First NCAA Woman of the Year Award Recipient

The NCAA established the Woman of the Year award in 1991 to recognize student athletes who had also excelled in academics and service. In 1992 Catherine Byrne, UT swimmer (backstroke), received the award.

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  • Title First NCAA Woman of the Year Award Recipient
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  • Keywords First NCAA Woman of the Year Award Recipient
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date October 29, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018