NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. | The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association announced its 2023 Community Awareness Award Winners and senior Kate Winstanley has been announced as the IWLCA's Division II winner.

The individual Community Awareness Award recognizes those student-athletes who have contributed significantly to their community in a given academic year. These students have given their time and energy to support and develop athlete-community relations and have distinguished themselves from their peers.

Winstanley, who earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology this year, played an active role in introducing ONE LOVE to the UAH campus in the spring of 2023. After completing 100-plus community service hours over the course of trainings, workshops, events, and more, Winstanley was recognized for her efforts and invited to collaborate with the UAH athletic department on implementing ONE LOVE after suffering a season-ending injury in the fall. Winstanley was able to complete 10 ONE LOVE workshops with UAH teams, campus groups, and even opponents. Winstanley additionally assisted in two UAH Early Learning Center events, and also joined her teammates in team events such as the BUDS (Bringing Up Down Syndrome) Buddy Walk during Halloween and the Miracle League of North Alabama Games. She assisted in the operations of the UAH Charger Chase and worked to organize several other team events designed to bring awareness to several different causes.

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Athletics sponsors 15 NCAA Division II programs with a total of two NCAA national championships, 54 conference titles, 83 NCAA postseason appearances and 158 All-Americans in the department's history. The Chargers compete as full members of the Gulf South Conference and as affiliates of the Peach Belt Conference in men's lacrosse. Dr. Cade Smith serves as UAH Director of Athletics. Keep up to date with the Chargers at UAHChargers.com or via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @UAHChargers.