ST. PAUL, Minn. - The St. Catherine University athletic department selected the first Fleur-de-lis award recipients of 2025-26. This selection includes two individuals for athletic performance including rookie Eleanor Lindeman and senior Ashley Fugitt.

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.

Eleanor Lindeman | Fy., Cross Country | Athletics
St. Louis Park, Minn. / St. Louis Park
Eleanor Lindeman earns her first Fleur-de-lis Award after making her debut on Friday, September 5 at the Toni St. Pierre Invite hosted by the College of Saint Benedict. Lindeman's 5K time earned her a third place finish while ranking in the top times in program history. Crossing the finishing line in 19:09, Lindeman posted the best individual placing for St. Kate's since 2016. 

Ashley Fugitt | Sr., Soccer | Athletics
Apple Valley, Minn. / Rosemount
Senior Ashley Fugitt earns her first Fleur-de-lis Award in her time at St. Kate's after scoring five goals in three games including her first collegiate hat trick. Fugitt leads all Wildcats this season for goals while ranking third in the MIAC and ranking 10th in Division III.