{"id":17890,"date":"2022-05-13T10:16:39","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T10:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/?page_id=17890"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:52:42","slug":"larkoftheyear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/larkoftheyear\/","title":{"rendered":"Lark of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>

2025 Lark of the Year<\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Ricardo Aponte – C – Indiana University of Pennsylvania<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>

2024 Lark of the Year<\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Kyle Hvidsten – C – Western Kentucky University<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>

2023 Lark of the Year<\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Benjamin Rosengard – SS – Rice University<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>

2022 Lark of the Year<\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Justin Goldstein – RHP – Middle Tennessee State<\/h4><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

About the program<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lark of the Year<\/h2>\n

Recognizing players who consistently make an impact on and off the field.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Lark of the Year award recognizes current Larks players who strive to create fun, friendly, and happy experiences on the field and in the community. Candidates for the Lark of the Year demonstrate a commitment to entertainment, fans and athletic excellence. The Lark of the Year must be a full time player. Players are selected based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Performer Personality<\/strong>\n
      \n
    • Player actively participates in on-field activities, community events, and appearances and embodies the Larks mission of using FUN to make a difference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Exemplary Character<\/strong>\n
        \n
      • Player showcases a high level of sportsmanship on and off the field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Athletic Excellence<\/strong>\n
          \n
        • Player performs consistently on the field, both in terms of results and 110% effort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
          <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
          <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

          What does the Lark of the Year receive?<\/h2>\n
            \n
          • A scholarship for up to $500 courtesy of the Larks Community FUNd<\/li>\n
          • Recognition at a Larks game<\/li>\n
          • The official Lark of the Year chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>