"Margie Wright" is a former college softball coach. She was the head softball coach at California State University, Fresno—more commonly known as Fresno State—from 1986 to 2012. She led the Fresno State Bulldogs to the NCAA national softball championship in 1998 and is the NCAA's all-time winningest softball coach. She also ranks second all-time in career victories among Division I (NCAA)/NCAA Division I coaches in all sports. She was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2000 and the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. She retired at the end of the 2012 season.

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All I have ever wanted to do as a woman was to promote fairness, develop overachievers and give other women the right to fulfill their goals and dreams, ... This honor helps me realize that even though my efforts have been worthwhile it also reminds me we still have a long way to go. My loyalty and commitment to giving others the opportunity to succeed will continue as long as I am able to help.

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What I think is so special about this honor is its not so much about the records and championships but how someone has affected others through sports. Its an extremely prestigious award and Im very humble to receive. It goes to all those athletes whove made life worthwhile.

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Jamie is the epitome of what the award means. She is at the top academically, athletically and, in the community, has represented herself and her institution with great pride. I am very proud of Jamie for this honor and congratulate her for such perseverance and dedication to her career as a softball player and teacher.

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