(Sioux City) Former Atlantic standout Catherine Leonard was named Briar Cliff’s annual Female Champion of Character Award winner on Wednesday evening in a virtual awards ceremony.
The Champion of Character award is presented to a male and female student-athlete that exemplifies the five core values of the NAIA, and Catherine Leonard is this year’s recipient.
Leonard is a senior member of the women’s volleyball team. Coach Lindsey Weatherford nominated her for her leadership on and off the field.
“Cat is a strong leader on and off the volleyball court and displays the five core values of the NAIA in all her activities of daily living,” said Weatherford. “Cat joined the volleyball team after being a member of the basketball team for a few years. She fit in right away due to her respect for her teammates and sportsmanship. She took responsibility for mentoring our incoming group of athletes with integrity. Her servant-leadership is unparalleled as a nurse, teammate, sister, daughter, and friend to all. Cat is truly deserving of this honor.”
The Marian Pesky Champion of Character Awards is named for longtime Charger coach and administrator Marian Pesky, who currently serves as the Cliff’s Champions of Character Director.
