ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Catherine University athletic department selected the first Fleur-De-Lis award recipients for the 2022 year recognizing two student-athletes for athletic performance and service. Both recipients are first time Fleur-de-lis winners as well. 

Introduced in the fall of 2017, the Fleur-de-lis award is an honor given to student-athletes who embody the three components of the Wildcat athletic department; sport, scholarship, and service. The fleur-de-lis is a visual representation of the athletic department's mission. The three petals of the fleur-de-lis represent the tenants of our mission:  Scholarship, Athleticism, and Service.  The band holding the three pedals together represents leadership and perseverance.  Excellence in any of these areas is recognized by the department through this award. 

The Fleur-de-lis award honors Wildcat student-athletes who have exemplified the department's mission on the field, the classroom, and through community service. The fleur-de-lis, or "flower of the lily" in English, is a symbol used by the University and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and is proudly incorporated into the St. Catherine shield as a representation of the Sister's French heritage and the seed from which their good works grow.

Greta Schimnowski | Fy., Basketball | Mahtomedi, Minn. | Athletics
Schimnowski earns her first Fleur-de-lis Award as a Wildcat for her 22 point performance in the team's defeat of Saint Mary's on January 12. The rookie drained seven three-pointers plus grabbed five rebounds helping St. Kate's to a 71-61 win. She ranks first on the team in made three-point attempts this season averaging 1.8 per game and is second in the MIAC for three-point percentage at 45.8.   

Julia Azure | Jr., Softball | Lino Lakes, Minn. | Service
Julia Azure earns her first Fleur-de-lis of her time at St. Kate's for her service volunteering this winter at SafeZone drop-in center in St. Paul. which is a safe space for young people (ages 11-24) who are experiencing homelessness. While there, Azure assists individuals to obtain the items and resources available. She also worked with case managers helping the young people find housing and work, deal with mental health, and continue their education.