INDIANAPOLIS - Catholic University alumna Emily Moehringer has been named one of 30 student-athletes across all NCAA divisions selected as a Top-30 honoree for the 2025 Woman of the Year Award. She is just the second student-athlete from the Landmark Conference to earn this distinction; the first was Emily Stankaitis, a women's lacrosse standout from Susquehanna University in 2013.

"It's an incredible honor to be named a finalist for this award," said Moehringer. "To be recognized alongside so many outstanding candidates from across the country is both inspiring and humbling. I am sincerely grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my journey at Catholic University. I am certain I would not be where I am today without my amazing teammates, coaches, and family."

Established in 1991, the award is rooted in Title IX and recognizes female student-athletes who have completed their undergraduate studies and distinguished themselves in their community, in athletics, and in academics throughout their college careers. 

Selected from a record-breaking 631 nominees submitted by member schools — a group that was then narrowed to 167 nominees at the conference level — the Top 30 honorees include 10 from each of the three NCAA divisions. Each honoree has demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, community service, and leadership. The honorees competed in a total of 14 NCAA championship sports and two NCAA Emerging Sports for Women. They have a variety of majors, including chemistry, mathematics, biology, education, engineering, psychology, nursing, computer science, journalism, sport managemen,t and more. 

Moehringer competed at four NCAA Championships, earning five All-America honors, including a seventh-place finish in the 1500m in 2024, making her the first Catholic woman since 2019 to earn First Team All-America honors. She was a 13-time Landmark Conference champion, 12-time All-South Region honoree, and helped lead Catholic to multiple team conference titles. She graduated holding six program records and three Landmark Conference records.

"Emily embodies everything we hope for in a Landmark student-athlete; exceptional, driven, and grounded in purpose. Her success on the track, in the classroom, and through her service work reflects a standard of excellence that lifts everyone around her," stated Landmark Conference Commissioner Katie Boldvich. "From championship moments to her compassion for others, Emily has shown that true achievement is about more than results, it's about impact. Her selection as one of the NCAA's Top 30 Woman of the Year honorees is a powerful reminder of what dedication, integrity, and heart can accomplish. We are incredibly proud to celebrate her and all she represents for Catholic University and the Landmark Conference!"

Off the track, Moehringer excelled academically as a nursing major, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.90 grade point average through Catholic University's Honors Program. The 2024-25 Landmark Women's Indoor Track & Field Senior Scholar-Athlete, Moehringer earned multiple academic accolades, including three College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selections and five USTFCCCA All-Academic honors, while successfully balancing demanding clinical requirements.

Moehringer's commitment to service is equally impressive. She dedicated her time to organizations such as So Others Might Eat (SOME) and Sacred Heart Dinners, providing vital support to underserved populations in the local community. She also supported children with disabilities through the Long Island Shooting Stars Running Program, fostering inclusion, physical fitness, and personal growth in track and field. She initially worked one-on-one and with small groups of athletes before taking on a leadership role that involved organizing practices and coordinating volunteers to ensure each athlete received personalized support.

On the international scale, she contributed to BuildOn Nicaragua, helping to construct educational facilities for better access to education. Additionally, her clinical practicum in Costa Rica offered hands-on care to vulnerable communities abroad.

At the NCAA Convention in January to be held in Washington, D.C, the NCAA Woman of the Year will be named, and the Top 30 will be celebrated. The selection committee will determine three honorees from each NCAA division, for a total of nine finalists. From those finalists, the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics will choose the 2025 NCAA Woman of the Year.

For more information on the NCAA Woman of the Year program and the full list of Top-30 honorees, visit HERE.

What They Are Saying
"For her four years at The Catholic University of America, Emily worked every day to become the best version of herself while empowering others around her to find their greatness. Her quiet, yet fierce, competitiveness combined with her genuine humility enabled her to have the successes she achieved on and off the field.  Emily is the perfect representative for the NCAA Woman of the Year because she has consistently put others before herself while she strives for greatness each and every day.  She is the true epitome of what it means to be the NCAA Woman of the Year. Congratulations Emily!!" - Kevin Robinson, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation at Catholic University

"I could not be prouder of Emily for earning a spot among the top 30 NCAA Woman of the Year honorees. Over her career, she has embodied excellence — on the track, in the classroom, and in service to others. Her discipline, leadership, and quiet determination have pushed not just herself, but her teammates to be better. This recognition is truly deserved, and I'm thrilled to see her accomplishments honored on a national stage." - Steven Rahn, Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at Catholic University