MINNEAPOLIS — The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation has announced the five finalists for the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service.

For the first time, four of the five finalists are female student-athletes.

One of the finalists is Boston College senior defenseman Keri Clougherty, a Lynn native.

Clougherty led her team to over 782 hours of community service last year and is on pace to exceed that impact.

Working with the Allston/Brighton Food Pantry, Clougherty helped prepare a community meal for over 500 Boston residents. Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, she organized a field day for over 100 Best Buddies participants and several open skate sessions for kids with disabilities through Newton Athletics Unlimited to promote inclusive environments.

At Franciscan’s Hospital, she uplifted the spirits of many adolescent patients through mentorship and emotional support. Volunteering at our local food pantry, she helped organize over 10,000 pounds of food to provide hunger relief to vulnerable populations.

Clougherty led a National Girls and Women in Sports Day, coordinating with her peers to facilitate athletic clinics to expose over 150 young girls to various sports.

Another one of the finalists is Merrimack College student Raice Szott, a graduate defenseman from Daysland, Alberta.