Junior track and fielder Jenna Prandini was announced the winner of the Honda Sports Award by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) on June 18th.
Prandini becomes a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year after winning the Honda Sports Award. The Honda Sports Award is presented annually by the CWSA to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA sanctioned sports.
Prandini was selected by over 1,000 NCAA member school administrators. Kendra Harrison (Kentucky), Akela Jones (Kansas State) and Demi Payne (Stephen F. Austin) were also finalist for this award.
“All of the women nominated are really great athletes so to win this award is an honor,” Jenna Prandini told goducks.com. “I want to thank my coaches and teammates who have helped and supported me all season long.”
During the 2015 NCAA Championship, Prandini racked up 49 points. She scored more than any other women in the meet.
Prandini won the 100 meters and was a runner up in the 200 meter and in the long jump at the NCAA Outdoor Championship racking up 26 points.  In the indoor championship she won the long jump national title, finished runner-up at the 200 meters. Prandini finished fourth at the 60 meterss for 23 points.
“Jenna is an outstanding student-athlete on and off the track and is very deserving of this award after leading our team to a national championship,” Oregon track coach Robert Johnson told goducks.com. “What she was able to accomplish this season was absolutely amazing and all of us here at the University of Oregon are extremely proud.”
 
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