University hosts 2nd Annual Lead Like a Girl Luncheon
OMAHA, NEB. – College of Saint Mary Athletics is inviting several area high school students to campus on Wednesday, Feb. 5, for its 2nd Annual Lead Like a Girl Luncheon. Taking place on National Girls & Women in Sports Day, the event will recognize Omaha public and Catholic high school student-athletes who have been nominated in the areas of leadership, character and teamwork. Final winners for each of four awards will be chosen from this exceptional group of young women.
“This year's Lead Like A Girl luncheon will be a celebration of the values that have an impact within girls high school athletics,” says Peter Haze Haring, director of athletics at CSM. “We want to recognize the intangible positive qualities that define a high school student athlete in the city of Omaha with the overall purpose of heightening the importance of leadership and character in sports. Connecting with our area high schools is a significant component of our Lead Like A Girl community outreach.”
Area student-athletes received award nominations in January. During the luncheon, four winners will be chosen from the 32 nominees.
The awards are the Integrity Award, the Spark Award, the Trailblazer Award and the Coach of Character Award. Each nominee must exhibit the NAIA Champions of Character Five Core Values—integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership—both on her team and in her school community. Selection for the awards is not based on athletic performance; rather, it focuses on making a positive impact and demonstrating leadership and integrity.
This luncheon will tie hand in hand with the inaugural Lead Like a Girl awards program that CSM held in January. At this event 12 middle-school student-athletes were recognized for their outstanding character.
