NCAA Woman of the Year Award explained

NCAA Woman of the Year Award
Awarded For:	A senior female athlete who has distinguished herself throughout her collegiate career in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership
Presenter:	NCAA
Country:	United States
Holder:	Karenna Groff, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Website:	Official website

The NCAA Woman of the Year Award was created to honor senior female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate career in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership. Each year, nine finalists are selected from all candidates, three from each division, including Division I, Division II, and Division III. This selection has been given by the National Collegiate Athletic Association since 1991. These finalists represent the NCAA's vision of the finest of all female collegiate athletes.

Recipients

• 1991 – Mary Beth Riley, Canisius College^{[1] [2]}
• 1992 – Catherine Byrne, University of Tennessee^{[3] [4]}
• 1993 – Nnenna Lynch, Villanova University^{[5] [6]}
• 1994 – Tanya Jones, University of Arizona^{[7] [8]}
• 1995 – Rebecca Lobo, University of Connecticut^{[9] [10]}
• 1996 – Billie Winsett-Fletcher, University of Nebraska^{[11] [12]}
• 1997 – Lisa Coole, University of Georgia^{[13] [14]}
• 1998 – Peggy Boutilier, University of Virginia^{[15] [16]}
• 1999 – Jamila Demby, University of California, Davis^{[17] [18]}
• 2000 – Kristy Kowal, University of Georgia^{[19] [20]}
• 2001 – Kimberly A. Black, University of Georgia^{[21] [22]}
• 2002 – Tanisha Silas, University of California, Davis^{[23] [24]}
• 2003 – Ashley Jo Rowatt Karpinos, Kenyon College^{[25] [26]}
• 2004 – Kelly Albin, University of California, Davis^{[17] [27]}
• 2005 – Lauryn McCalley, University of Tennessee^{[28] [29]}
• 2006 – Annie Bersagel, Wake Forest University^{[30] [31]}
• 2007 – Whitney Myers, University of Arizona^{[32] [33]}
• 2008 – Nicky Anosike, University of Tennessee^{[34] [35]}
• 2009 – Lacey Nymeyer, University of Arizona^{[36] [37]}
• 2010 – Justine Schluntz, University of Arizona^{[38] [39]}
• 2011 – Laura Barito, Stevens Institute of Technology^{[40] [41]}
• 2012 – Elizabeth Phillips, Washington University in St. Louis^{[42] [43]}
• 2013 – Ifeatu Okafor, Texas Tech University^{[44] [45]}
• 2014 – Elizabeth Tucker, University of Notre Dame^{[46] [47]}
• 2015 – Kristin Day, Clarion University of Pennsylvania^{[48] [49]}
• 2016 – Margaret Guo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology^{[50] [51]}
• 2017 – Lizzy Crist, Washington University in St. Louis^{[52] [53]}
• 2018 – Keturah Orji, University of Georgia^{[54] [55]}
• 2019 – Angela Mercurio, University of Nebraska^{[56] [57]}
• 2020 – Asia Seidt, University of Kentucky^[58]
• 2021 – Kendall Cornick, Augustana University^[59]
• 2022 – Karenna Groff, Massachusetts Institute of Technology^[60]
• 2023 – Logan Eggleston, University of Texas^[61]

2018 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • Ade Ayoola, University of Chicago Trissy Fairweather, Claflin University
• Delaney Hiegert, Newman University
• Kayla Leland, Whitworth University
  • Kami Norton, Angelo State University Keturah Orji, University of Georgia
    • Sidney Peters., University of Minnesota Vanessa Shippy, Oklahoma State University Amelia Wilhelm, Bates College

2017 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • Sabrina Anderson, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Serena Barr, Liberty University
  • Jenny Carmichael, University of Oklahoma Eliana Crawford, Kenyon College
  • Lizzy Crist, Washington University in St. Louis Karina Martinez, Texas A&M University
    • Christina Melian, Stony Brook University Natalie O'Keefe, Southwest Baptist University Jayme Perez, East Texas Baptist University

2016 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • Margaret Guo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Christina Hillman, Iowa State University
• Bri Leeper, West Texas A&M University
• Maurissa Lester, Limestone College
  • Kara McCormack, University of Miami Elayna Siebert, Carson-Newman University
    • Haley Townsend, Kenyon College Cameasha Turner, University of Texas Ami Viti, Misericordia University

2015 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • Supriya Davis, Swarthmore College Kristin Day, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
• Margo Geer, University of Arizona
• Kelsey Graham, Wheaton College
  • Margaret MacPhail, DePauw University Colleen Quigley, Florida State University
    • Zoe Scandalis, University of Southern California Taylor Skala, Rockhurst University Rebecka Surtevall, Arkansas Tech University

2014 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • Alexa Baltes, Illinois Wesleyan University Marisa Bast, Northwestern University
• Krista Bellefeuille, University of Northwestern – St. Paul
• Ellen Chambers, Lynn University
  • Alyssa Hasslen, University of Arizona Megan Light, Emory University
    • Jackie Sileo, Long Island University Elizabeth Tucker, University of Notre Dame Bailey Vrazel, Texas Woman's University

2013 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • Elena Crosley, Bowdoin College Elizabeth Duffy, Concordia University, St. Paul
• Kaaren Hatlen, Pacific Lutheran University
• Kelly Majam, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
  • Alexandra Maseko, Seton Hall University Ifeatu Okafor, Texas Tech University
    • Kayla Shull, Clarion University of Pennsylvania Bridgett Soares, Long Island University Lya Swaner, East Texas Baptist University

2012 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • Hillary Bach, Arizona State University Grace Collins, Barry University
• Kate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne University
• Kelsey Kittleson, Luther College
  • Sarah Jane Otey, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Brooke Pancake, University of Alabama
    • Alexi Pappas, Dartmouth College Elizabeth Phillips, Washington University in St. Louis Verena Preikschas, California State University

2011 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • Laura Barito, Stevens Institute of Technology Danielle Blair, University of Alabama
• Michaela Calnan, Bowdoin College
• Annie Chandler, University of Arizona
  • Hewenfei Elwen Li, Brigham Young University Hayley Emerick, Trinity University
    • Victoria Hansen, West Liberty University Grace Johnson, University of Georgia Kelsey Ward, Drury University

2010 Woman of the Year Top-9 Finalists

• • • • • Hannah Baker, Wartburg College Lisa Koll, Iowa State University Melissa Mackley, Gustavus Adolphus College Lyndsay McBride, University of Indianapolis Brittany Rogers, University of Alabama
    • Justine Schluntz, University of Arizona Mary Slinger, Concordia University Natalja Stanski, Grand Valley State University
• Ruth Westby, Emory University

See also

• List of sports awards honoring women
• NCAA Sportsmanship Award (student-athletes who have demonstrated one or more of the ideals of sportsmanship)
• Today's Top 10 Award (NCAA) (outstanding senior student-athletes)
• Walter Byers Scholarship (NCAA) (top male and female scholar-athletes)
• Silver Anniversary Awards (NCAA) (former student-athletes)
• Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
• Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award^[62]
• Best Male College Athlete ESPY Award^[62]
• Athlete of the Year

External links

• Official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: CANISIUS' RILEY IS NAMED NCAA WOMAN OF THE YEAR. Call. RICKI STEIN, The Morning. mcall.com. 3 November 1991 . en-US. 2020-03-14.
2. Web site: 1991 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-06-25. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
3. Web site: NCAA LAUDS TENNESSEE SWIMMER. Deardorff. Julie. chicagotribune.com. 17 November 1992 . en-US. 2020-03-14.
4. Web site: 1992 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-06-25. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
5. Web site: Track & Field Great Nnenna Lynch Presented With Silver Anniversary Award at NCAA Honors Celebration in Indianapolis on Wednesday night. Villanova University Athletics. 17 January 2018 . en. 2020-03-14.
6. Web site: 1993 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-06-30. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
7. News: Asher. Mark. MARYLAND NATIVE NAMED NCAA WOMAN OF THE YEAR. 1994-11-15. Washington Post. 2020-03-14. en-US. 0190-8286.
8. Web site: 1994 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-06-30. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
9. Web site: Rebecca Lobo to Receive 2020 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. 2019-12-17. High Post Hoops. en-US. 2020-03-14.
10. Web site: 1995 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-14. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
11. Web site: Nebraska Volleyball Star Named NCAA Woman of the Year. AP NEWS. 2020-03-14.
12. Web site: 1996 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-14. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
13. Web site: Coole Named NCAA Woman of Year. 1997-10-21. Swimming World News. en-US. 2020-03-14.
14. Web site: 1997 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-15. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
15. Web site: Peggy Boutilier Named NCAA Top VIII Award Winner. University of Virginia Athletics. en. 2020-03-14.
16. Web site: 1998 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-15. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
17. Web site: Albin earns top NCAA honors. 2004-11-05. UC Davis. EN. 2020-03-14.
18. Web site: 1999 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-16. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
19. Web site: Kristy Kowal - Swim Across America. www.swimacrossamerica.org. 2020-03-14.
20. Web site: 2000 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-16. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
21. Web site: Kim Black Named NCAA Woman of the Year for the State of Georgia. 2001-08-28. Swimming World News. en-US. 2020-03-14.
22. Web site: 2001 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-20. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
23. Web site: Silas becomes second Aggie to garner Woman of Year nod. 2002-11-08. UC Davis. EN. 2020-03-14.
24. Web site: 2002 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-21. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
25. Web site: Kenyon Swimmer, Ashley Jo Rowatt, Named "NCAA Woman of the Year". 2003-11-03. Swimming World News. en-US. 2020-03-14.
26. Web site: 2003 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-07-22. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
27. Web site: 2004 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-08-03. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
28. Web site: DIVER LAURYN McCALLEY NAMED 2005 NCAA WOMAN OF THE YEAR. University of Tennessee Athletics. en. 2020-03-14.
29. Web site: 2005 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-08-03. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
30. Web site: Team USA Minnesota's Annie Bersagel Named 2006 NCAA Woman of the Year. 2006-10-30. Runner's World. en-US. 2020-03-14.
31. Web site: 2006 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-08-04. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
32. Web site: Whitney Myers Named NCAA Woman of the Year. Cruz. Johnny. 2007-10-27. UANews. en. 2020-03-14.
33. Web site: 2007 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-08-05. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
34. Web site: Anosike is NCAA's Woman of the Year. Star Tribune. 2020-03-14.
35. Web site: 2008 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-08-14. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
36. Web site: Lacey Nymeyer Named NCAA Woman of the Year. 2009-10-19. Swimming World News. en-US. 2020-03-14.
37. Web site: 2010 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-08-17. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
38. Web site: Justine Schluntz Named NCAA Woman of the Year. Grimsley. Blake. Athletics. Arizona. 2010-10-18. UANews. en. 2020-03-14.
39. Web site: 2010 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-08-17. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
40. Web site: Laura Barito Named NCAA Woman of the Year. 2011-10-17. Stevens Institute of Technology. en. 2020-03-14.
41. Web site: 2011 NCAA Woman of the Year. jjackson. 2015-08-18. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
42. Web site: WUSTL alumna named 2012 NCAA Woman of the Year The Source Washington University in St. Louis. 2012-10-15. The Source. en-US. 2020-03-14.
43. Web site: Elizabeth Phillips named 2012 Woman of the Year. aassimon. 2012-10-15. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
44. Web site: Ifeatu Okafor – NCAA Woman of the Year – Women's Sports & Entertainment Network. en-US. 2020-03-14.
45. Web site: Ifeatu Okafor named 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year. aassimon. 2013-10-21. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
46. Web site: Elizabeth Tucker from University of Notre Dame Named 2014 NCAA Woman of the Year. 2014-10-19. Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. en-US. 2020-03-14.
47. Web site: Elizabeth Tucker named 2014 NCAA Woman of the Year. 2014-10-20. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
48. Web site: Diver Kristin Day Named NCAA Woman of the Year. 2015-10-19. Swimming World News. en-US. 2020-03-14.
49. Web site: Kristin Day named 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year. 2015-10-19. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
50. Web site: Margaret Guo named 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year. NCAA.org. 2016-10-17. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2019-01-01.
51. Web site: Margaret Guo '16 named NCAA Woman of the Year. MIT News. 19 October 2016 . 2020-03-14.
52. Web site: St. Bartholomew alumna wins NCAA Woman of the Year. 2017-11-03. TheCatholicSpirit.com. en-US. 2020-03-14.
53. Web site: Lizzy Crist named 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year. 2017-10-23. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
54. Web site: Keturah Orji is the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year. NCAA.org. 2018-10-29. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2019-01-01.
55. Web site: Keturah Orji named 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year. 2018-11-01. UGA Today. en-US. 2020-03-14.
56. Web site: Angela Mercurio named the 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year. 2019-10-21. NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. en. 2020-03-14.
57. Web site: Nebraska grad Angela Mercurio named 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year. Codo. Thomas. The Daily Nebraskan. 20 October 2019 . en. 2020-03-14.
58. Web site: Asia Seidt is the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year . National Collegiate Athletic Association . March 6, 2022 . November 16, 2020.
59. Web site: Kendall Cornick named 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year . National Collegiate Athletic Association . March 6, 2022 . November 9, 2021.
60. Web site: MIT's Karenna Groff named NCAA Woman of the Year . National Collegiate Athletic Association . December 29, 2023 . January 12, 2023.
61. Web site: Logan Eggleston named 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year . National Collegiate Athletic Association . August 10, 2024 . January 11, 2024.
62. The Best Female and Best Male College Basketball and Best College Football Player ESPY Awards — awarded from 1993 to 2001 — were absorbed in 2002 by the Best Female and Best Male College Athlete ESPY Awards.