11/06/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2025 07:42
Dr. Lauren Witmer '01 followed a brilliant and record-setting career on the tennis court with a renowned and life-changing career as a physician and surgeon. On Nov. 5, Witmer, along with Drew Brees, Tamika Catchings, and Nick Ackerman, was announced as a recipient of the prestigious NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. Witmer will be recognized at the NCAA Honors Celebration on January 14 in Washington, D.C.
The Silver Anniversary Award recognizes individuals on the 25th anniversary of the conclusion of their college athletics career, celebrating the achievements and contributions of former student-athletes who have excelled in their professional lives and continue to exemplify the values of collegiate athletics. First presented in 1973, the award has been presented to just 311 individuals, a list that includes star professional athletes, Olympians, statesmen and stateswomen, and others who have excelled in difference-making professions.
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