OMAHA, Neb. - Two of Omaha's Learfield representatives, Bri Chavez and Brenna Ochoa, were honored by Learfield during the company's annual awards. 

Chavez, who serves as the general manager of Omaha Sports Properties, was named the 2026 Player of the Year for Learfield. The award is designed to honor one outstanding team member within Learfield who exemplify exceptional dedication to an athletic department and go above and beyond to serve their athletes. Going into her sixth year with Learfield and her fourth year in Omaha, Chavez was instrumental in guaranteeing both the jersey patch deals for Hockey and Men's Basketball. 

Ochoa wrapped up her first year with Learfield with a nomination for the 2026 Rookie of the Year award. The award honors one worker in their first year who has demonstrated exceptional dedication as well as rapid skill development. Ochoa was one of four nominees company-wide. 

"Bri and Brenna are incredibly deserving of this recognition," said Camden Stockton, Executive Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs. "Bri's (Chavez) Player of the Year award is a reflection of the outstanding leadership she provides to our team and the incredible partnership she has built with Omaha Athletics to create an exceptional experience for our fans and sponsors. Brenna's (Ochoa) Rookie of the Year nomination speaks to the immediate impact she has made by working closely with our team and sponsors to deliver a first-class experience. Their commitment and leadership have helped make the partnership between Omaha Athletics and Learfield one of the premier properties in the country, and we're grateful for everything they do." 

Learfield's annual awards, named The CLYDE Awards after founder Clyde Lear, honor outstanding individuals within the organization who have proven themselves to be the best of the best. 

"I am incredibly proud of Bri, Brenna and the entire Omaha team," said Mike Haake, Vice President of Multimedia Rights for Learfield. "Under Bri's leadership and guidance – and in close collaboration with Omaha Athletics – they deliver incredible value for all of our partners." 

Learfield was founded in 1972 and has grown to become the leading partner in multimedia rights among college athletics. The organization works with 131 athletic departments across NCAA Division I and over 1,200 athletic partners nationwide. 

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