Pat Summitt Award

The Pat Summitt Award, established in 2017, recognizes an individual within the NCAA membership who has demonstrated devotion to the development of college athletes and made a positive impact on their lives. Named after Pat Summitt, the legendary women's basketball head coach at Tennessee who amassed a record 1,098 wins and eight NCAA championships, this award honors her contributions to sports and her commitment to student-athlete success both on and off the court.

2025 NCAA Pat Summitt Award: Aliceann Wilber

For much of her early life, Aliceann Wilber desperately wanted the opportunity to play sports. Throughout her adolescence, organized sports were not available to girls and women. Then, as a young adult after college, she had an idea. The best way to play? Create a soccer team of her own.

Pat Summitt Award Recipients

Visit the NCAA Award Honoree Database for a complete list of past award winners.

Award Honoree Database

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