On June 21, 2022, Glamour Magazine announced its 2022 College Women of the Year Award winners, including student athlete Rose Zhang. The award recognizes “an extraordinary woman who is using her voice and platform to make the world a better place.”.
**Who is Rose Zhang?**.
Rose Zhang is a 19-year-old Stanford University sophomore and one of the most highly decorated golfers in collegiate history. With eight individual tournament victories, she was named the 2021 NCAA individual champion and the 2022 Pac-12 individual champion. She also represented the United States at the 2021 Curtis Cup..
**Why did Rose Zhang win the Glamour College Women of the Year Award?**.
Zhang was awarded the Glamour College Women of the Year award for her athletic achievements, as well as her commitment to social justice and her work to promote mental health awareness..
In the wake of the anti-Asian hate crimes that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zhang spoke out against racism and discrimination. She also launched the Rose Zhang Fund, which provides grants to organizations that support mental health and wellness among student athletes..
**What does it mean to be a Glamour College Woman of the Year?**.
The Glamour College Women of the Year Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes young women who are making a positive impact on the world. Past winners include Malala Yousafzai, Emma Watson, and Greta Thunberg..
Zhang is the first student athlete to win the Glamour College Women of the Year Award. Her victory is a testament to her athletic achievements, her social justice work, and her commitment to promoting mental health awareness..
**Full List of Glamour’s 2022 College Women of the Year Award Winners**.
* **Individual Award:** Rose Zhang, Stanford University.
* **Activism Award:** Mari Copeny, Flint, Michigan.
* **STEM Award:** Gitanjali Rao, Lone Tree, Colorado.
* **Arts Award:** Amanda Gorman, Los Angeles, California.
* **Business Award:** Isabella Wei, New York, New York.
* **Education Award:** Malala Yousafzai, Oxford, England.
* **Health Award:** Dr. Jessica Andrade, Los Angeles, California.
* **Tech Award:** Sadie Albright, San Francisco, California.
These young women are all changemakers who are using their voices and platforms to make the world a better place. They are an inspiration to us all..
