NDSU track and field athlete Whitney Carlson was selected as The Summit League's honoree for the National Collegiate Athletic Association Woman of the Year award. She is one of 142 conference winners.

Carlson finished her Bison career as a five-time All-American and won 17 Summit League titles. She also was a two-time College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-America first team honoree and graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. The Buchanan, N.D., native will attend dental school at the University of Nebraska.

The Woman of the Year Award, now in its 21st year, honors female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in academic achievement, athletic excellence, community service and leadership.

The 2011 NCAA Woman of the Year will be announced in Indianapolis on Sunday, Oct. 16.