Nominations for Second Annual USA Triathlon Foundation THE ALEXANDER Award Open Now

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Nominations opened today, May 7, for THE ALEXANDER Award, which celebrates the most exceptional female collegiate triathlete who excels academically, athletically, and demonstrates leadership, service, and community impact

THE ALEXANDER, funded by the TriDave Legacy Trust, was founded by the award’s namesake, longtime and prolific triathlete Dave Alexander, who raced in over 500 multisport races including nearly 300 triathlons all over the world.  After launching the USA Triathlon Kids Tri program in Phoenix on April 19, 2024, the TriDave Legacy Trust cumulatively gifted over $3,270,000 — and gave the largest gift in the history of the USA Triathlon—$2,350,000—to support women’s collegiate triathlon becoming an official NCAA Championship sport as well as supporting women’s collegiate NCAA triathlons in perpetuity.

THE ALEXANDER will honor an outstanding individual who excels not only on the triathlon racecourse but also demonstrates exemplary achievements in academics and community service. Annually, THE ALEXANDER Award will be presented at the USA Triathlon Foundation’s Celebration of Sport Gala. More information on the Celebration of Sport will be announced this summer. Because of the incredible generosity of The TriDave Legacy Trust, the recipient will receive the prestigious statue of the same name, and a $15,000 cash award to launch her toward her academic, athletic, and professional goals. The two runner-up’s will each receive a $1,500 cash award.

Nominations are open now until June 8, for THE ALEXANDER. To nominate an NCAA women’s collegiate triathlete, please click here for the nomination form.

Women’s collegiate triathlon is currently an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women, with more than 40 schools across the country offering the sport at the NCAA Division I, II and III levels. After hitting the 40-school mark, women’s collegiate triathlon has met the 10-year window to demonstrate sustainability and success at the NCAA varsity level. Women’s Triathlon now has a few more steps to take on its way to being fully managed by the NCAA as a championship event, including committee, council, divisional and budget approvals.

For more information about triathlon as an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women, visit USA Triathlon’s website.

The USA Triathlon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the charitable arm of USA Triathlon. With its mission to transform lives through sport by providing opportunities to swim, bike and run, the Foundation serves to generate a greater impact on the multisport community through charitable giveback and grants that advance the Foundation’s three pillars: (1) Encourage youth participation; (2) Inspire pathways to access and inclusion; and (3) Ignite Olympic/Paralympic dreams. Since the Foundation was established in 2014, it has impacted the lives of thousands by providing grants to organizations and individuals in pursuit of its mission and pillars to create a healthier United States through triathlon. To learn more about the Foundation and get involved, please visit usatriathlonfoundation.org.