Ogden Earns Prestigious Kay Yow Servant Leader Honor
In a significant recognition, BYU women’s basketball guard, Hattie Ogden, has been awarded the 2025-26 Kay Yow Servant Leader honor, as announced by the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Ogden expressed her gratitude, highlighting the influence of Coach Yow in her career. “Being named a Kay Yow Servant Leader is such an honor to me,” Ogden remarked. “Coach Yow is such an inspiration in women’s basketball. Her positive outlook and the way that she aimed to serve through all her trials is something that I hope to exemplify throughout my last year.”
Understanding the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award
Hattie Ogden stands among 64 individuals who have been recognized with the prestigious award for the 2025-26 year. According to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, recipients are celebrated for their high character, prioritizing the needs and welfare of others with grace and humility. These honorees embody Coach Yow’s spirit of resilience, compassion, and a commitment to community service.
Leadership and Positive Impact
BYU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Lee Cummard commended Ogden’s character, noting, “The Kay Yow Servant Leader Award speaks a lot to who Hattie is as a person. It speaks to how she carries herself and how she leads this team, and it is absolutely warranted. Hattie is a great human being who leads with a servant leadership approach.”
Award Significance and Recognition
The award recognizes those who show courage and a strong willingness to serve, often translating their efforts into impactful actions in the battle against cancer. Honorees are identified by a special patch worn on their uniform during their award year, symbolizing the character traits of Coach Yow – uplifting, empowering, and spreading strength.
This symbolism of the patch serves as a testament to the “ripple effect” of servant leadership, demonstrating the positive influence such dedication can render in combating cancers impacting women globally.
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