Jaida Ross is the fifth Oregon woman to be named a finalist for the prestigious award. UO release – EUGENE, Ore. – In recognition of her standout season, NCAA shot put champion and collegiate-record holder Jaida Ross has been named a finalist for The Bowerman as announced Monday afternoon. Ross joins Maia Ramsden of Harvard and Parker Valby of Florida on the ballot as finalists for the award. Named for legendary Oregon head coach Bill Bowerman and first awarded in 2009, The Bowerman is presented annually to the most outstanding male and female performers in collegiate track and field. The men’s finalists will be named Tuesday. The winners will be announced Thursday, Dec. 19, at The Bowerman Presentation in Orlando, Fla.
