ALBANY, NY – Moira Collins, a sophomore at Hudson Valley Community College, has been named as one of the four collegiate award recipients for 2025 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization.

Moira, who competes in softball, will be recognized at the Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala on Monday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the GE Theatre at Proctors in Schenectady. Tickets are available online at Proctors.org.

The Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization (CDSWOY) honors the best and brightest female student athletes from high schools and colleges in the Capital District of New York State. The student-athletes will be recognized for their achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. More information is provided at the website: cdswoy.com.

Academically, Moira finished her spring semester with a 4.0 GPA while in season. Overall, she graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.57. She was named to the Fall 2024 President’s List at HVCC as well as the Dean’s List at Russell Sage during the 2023 Fall semester.

Athletically, Moira was named to the NJCAA Division III Softball All-America First Team. She was one of 11 players selected nationally. She also was selected to the NFCA Division III NJCAA All-America First Team, one of only three pitchers and 13 players selected nationally. Moira became just the third HVCC softball player to be named to the NJCAA First Team. She is also the first First Team AA since 2007 and became the third First Team AA and eight AA selection for Hudson Valley since 1978. Moira was the NJCAA Region 3 Player of the Year and the Mountain Valley Conference Player of the Year. She was selected to the NJCAA Region 3 First Team and conference First Team. Moira finished with a team-best 14-5 record with 133 strikeouts, which placed her second on the all-time HVCC list. She ranked second in the nation with a 1.57 ERA, and the Vikings qualified as the #5 seed at the national tournament while ranking as high as 8th in the NJCAA Coaches Poll.

In the community, Moira took part in several volunteer opportunities with Hi-5 Sports. Hi-5 Sports provides camps and clinics for people with special needs to help them build self-confidence and friendships.

Moira becomes the first Hudson Valley Community College student-athlete selected by CDSWOY.

A total of 10 high school and four college female student-athletes will be honored at the August 4 event.