Recent University of Wyoming graduate Laura Beach has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.
The award, now in its 27th year, honors graduating female student-athletes for their achievements in academics, athletics, servie and leadership.
Beach, who graduated in May with a degree in kinesiology and health promotion, was a four-time Academic All-Mountain West honoree and a three-time All-MW player for the Cowgirls.
She finished her career as the program's leading hitter, as well as No. 5 in blocks and No. 12 in kills.