University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Briauna Thompson Named Recipient of Inaugural Kay Yow Servant Leader Award
11.12.2024 | Women's Basketball
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RALEIGH, N.C. - UNC Asheville sixth year forward Briauna Thompson has been named a recipient of the inaugural Kay Yow Servant Leader Award, announced by the organization recently.
"Briauna exemplifies resilience and quiet leadership in everything she does," said Asheville head coach Tynesha Lewis, who played for Kay Yow at North Carolina State. "She has faced challenges with strength and determination, inspiring her teammates and coaches alike. It has truly been a privilege to coach someone with her dedication and character. Briauna receiving the Kay Yow Service Award is a testament to her unwavering commitment to others and to the values of the game."
Through presenting this award, the Kay Yow Foundation aims to recognize student-athletes who embody servant leadership. Annual award winners exemplify Coach Yow's spirit and are also servants at heart.
In receiving this honor, Thompson will wear a special patch on her jersey this season.
"As a Christian and student-athlete, I am honored to receive such a prestigious award," said Thompson. "Thank you to my coaches and the Kay Yow Foundation for acknowledging me and other student athletes for our dedication, leadership and hard work."
"We are honored to have Briauna Thompson as one of the inaugural winners of this prestigious award," said Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone. "Briauna exemplifies everything you want in a student-athlete who is also a servant leader, and we are proud to have her as a Bulldog!"
About the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was officially founded on December 3, 2007, from the vision of the organization's namesake, Kay Yow, former NC State University head women's basketball coach. Coach Yow was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 before succumbing to the disease on January 24, 2009. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to raising money for life-saving cancer research, underserved programs that provide access to quality cancer healthcare, and uniting people in the fight against all cancers affecting women. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund has awarded $8.78 million in the fight against all cancers affecting women. For more information on the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, or to donate, please visit KayYow.com.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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RALEIGH, N.C. - UNC Asheville sixth year forward Briauna Thompson has been named a recipient of the inaugural Kay Yow Servant Leader Award, announced by the organization recently.
"Briauna exemplifies resilience and quiet leadership in everything she does," said Asheville head coach Tynesha Lewis, who played for Kay Yow at North Carolina State. "She has faced challenges with strength and determination, inspiring her teammates and coaches alike. It has truly been a privilege to coach someone with her dedication and character. Briauna receiving the Kay Yow Service Award is a testament to her unwavering commitment to others and to the values of the game."
Through presenting this award, the Kay Yow Foundation aims to recognize student-athletes who embody servant leadership. Annual award winners exemplify Coach Yow's spirit and are also servants at heart.
In receiving this honor, Thompson will wear a special patch on her jersey this season.
"As a Christian and student-athlete, I am honored to receive such a prestigious award," said Thompson. "Thank you to my coaches and the Kay Yow Foundation for acknowledging me and other student athletes for our dedication, leadership and hard work."
"We are honored to have Briauna Thompson as one of the inaugural winners of this prestigious award," said Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone. "Briauna exemplifies everything you want in a student-athlete who is also a servant leader, and we are proud to have her as a Bulldog!"
About the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was officially founded on December 3, 2007, from the vision of the organization's namesake, Kay Yow, former NC State University head women's basketball coach. Coach Yow was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 before succumbing to the disease on January 24, 2009. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to raising money for life-saving cancer research, underserved programs that provide access to quality cancer healthcare, and uniting people in the fight against all cancers affecting women. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund has awarded $8.78 million in the fight against all cancers affecting women. For more information on the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, or to donate, please visit KayYow.com.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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