Ogden Honored as Kay Yow Servant Leader Award Winner
Hattie Ogden, a guard for BYU women’s basketball, has been honored with the prestigious Kay Yow Servant Leader Award for the 2025-26 season. This recognition was announced by the Kay Yow Cancer Fund on Thursday.
Significance of the Award
The Kay Yow Servant Leader Award celebrates individuals who demonstrate high character and selflessness. Recipients prioritize the needs of others and inspire those around them with dignity and humility. Hattie Ogden stands out as one of only 64 awardees this season.
Ogden’s Reflection on the Honor
Upon receiving the award, Ogden expressed her admiration for Coach Kay Yow. She stated, “Being named a Kay Yow Servant Leader is such an honor to me. Coach Yow is such an inspiration in women’s basketball.” She aims to embody the spirit of service that Coach Yow exemplified throughout her life.
Coaching Praise for Ogden
Lee Cummard, the head coach of the BYU women’s basketball team, praised Ogden’s leadership qualities. “The Kay Yow Servant Leader Award speaks a lot to who Hattie is as a person,” he remarked. According to Cummard, Ogden leads her team through a servant leadership approach, showcasing qualities that are vital in both sports and life.
Impact of the Award
Recipients of the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award are recognized not only for their character but also for their potential to inspire hope. They are seen as individuals ready to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. Each award winner wears a special patch on their uniform, symbolizing the core traits associated with Coach Yow: generosity, grace, and the power to uplift others.
More About the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
- The Kay Yow Cancer Fund focuses on raising awareness and funding for women’s cancer research.
- It aims to unite individuals in the fight against cancer affecting women and to inspire servant leadership.
For further information about the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and its initiatives, visit kayyow.com.
