The award is given annually to the female student-athlete who exemplifies the qualities of Paula Hodgdon, a former member of the faculty and athletic department staff, who was a pioneer in women's athletics. The recipient must have played at least three years on an intercollegiate athletic team, must have been a valuable member of that team, and is a woman who displays loyalty, dedication and commitment to the team, the sport and USM.  The award is selected by the Athletic Department coaches and staff.

 

(Former USM administrator and head coach Paula D. Hodgdon (right) along with past players and assistant coach). 

 

 

 

Past Paula D. Hodgdon Leadership Award Winners

1993-94            Melissa Emery, Field Hockey

1994-95            Rhonda Benner, Women’s Track/Cross Country

1995-96            Lori Towle, Women’s Basketball

1996-97            Mandy King, Women’s Basketball

1997-98            Heather Gilmour, Field Hockey

1998-99            Alison Drury, Field Hockey

1999-2000        Michelle Cloutier, Softball

2000-01            Rachel Drury, Soccer

2001-02            Tina West, Women’s Soccer and Softball

2002-03            Jessica Libby, Women's Basketball

2003-04            Deedra Boudreau, Field Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse

                        Meg Cressler, Women’s Basketball

2004-05            Kim Brewer, Women’s Track and Field

2005-06            Katie Frost, Women’s Basketball

                        Stacey LeBlanc, Women's Soccer

2006-07            Lindsey Welch, Women’s Basketball

2007-08            Shannon Kynoch, Women’s Basketball and Women’s Lacrosse

2008-09            Brandi Alton, Field Hockey

2009-10            Mary Vaughan, Women's Ice Hockey and Women's Lacrosse

2010-11            Sarah Deroche, Softball