Great Female Grads Nominated for Year End Award

OTTAWA (Mar. 25, 2024) - Ahead of Thursday's Varsity Banquet the Carleton Ravens have announced the nominees for the Graduating Female Athlete of the Year award. 

The award is presented annually to a female student-athlete who, through activity in Athletics, has exhibited throughout their career at Carleton University, a high and progressive standard of performance, participation and attitude, with emphasis placed on performance.

Kali Pocrnic - Basketball

In four years at Carleton, Pocrnic is a two-time U SPORTS National Champion and OUA Champion, twice named U SPORTS Final 8 MVP, Kali Pocrnic has been the motor for Ravens basketball. After starting her career as an OUA All-Rookie in 2020, Pocrnic is the reigning 2023 Ruth Coe Award winner as Carleton's female athlete of the year. 

Justina Beard - Hockey

In six years at Carleton, Beard is the Ravens' team captain and a three-time Academic All-Canadian. Capping off her time with the Ravens with a career-high in points, Beard led the Ravens charge which saw them come one day short of making the RSEQ playoffs.

Maggie McClure - Nordic

In six years at Carleton, McClure is a five-time OUA All-Star and six-time OUA Champion. McClure capped off her career by helping the Ravens capture the 2024 CCUNC National Championship. The four-time Academic All-Canadian has captured five individual and three team relay medals in her time in the OUA.

Vanessa Chiappetta - Rugby

In five years with the Ravens, Chiappetta is a two-time RSEQ bronze medalist and 2021-22 Ruth Coe Award winner. Chiappetta's time with Carleton saw her finish second all-time in points before joining the National Development Team. Following an impressive 2022 campaign, Chiappetta was selected to join the NDT at the RBC Training Ground combine.