MONTANA WESTERN’S KAYLEE FRITZ RECEIVES MONTANA ATHLETES IN SERVICE AWARD

December 3, 2024

The Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement (MCNCE) has recognized twelve student-athletes with the Montana Athletes in Service Award (MAIS), including Montana Western's Kaylee Fritz.

Each year, the MCNCE honors one student-athlete from each affiliate campus across the state who demonstrates exceptional dedication to serving their community while pursuing their college degrees or certificates and competing in collegiate sports. The 2024 MAIS award recipients are:

• Kaylee Fritz | University of Montana Western | Volleyball
• Abraham Chentnik | Flathead Valley Community College | Logger Sports
• Abby Clark | Montana Technological University | Volleyball and Track and Field
• Hunter Peck | Carroll College | Football
• Tamika Guardipee | Salish Kootenai College | Basketball
• Walker Bennett | Miles Community College | Baseball
• Jaiden Dulin | Dawson Community College | Volleyball
• Jay Beagle | University of Montana | Track and Field
• Emily Feller | Montana State University-Northern | Volleyball
• Zack Blaszak | Montana State University Billings | Baseball
• Gracey Carter | Montana State University | Track and Field
• Geordy Medicine Cloud | Fort Peck Community College | Baseball, Track and Field

The recipients were celebrated during halftime at the 2024 Brawl of the Wild game at Bobcat Stadium on November 23.

Kaylee Fritz, the President of Montana Western's Association of Student-Athletes (ASA), has been a tireless advocate for the needs of student-athletes, fostering unity and support within the athletic community. Beyond her leadership on campus, she volunteers her time coaching youth volleyball, making a positive impact on younger players.

As a student-athlete, ASA President, and team captain, Kaylee exemplifies a commitment to service, both on and off the court. Her dedication to helping others, whether through supporting her teammates or mentoring young athletes, makes her an inspiring role model for her peers and the broader community.