and 100 backstroke.  During the season she set a conference record in the 100 freestyle (54.04).

Parvinabone Makhamadalieva was also named to the Sportsmanship team for her efforts both in the pool and off during the season.

Seven others earned All-Conference nods for their performances at the CUNYAC Championships in Lily Bradshaw, Cara Chang, Mia Chang, Hailey Madison Quiller and Lian Winter.

The Hawks continue their season on Feb. 13 at the MET Championships hosted by Rutgers.