Paula D. Hodgdon Leadership Award Winners The award is given annually to the female student-athlete who exemplifies the qualities of Paula Hodgdon, a former member of the faculty and athletic department staff, who was a pioneer in women's athletics. The recipient must have played at least three years on an intercollegiate athletic team, must have been a valuable member of that team, and is a woman who displays loyalty, dedication and commitment to the team, the sport and USM. The award is selected by the Athletic Department coaches and staff. Past Paula D. Hodgdon Leadership Award Winners Year Recipient(s), Sport(s) 1993-1994 Melissa Emery, Field Hockey 1994-1995 Rhonda Benner, Women's Track/Cross Country 1995-1996 Lori Towle, Women's Basketball 1996-1997 Mandy King, Women's Basketball 1997-1998 Heather Gilmour, Field Hockey 1998-1999 Alison Drury, Field Hockey 1999-2000 Michelle Cloutier, Softball 2000-2001 Rachel Drury, Soccer 2001-2002 Tina West, Soccer and Softball 2002-2003 Jessica Libby, Women's Basketball 2003-2004 Deedra Boudreau, Field Hockey and Women's Lacrosse Meg Cressler, Women's Basketball 2004-2005 Kim Brewer, Women's Track and Field 2005-2006 Katie Frost, Women's Basketball 2006-2007 Lindsey Welch, Women's Basketball 2007-2008 Shannon Kynoch, Women's Basketball and Women's Lacrosse