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Finalists for the Class of 2026 Honda Sport Award for Swimming & Diving Announced
Finalists for the Class of 2026 Honda Sport Award for Swimming & Diving Announced

Teammates Lucy Bell and Tori Huske of Stanford University, Claire Curzan from the University of Virginia and Sophie Verzyl of the University of South Carolina have been announced as the four finalists for the Class of 2026 Honda Sport Award for swimming & diving, as revealed today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).

Collegiate Women Sports Awards to Celebrate 50th Anniversary throughout 2025-26 Athletics Season, Culminating in Historic Gathering in New York City in July 2026
Collegiate Women Sports Awards to Celebrate 50th Anniversary throughout 2025-26 Athletics Season, Culminating in Historic Gathering in New York City in July 2026

The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA), presented by Honda, is proud to announce the launch of its yearlong, nationwide 50th Anniversary celebration which will culminate with a live national broadcast of the 2026 Collegiate Women Sports Awards presented by Honda on Monday, July 27, 2026, from the CBS Studios in New York City on CBS Sports Network.

2025 Honda Cup winner Gretchen Walsh, Virginia, Swimming and Monica Oliviero, Honda
Gretchen Walsh Earns Honda Cup; Named Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year

Gretchen Walsh (Nashville, Tenn.), a senior swimmer from the University of Virginia, today was named the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and honored with the prestigious Honda Cup during the 49th anniversary broadcast of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda. The celebration aired live from CBS Studios in New York City on CBS Sports Network. Honda served as the presenting sponsor, continuing its 39-year legacy of supporting the program.

12 Honda Sport Award Winners Vying for Honda Cup
12 Honda Sport Award Winners Vying for Honda Cup

– 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 30, at 7 pm ET, from the CBS Studios in New York City.

Past Honda Cup Winners Ogonna Nnamani and Megan Hodge Return for 49th Honda Cup Celebration
Past Honda Cup Winners Ogonna Nnamani and Megan Hodge Return for 49th Honda Cup Celebration

The prestigious Honda Cup winner will be announced live during the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Show presented by Honda on CBS Sports Network on Monday, June 30, at 7:00 pm ET, from the CBS Studios in New York City. The broadcast will honor the 12 Honda Sport Award winners, the DII and DIII Honda Athletes of the Year and the Class of 2025 Honda Inspiration Award winner.

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Sidney Barbier of the University of Denver Named Class of 2025 Honda Inspiration Award Winner

Sidney Barbier, a senior on the University of Denver Nordic ski team, has been named the recipient of the Class of 2025 Honda Inspiration Award, as announced by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA), presented by Honda.

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Alexis Brown from Lenoir-Rhyne University Named the DII Honda Athlete of the Year

Alexis Brown, a track & field standout from Lenoir-Rhyne University, has been named the Division II Honda Athlete of the Year, as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.

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Olivia Foley from Juniata College Named the DIII Honda Athlete of the Year

Olivia Foley, a volleyball standout from Juniata College, has been named the Division III Honda Athlete of the Year, as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.

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Aaliyah Butler of Georgia Named Class of 2025 Honda Sport Award Winner for Track & Field

Aaliyah Butler, a junior sprinter from the University of Georgia, has been named the Honda Sport Award winner for Track & Field, as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).

Finalists for the Class of 2025 Honda Sport Award for Track & Field Announced
Finalists for the Class of 2025 Honda Sport Award for Track & Field Announced

Aaliyah Butler from the University of Georgia, Doris Lemngole of the University of Alabama, University of Washington’s Hana Moll and Savannah Sutherland of the University of Michigan have been announced as the four finalists for the Class of 2025 Honda Sport Award for Track & Field, as revealed today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).

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Chloe Humphrey of UNC Named Class of 2025 Honda Sport Award Winner for Lacrosse

Chloe Humphrey, a freshman from the University of North Carolina, has been named the Honda Sport Award winner for Lacrosse, as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).

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Maria José Marin of Arkansas Named Class of 2025 Honda Sport Award Winner for Golf

Maria José Marin, a sophomore from the University of Arkansas, has been named the Honda Sport Award winner for Golf, as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).

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Alison Takamiya from George Fox Repeats as the DIII Honda Athlete of the Year Award Finalist for Golf

Alison Takamiya, a graduate student from George Fox University, was named the DIII Honda Athlete of the Year finalist for Golf for the second season in a row as announced today by Executive Director Chris Voelz of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.

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Darja Vidmanova of Georgia Named Class of 2025 Honda Sport Award Winner for Tennis

Darja Vidmanova, a senior from the University of Georgia, has been named the Honda Sport Award winner for Tennis, as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).

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NiJaree Canady of Texas Tech Repeats as Honda Sport Award Winner for Softball

NiJaree Canady, a junior from Texas Tech University, has been named the Honda Sport Award winner for Softball, for the second season in a row as announced today by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA).