The Aaron Leetch Inspiration Award was created in 2015 to honor the memory of the former Whitworth Director of Athletics who perished in a plane crash in April of that year.  It recognizes a Pirate student-athlete who embodies inspiration, passion, perseverance and dedication to his or her sport. 

Aaron Leetch Award Winners:

2015 – Saryn Mooney (WTen)
2016 – Megan John (SB) / Courtney Fairhart (WT&F)
2017 – Jenna Morris (WSoc)
2018 – Megan Thompson (WSwim)
2019 – Marissa Kirk (WTen)
2020 – Winter/Spring Sports Seniors
2021 – Kincaid Norris (MTen)
2022 - Jordan Lester (MBB)
2023 - Samson Irish-Lodge (MT&F)
2024 - Sidney Nichols (W Lacrosse)
2025 - JJ Martin (MT&F)