Ella Connor Receives Big West Service and Leadership Award
7/10/2024 2:18:00 PM | Beach Volleyball
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Cal Poly beach volleyball redshirt sophomore Ella Connor collected many accolades for her performance on the sand in 2024 and Tuesday she added another award to her career, but this one is for what she has done off the sand.
Connor received the Big West Service and Leadership Award as Cal Poly's representative. The award recognizes student-athletes who engage consistently in service and leadership activities that impact the campus, community or regional levels. The awardee makes the most of the opportunities presented to them by taking on key roles and is innovative in seeking out meaningful service and leadership opportunities, while keeping their academic eligibility on their respective team.
Connor was honored for all the work she has done to raise funds for local charity organizations. She has helped organize events that have helped the SLO Food Bank and Jack's Helping Hand, a non-profit organization that aids families of children with cancer and special needs receive funds and supplies. You can read more about her work with those organizations HERE.
Connor has also been a big advocate for mental health awareness and an inspiration for younger athletes. She also has been a multiple time All-Academic honoree.
On the sand, Connor was one of the best players in the country in 2024. She was named an AVCA First Team All-American, Big West Pair of the Year, and First Team All-Big West. She helped lead the Mustangs to the program's best season, advancing to the NCAA Championship Semifinals and a No. 3 national ranking at season's end.
You can donate to help Ella and the entire Cal Poly beach volleyball program by clicking HERE.
Connor received the Big West Service and Leadership Award as Cal Poly's representative. The award recognizes student-athletes who engage consistently in service and leadership activities that impact the campus, community or regional levels. The awardee makes the most of the opportunities presented to them by taking on key roles and is innovative in seeking out meaningful service and leadership opportunities, while keeping their academic eligibility on their respective team.
Connor was honored for all the work she has done to raise funds for local charity organizations. She has helped organize events that have helped the SLO Food Bank and Jack's Helping Hand, a non-profit organization that aids families of children with cancer and special needs receive funds and supplies. You can read more about her work with those organizations HERE.
Connor has also been a big advocate for mental health awareness and an inspiration for younger athletes. She also has been a multiple time All-Academic honoree.
On the sand, Connor was one of the best players in the country in 2024. She was named an AVCA First Team All-American, Big West Pair of the Year, and First Team All-Big West. She helped lead the Mustangs to the program's best season, advancing to the NCAA Championship Semifinals and a No. 3 national ranking at season's end.
You can donate to help Ella and the entire Cal Poly beach volleyball program by clicking HERE.
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