DETROIT - Wayne State University junior defenseman Ciara Lee (Toronto, Ont./Etobicoke Jr. Dolphins) is one of 25 nominees for the 2011 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award, as the list was announced last week.

The BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award is awarded annually to college hockey's finest citizen and seeks to recognize college hockey players who give back to their community.

Lee, a co-captain for the Warriors in 2010-11, is heavily involved in community services initiatives, particularly College Hockey America's Skate for the Cure program which raises funds and awareness for breast cancer research and prevention.  She has helped organize other service endeavors, such as visits to children's hospitals and working in local soup kitchens.  Lee also serves on the WSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.