AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn women's golfer Ashley-Sinclair Curtis was named the female recipient of the Spring 2022 PNC Achievers Award and honored on the field prior to the Penn State game. The award is given out to student-athletes based on their well-rounded achievement through leadership, academic success, community engagement and in competition.
Curtis, a junior on the women's golf team, made the lineup for Auburn's first tournament this season, the ANNIKA Intercollegiate. Off the course, she's involved in SAAC where she was a co-founder of the Creed Cup for Student-Athlete Engagement. She also volunteers her time for various projects through the Lamda Sigma Honor Society.
In the spring, Curtis was named to the SEC Women's Golf Community Service Team.
Here is Curtis, in his own words, talking about the PNC Achiever Award and what goes into being a well-rounded student-athlete at Auburn.
Q: What does it mean to be a PNC Achiever?
Curtis: First of all, to God be the glory. I can't do anything under my own strength. He is with me every step of the way. I am extremely humbled to have been nominated for this award in the first place and even more humbled and blessed to have won. It is an honor. I hope that I can represent my team to the best of my ability going forward.
Q: To you, what is the definition of a student-athlete?
Curtis: I think that a student-athlete, by definition, is a student first. We're not athlete-students, so I think our academics should come first. We live a life on the grind, and I've always respected my fellow student-athletes because I know what we all go through. We all put in a lot of extra time and extra work to excel in our academics and at our respective sports. It is an honor to be a student-athlete, especially here at Auburn.
Q: Where does that passion for hard work on and off the golf course come from for you?
Curtis: Mine comes from Colossians 3:23. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord and not for human masters." I try to do everything with that mindset of working for the Lord. When I'm practicing my coach may be the one overseeing me, but ultimately, it's working for the Lord.
Q: What's your major? What do you want to do with that?
Curtis: I am a finance major. I'm still not sure what I want to do with it, but I am enjoying what I'm learning in class. Wherever God take me is where I will be.
Q: What does the Auburn Family mean to you?
Curtis: The Auburn Family is just that, it's a family. We love each other and it spans over many cultures and continents. I think the Auburn Family is united, and it's awesome that we can all be as one.