NCAA Woman of the Year Award | |
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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 |
Country | United States |
Presented by | NCAA |
First awarded | 1991 |
Currently held by | Karenna Groff, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Website | Official website |
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