The 12 Honda Sport Award winners are finalists for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the prestigious Honda Cup which will be announced live during the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Show presented by Honda on CBS Sports Network on Monday, June 24, at 7 pm ET, from the CBS Studios in New York City.
The Honda Sports Award is presented annually by the CWSA to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports and signifies “the best of the best in collegiate athletics”. The 12 honorees were chosen by a vote of administrators from over 1,000 NCAA member schools and will compete for the Top Three and the Honda Cup.
The two-day event, previously held in Los Angeles for the past 12 years, is making its debut in New York City this year.
In addition to the Honda Cup and the Top Three being unveiled, the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Show presented by Honda will also recognize the Class of 2024 Honda Inspiration Award winner, Aaliyah Gayles (Basketball, USC); the DII Honda Athlete of the Year, Denisha Cartwright (Track & Field, Minnesota State) and DIII Honda Athlete of the Year, Tristen Maddox (Softball, East Texas Baptist University).
The CWSA Sports Awards Presented by Honda broadcast will re-air on CBS Sports on June 24 (11:30 PM), June 25 (12:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 4:30 AM) and June 30 (6:30 AM, 10:30 AM). All times Eastern.
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The 12 Honda Sports Award winners in alphabetical order are:
Haleigh Bryant - Gymnastics, LSU, Senior, Cornelius, N.C
NiJaree Canady - Softball, Stanford University, Sophomore, Pitcher/Utility, Topeka, Kansas
Caitlin Clark - Basketball, Senior, Guard, University of Iowa, West Des Moines, Iowa
Joe Echegini - Soccer, Florida State University, Senior, Forward, London, England
Ryleigh Heck – Field Hockey, University of North Carolina, Forward, Sophomore, Ocean City, N.J.
Ingrid Lindblad - Golf, Graduate Student, Louisiana State University, Halmstad, Sweden
Izzy Scane - Lacrosse, Northwestern University, Graduate Student, Attack, Clarkston, Mich.
Madisen Skinner - Volleyball, University of Texas, Junior, Outside Hitter, Katy, Texas
Mary Stoiana - Tennis, Junior, Texas A&M University, Southbury, Conn.
Parker Valby – Cross Country and Track & Field, University of Florida, R-Junior, Tampa, Fla.
Gretchen Walsh – Swimming & Diving, University of Virginia, Junior, Nashville, Tenn.
The CWSA, entering its 48th year, has honored the nation’s top NCAA women athletes for their superior athletic skills, leadership, academic excellence and eagerness to participate in community service. Since commencing its partnership in 1986, Honda has provided more than $3.4 million in institutional grants to the universities of the award winners and nominees to support women’s athletics programs.
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