By: Washington State Athletic Communications
HELENA, Mont. -- Washington State University rising senior Taylor Mims was named the female winner of the Little Sullivan Award Saturday night in Helena, Mont., honored for her accomplishments as a Cougars volleyball player.
The Little Sullivan award is Montana's adoption of the national AAU Sullivan Award and been awarded annually since 1955. The national award honors James E. Sullivan, the founder of the Amateur Athletic Union.
The criteria for the award states, "Qualities of individuals nominated should include athletic excellence, leadership, character, sportsmanship, and ideals of amateurism.