ST. PAUL, Minn. - The St. Catherine University athletic department selected seven Fleur-de-lis award recipients for the month of September. This selection includes honors for scholarship, leadership, and athletics.

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.

Jordyn Grotbo, Sr., Swimming and Diving | Scholarship
St. Bonifacius, Minn./Waconia
Senior swimming and diving student-athlete, Jordyn Grotbo, was selected as a Fleur-de-lis award recipient for taking part in the 2026 Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony, which was held on Friday, September 18. A long-standing tradition at St. Catherine that takes place on campus, the ceremony recognizes the first-year physical therapy students as they begin the three-year program.

Liliana Holmberg, Sr., Tennis | Scholarship
Hudson, Wis.
Senior tennis student-athlete, Liliana Holmberg, was selected as a Fleur-de-lis award recipient for taking part in the 2026 Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony, which was held on Friday, September 18. A long-standing tradition at St. Catherine that takes place on campus, the ceremony recognizes the first-year physical therapy students as they begin the three-year program.

Ali Owens, Sr., Soccer | Scholarship
St. Francis, Minn.
Senior soccer student-athlete, Ali Owens, was selected as a Fleur-de-lis award recipient for taking part in the 2026 Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony, which was held on Friday, September 18. A long-standing tradition at St. Catherine that takes place on campus, the ceremony recognizes the first-year physical therapy students as they begin the three-year program.

Ryanna Steinhaus, Sr., Tennis | Scholarship
Litchfield, Minn.
Senior tennis student-athlete, Ryanna Steinhaus, was selected as a Fleur-de-lis award recipient for taking part in the 2026 Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony, which was held on Friday, September 18. A long-standing tradition at St. Catherine that takes place on campus, the ceremony recognizes the first-year physical therapy students as they begin the three-year program.

Caylin Cantwell, Jr., Golf | Athletics
Blaine, Minn./Totino Grace
Caylin Cantwell earned medalist honors at the St. Kate's Fall Opener on 9/4-5 with a two-round score of 145 (+1). Cantwell shot a 2-over-par 74 in the opening round at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids before carding a 1-under 71 in round two to claim a four-shot margin of victory on the individual leader board. Cantwell's performance earned her MIAC Athlete of the Week honors and her first Fleur-de-lis Award of her junior season.
 
Elyse Snortum, Jr., Soccer | Athletics
DeForest, Wis.
Elyse Snortum earns her first individual Fleur-de-lis Award after delivering a memorable performance against UW-Stout, scoring twice to help lead St. Catherine to a 5-1 victory over the Blue Devils. Both goals marked major career milestones for the junior, as they were the first two goals of her collegiate career. Her breakout offensive performance helped fuel the Wildcats' attack and played a key role in securing the game winner.

Katie McGrath, Sr., Soccer | Athletics
Stillwater, Minn./Hill-Murray
Katie McGrath earns her first individual Fleur-de-lis Award after putting together a standout performance against UW-Stout, helping lead St. Catherine to a convincing 5-1 victory. She played a key role in the Wildcats' attack, finishing the match with one goal and two assists for a three-point performance.