The award is for Patterson's leadership on and off the court. Patterson will receive the award as part of the leadership studies and programs recognition celebration on Tuesday, April 17, in the Bluemont Room of the K-State Student Union. The Wildcat mentor was chosen to receive this year's Outstanding Leadership Award on the basis of her leadership and service to Kansas State University and the Manhattan community. Service to the common good is the goal of leadership. Leadership is a process and is not defined simply by position or authority.
Collaboration is the primary method of teaching and developing leadership.
Successful leaders are committed to and have the ability to engage in leadership with those of other backgrounds and cultures. 12 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll. Patterson guided the Wildcats to postseason appearances in two of her first five seasons. Women's National Invitational Tournament bid. She was selected the 1997 Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Women's College Basketball Coach of the Year.