High School Sportswoman of the Year Award Recipient will have demonstrated superior athletic achievement in a given sport within the past year. Athletic participation and accomplishment, school involvement, outstanding spirit, as well as a commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle are the criteria for this award. Collegiate Sportswoman of the Year Award Recipient will have demonstrated superior athletic achievement in a given sport within the past year. Athletic participation and accomplishment, school involvement, outstanding spirit, as well as a commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle are the criteria for this award. Gladys Stankowski Sportswoman of the Year Award Recipient will have demonstrated superior athletic achievement in a given sport within the past year. Athletic participation and accomplishment, community involvement, outstanding spirit, as well as a commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle are the criteria for this award. Post-collegiate through senior athletes are eligible for this award. Female Coach of the Year Award Recipient will have excelled as a coach or fitness instructor within the past year. The award winner will best exemplify the characteristics of a master teacher and mentor of athletes. Criteria include significant contributions to the sport in Columbia, a genuine caring for her athletes and their development, a commitment to the highest standards of sportsmanship, and coaching success. Mentor of the Year Award Recipient will have advised a girl, woman or group who has made a strong commitment to sports within the past year, by giving support, encouragement, time, resources, knowledge, advice, etc. Inspiration Award Recipient is recognized as a girl, woman or group who has inspired a female athlete or women's athletic team to achieve outstanding results through courage, example, and/or motivation. Youth Athlete of the Year Award Recipient will have demonstrated superior athletic achievement in a given sport within the past year. Athletic participation and accomplishment, school involvement, outstanding spirit, as well as a commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle are the criteria for this award. Athletic participation and accomplishment, as well as a commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle are criteria for this award.