Graduate student Justine Sharda of the Roberts Wesleyan College women’s soccer team was named a finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. Sharda advanced to the conference selection round.
The NCAA Woman of the Year accepts nominations for graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in their community, in athletics, and in academics throughout their college careers.
“I’m honored to have been nominated for this award,” Sharda said. “I’ve had so many amazing opportunities during my time at Roberts and got to work alongside incredible individuals. I am passionate about making an impact in the community and have grown during my time at Roberts in learning what it is to be a servant leader.”
The Toronto, Ontario, Canada native has been a member of the women’s soccer team since 2018. Sharda is set to return to the women’s soccer team in the fall for her final season of competition.
Outside the impact she has had on the field as a midfielder and team captain, Sharda graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in the spring as a Business Administration and Marketing major. Currently, Sharda is pursuing a graduate degree in Strategic Leadership.
Sharda is a familiar face across campus as she was involved with multiple organizations and student-led projects. Below are a few of the organizations Sharda was involved with:
•Vice President – Student Multicultural Advisory Council (SMAC)
•Fundraising Volunteer – Pirate Toy Fund
•Student Ambassador of Diversity & Equity – Roberts Wesleyan
•President – Student Athlete Advisory Committee
•Events & Promotions Rep – Student Athlete Advisory Committee
•Women’s Soccer Rep – NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Committee
•Marketing Director – Enactus
•Project Manager – Ugandan Water Project
“Justine has demonstrated excellence in the classroom, in competition, in clubs, as the President of SAAC, and in service to her community,” said Obafemi Alao, Assistant Director of Athletics at Roberts Wesleyan. “In addition, Justine is a mentor, both on and off the field. She embodies a servant leader and has a deep commitment to her team and our campus community. This recognition is a fitting culmination of Justine’s outstanding career as a student-athlete at Roberts Wesleyan.”
577 total nominations were accepted across all NCAA divisions with 127 of those coming from an NCAA DII institution.
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