The Southeastern Conference has just named the most recent winners of the league’s Male and Female Athletes of the Year honors.

This year, the recipients hail from Alabama and Kentucky as DeVonta Smith has won SEC Male and Athlete of the Year and Madison Lilley has won SEC Female and Athlete of the Year.

“We are proud to honor DeVonta and Madison, who not only excelled in the SEC but were also recognized as the best in their sport across the country. They are the ultimate examples of what it means to be a student-athlete in the Southeastern Conference,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.

“DeVonta and Madison both were members of national championship teams and recipients of their sport’s national player of the year award. Each has competed at the highest level of collegiate athletics, benefitted from the world-class support provided by their universities and, through their hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence, have reached the pinnacle of collegiate athletic success. Congratulations to DeVonta and Madison and thank you for being part of the SEC!”

Smith won the Heisman Trophy last season on his way to helping Alabama win its latest national championship.

Lilley also played a huge role in a national championship as Kentucky’s volleyball team won its first NCAA volleyball national championship last season. Lilley was also named 2020 SEC Player of the Year award, American Volleyball Coaches’ Association National Player of the Year award, was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament and won the Honda Award for the sport of volleyball.