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Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award

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Deadline

March 6, 2027

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Overview

Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award

Award Type: Recognition award presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey

Geographic Scope: NCAA Division I women's ice hockey programs across the United States

Focus Areas:

  • Outstanding individual and team skills

  • Sportsmanship

  • Performance in clutch situations

  • Personal character

  • Competitiveness

  • Love of hockey

  • Academic achievement

  • Civic involvement

    • Eligibility:

  • NCAA Division I women's ice hockey players

  • Nominated by NCAA Division I women's ice hockey coaches

  • Players nominated by two or more coaches are placed on official ballot

    • Selection Process:

  • NCAA Division I women's ice hockey coaches nominate candidates

  • Coaches vote on top-10 finalists via ballot

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP tabulates ballots

  • 13-person selection committee (NCAA coaches, print/broadcast media, at-large member, USA Hockey representative) selects three finalists and winner

    • About the Award:
    Named in honor of Patty Kazmaier, a four-year varsity letter-winner and All-Ivy League defenseman at Princeton University (1981-86). Kazmaier helped lead the Tigers to the Ivy League Championship in three consecutive seasons (1981-84) and passed away February 15, 1990, at age 28 following a long struggle with a rare blood disease.

    Contact:
    For more information and to sign up for the Kaz Connection (free monthly e-newsletter): PattyKaz.com

    Recent Winner:
    Caroline Harvey (University of Wisconsin) - 2026 winner, only the third defender to win the award

    How to Apply

    Selection Process

    1. Nomination Phase (Early March)
    - NCAA Division I women's ice hockey coaches nominate eligible players
    - Coaches submit nominations through official process

    2. Ballot Phase
    - Players nominated by two or more coaches are placed on official ballot
    - Ballot is sent to coaches for voting on top-10 finalists

    3. Tabulation
    - PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP tabulates ballots independently

    4. Committee Selection (Mid-March)
    - 13-person selection committee reviews top-10 finalists
    - Committee consists of:
    - NCAA Division I women's ice hockey coaches
    - Representatives of print and broadcast media
    - At-large member
    - USA Hockey representative
    - Committee selects three finalists
    - Committee selects award recipient

    5. Announcement and Ceremony (Late March)
    - Top-3 finalists announced
    - Award presented at brunch ceremony during NCAA Women's Frozen Four weekend

      Required Materials

    • Nomination must come from NCAA Division I women's ice hockey coach
    • No direct application required from players

      Additional Information

    • Tickets available to award ceremony and brunch
    • Individual seats: $65
    • Tables of 10: $600
    • Sponsorships and program advertisements available
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