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National Awards Day - Past Winners

2023 Honorees

2023 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Ady Dwight, Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.), Women's Volleyball
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award Ady Dwight Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) Women's Volleyball
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Peter Shippy, Dordt (Iowa), Track & Field, Cross Country
	Emil S. Liston Award - Melissa Akullu, Vanguard (Calif.), Women's Basketball
	Emil S. Liston Award - Ezra McKenna, Mobile (Ala.), Men's Basketball
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character® - Faith Hunt, Vanguard (Calif.), Women’s Soccer, Track & Field
	NAIA-ATA Al Ortolani Athletic Training Scholarship - Isabella Galvez-Ortiz, Sterling (Kan.)

2023 ADMINISTRATORS
	NAIA Coach of Character Award - Jessica Pistole, Southern Oregon, Softball
	Athletics Director of the Year - Troy Plummer, Grand View (Iowa)
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Brittney Kellar, OUAZ (Ariz.)
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year, Bryce Bernard, Corban (Ore.)
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Alisha Alexander, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho)
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Brad Cygan,NAIA
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - Lauren Burish, Indiana South Bend

2023 HALL OF FAME
	Jim Abbott, Oklahoma City - Meritorious Service
	Jeff Criswell, Graceland (Iowa), Football – Athlete
	Liz Howerth, Indiana Wesleyan, Women's Basketball – Athlete
	Marek Jedrzejek, British Columbia, Cross Country, Track & Field – Coach
	Col. John Sullivan, Appalachian Athletic Conference - Meritorious Service
	Hazel Taylor, Wayland Baptist (Texas), Women's Basketball – Athlete
	Lori Thomas, Commissioner, Heart of America Athletic Conference - Meritorious Service
	Derek Vogel, Westbrook College (Maine), Men's Basketball – Athlete

2023 TEAMS
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.), Baseball
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - Sterling (Kan.), Softball

2022 Honorees

2022 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Claire Buckley, Arizona Christian, Softball
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Peyton Anderson, Graceland (Iowa), Track & Field
	Emil S. Liston Award - Grace Beyer, Health Sciences & Pharmacy (Mo.), Women's Basketball
	Emil S. Liston Award - Eric Klekas, Ave Maria University (Fla.), Men's Basketball
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character® - Samantha Silver, Bushnell (Ore.), Softball
	NAIA-ATA Al Ortolani Athletic Training Scholarship - Alexis Dominguez, University of Saint Mary (Kan.)

2022 ADMINISTRATORS
	NAIA Coach of Character Award - Albert Martins, University of California, Merced (Calif.), Men's Soccer
	Athletics Director of the Year - Reagan Rossi, The College of Idaho
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Steve Waldeck, The Master’s University (Calif.)
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Elfie Farchmin, Webber International (Fla.)
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Camal Petro, Loyola (La.)
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Dawn Harmon, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - Tracy Collins, Lewis-Clark State College (Idaho)

2022 HALL OF FAME
	Ramon Miller - Dickinson State University (N.D.), Track & Field – Athlete
	Trevor Barry - Dickinson State University (N.D.), Track & Field – Athlete
	Bobby Lashley - Missouri Valley College, Men’s Wrestling – Athlete
	Kirk Walker - Oklahoma City University, Baseball – Athlete
	Steve Ryan, Morningside University (Iowa), Football – Coach

2022 TEAMS
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - Loyola University (La.), Men’s Basketball
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - St. Thomas University (Fla.), Women’s Tennis

2021 Honorees

2021 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Allison Wakeland, St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Mo.), Track & Field/Cross Country
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Jeff Schuch, Dakota Wesleyan University (S.D.), Men's Basketball
	Emil S. Liston Award - Makenzie Schierding, University of Health Sciences & in St. Louis, Women's Basketball
	Emil S. Liston Award - Isaac Davis, Vanguard University (Calif.), Men's Basketball
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character® - Payton Alexander, Loyola University New Orleans (La.), Baseball

2021 ADMINISTRATORS
	NAIA Coach of Character Award - Jeff Bowen, Arizona Christian University
	Athletics Director of the Year - Bill Popp, Reinhardt University (Ga.)
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Steve Jones, Carroll College (Mont.)
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Craig Dyer, Indiana Institute of Technology
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Donnie Smith, Southeastern University (Fla.)
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Matt Hicks, Southern States Athletic Conference
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - BJ Geasa, Southeastern University (Fla.)
	Larry Lady Officiating Award - Danny Harris, NAIA Football & Women’s Basketball National Coordinator of Officials

2021 HALL OF FAME
	Coach - Tim Bauer, Siena Heights University (Mich.), Track & Field/Cross Country
	Athlete - Nelson Bolden, University of Findlay (Ohio), Football
	Meritorious Service - Scott Cummings, McKendree University (Ill.)

2020 TEAMS
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - Blue Mountain (Miss.) Baseball
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - Grand View University (Iowa) Softball

2020 Honorees

2020 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Phoebe LaCroix, Cornerstone (Mich.), Women's Soccer
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Josh McKnight, Valley City State (N.D.), Football
	Emil S. Liston Award - Reagan Turner, Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.), Women's Basketball
	Emil S. Liston Award - Riley Costen, Cornerstone (Mich.), Men's Basketball
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character® - Savannah Gregory, Campbellsville (Ky.), Women's Basketball
	NAIA Coach of Character - Ashlee Pritchard, Marian (Ind.), Volleyball

2020 HALL OF FAME
	Athlete - Tim Bishop, Black Hills State (S.D.), Cross Country/Track & Field
	Athlete - Brian Charles DeRoo, Redlands (Calif.), Football/Track & Field
	Athlete - Hillary Holt, College of Idaho, Cross Country/Track & Field
	Athlete - Scott Morgan, Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.), Men’s Basketball
	Athlete - Bruce Polen, William Penn (Iowa), Football
	Meritorious Service - Jeff Bain, Martin Methodist (Tenn.)
	Meritorious Service - John Reynders, Morningside (Iowa)

2020 ADMINISTRATORS
	Athletics Director of the Year - Jason Horn, Xavier University of Louisiana
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Patsy Livingston California Pacific Conference & Golden State Athletic Conference
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Marsha Lashley, Missouri Valley College
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Tommy Chasanoff, University of the Cumberlands
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Cindy Potter, Columbia College
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - Katie Pierce, University of Saint Mary
	Larry Lady Officiating Award - Bill Gomoluch, NAIA Softball National Coordinator of Umpires

2020 TEAMS
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - Williams Baptist University, Men's Wrestlling
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - Warner Pacific University, Women's Basketball

2019 Honorees

2019 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Kehley Bitzas, Culver-Stockton College (Women's Soccer)
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Brent Smith, Arizona Christian University (Baseball)
	Emil S. Liston Award - Philly Lammers, Concordia (Women's Basketball)
	Emil S. Liston Award - Jackson Lamb, Briar Cliff University (Men's Basketball)
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character® - Clay Dean, Montana Tech (Football)
	NAIA Coach of Character - Chuck Lowitzki, Cornerstone University, Head Basketbal Coach

2019 HALL OF FAME
	Coach - Mark Campbell, Union University (Women’s Basketball)
	Coach - Bill Cronin, Georgetown College (Football)
	Coach - Scott Morrissey, University of Rio Grande (Men’s Soccer)
	Coach - Keith Veale, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Baseball)
	Athlete - Nick Dodson, Shorter University (Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country)
	Athlete - Ross Wurdeman, Concordia University (Football/Baseball)
	Meritorious Service - Stan Harrison, Tennessee Wesleyan University

2019 ADMINISTRATORS
	Athletics Director of the Year - Drew Watson, Southeastern University
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Ted Breidenthal, Association of Independent Institutions
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Dr. Edward Loeb III, Southwestern College
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Tyler Stevenson, Indiana Tech
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Rich Tortorelli, Oklahoma City University
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - Derek Port, Campbellsville University
	Larry Lady Officiating Award - Jeff Pon, Men's Basketball Official

2019 TEAMS
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - Midland University Men’s Basketball
	Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character® Team Award - Park University Softball

2018 Honorees

2018 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Cassidy Rea, Westmont College (Volleyball)
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Joel Katzer, Morningside College (Football)
	Emil S. Liston Award - Kendall Knapke, Indiana Tech (Women's Basketball)
	Emil S. Liston Award - Joel Johnson, Corban University (Men's Basketball)
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character - Libby Dahlberg, Westmont College (Volleyball)
	NAIA Coach of Character - Kirsten Moore, Westmont College (Women’s Basketball)

2018 HALL OF FAME
	Coach - Mike Van Diest, Carroll College (Football)
	Coach - Kim Elders, Cornerstone University (Men’s Basketball)
	Coach - Scott Walkinshaw, Black Hills State University (Cross Country/Track & Field)
	Athlete - Paul Chapman, Dickinson State University (Football)
	Athlete - Sydney Cox, Oklahoma City University (Women’s Golf)
	Athlete - Rory Farstveet, Dickinson State University (Football)
	Athlete - Deb Remmerde-Leusink, Northwestern College (Women’s Basketball)
	Athlete - Lynn Scott, Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Football)
	Athlete - Kesha Watson, Oklahoma City University (Women’s Basketball)
	Meritorious Service - Dr. James Coleman, Tougaloo College
	Meritorious Service - Bruce Parker, Rocky Mountain College

2018 ADMINISTRATOR
	Athletics Director of the Year - Bill Popp, Reinhardt University
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Farnum Smith, William Jessup University
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Clay Robinson, Lewis-Clark State College
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Danny Day, Corban University
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Chad Waller
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - Rashaun Bailey, University of the Cumberlands
	Larry Lady Officiating Award - Matt Shute, Women's Basketball Official

2017 Honorees

2017 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Jordan Ewald, University of Michigan-Dearborn
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Jacob Green, Morningside College
	Emil S. Liston Award - Tristin Wicks, MidAmerica Nazarene University
	Emil S. Liston Award - Kyle Steigenga, Cornerstone University
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character© - Maya Ah You-Dias, Eastern Oregon University

2017 HALL OF FAME
	Athlete - Brandon Woudstra, Northwestern College (Men’s Basketball)
	Athlete - Jeff McLaughlin, Oklahoma City University (Baseball)
	Athlete - Eric Brand, Bethel College (Men’s Basketball)
	Coach - Dale Neal, Freed-Hardeman University (Women’s Basketball)
	Coach - TJ Nelson, University of Montana Western (Wrestling – Coach)
	Meritorious Service - Gary Picone, Lewis-Clark State College
	Meritorious Service - Dr. Thomas Ronald Melton, Southern States Athletic Conference
	Meritorious Service - Meg Schebler, Association of Independent Institutions

2017 ADMINISTRATOR
	Athletics Director of the Year - Jim Abbott, Oklahoma City University
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Mark Pope, The Sun Conference
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Dave Bass, Valley City State University
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Donnie Smith, Southeastern University
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Aaron Sagraves, Cornerstone University
	NAIA Coach of Character - Kim Haddow, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - Nichole Borst, Montana State University - Northern
	Larry Lady Officiating Award - Lois Holmes, Women's Basketball, Coordinator of Officials

2016 Honorees

2016 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Marissa DeWispelare, Doane University
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Lucas DuPriest, Bethel College
	Emil S. Liston Award - Holly Hild, Hastings College
	Emil S. Liston Award - Chandler Folkerts, Concordia University
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character© - Natasha Hongsermeier, Morningside College
	NAIA-National Sportsmanship Foundation "All That's Right in Sport" - Nic Nelson, Briar Cliff University

2016 HALL OF FAME
	Athlete - Rachel (Binneboese) Leavitt, Northwestern College (Women's Basketball)
	Athlete - Turk Lords, Montana State University-Northern (Wrestling)
	Athlete - Emmett Willson, Montana State University-Northern (Wrestling)
	Athlete - Denise Williams-Mitchell, Wayland Baptist University (Track & Field)
	Coach - Larry Wilcox, Benedictine College (Football)
	Coach - Russ Davis, Vanguard (Women's Basketball)
	Coach - Lonnie Kruse, Sterling College (Women's Basketball)
	Coach - David Ray, Montana State University-Northern (Wrestling)

2016 ADMINISTRATOR
	Athletics Director of the Year - Dr. Darin S. Wilson, Georgia Gwinnett College
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Valerie Beeson, American Midwest Conference
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Eflie Farchmin, Webber International University
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Chris Wells, Lindsey Wilson College
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Ron Smith, Westmont College
	NAIA Coach of Character - Tracy Gastineau, William Woods University
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - Tracy Collins, Lewis-Clark State College
	Larry Lady Officiating Award - John Drake, Men's Basketball Official

2015 Honorees

2015 STUDENT-ATHLETES
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Leah Esposito, Carroll College
	A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Kellen Luey, Corban University
	Emil S. Liston Award - Kaitlyn Davis, Culver-Stockton College
	Emil S. Liston Award - Grant Greenberg, University of Saint Mary
	Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character© - Wanessa Siqueira, Park University
	NAIA-National Sportsmanship Foundation "All That's Right in Sport" - Jason Boulais, Univ. of South Carolina Beaufort

2015 HALL OF FAME
	Meritorious Service - Dr. Joyce Pigge, Bethany College
	Athlete - Tyrone Van Aswegen, Oklahoma City University (Men's Golf)
	Athlete - Randi (Morgan) Haines, Dakota Wesleyan University (Women's Basketball)
	Athlete - Mark Hollis, Olivet Nazarene University (Men's Track & Field)
	Coach - James "Jim" Kessler, Grace College (Men's DII Basketball)
	Coach - Lucias Mitchell, Kentucky State University (Men's DI Basketball)
	Coach - Ritchie Richardson, Olivet Nazarene University (Softball)
	Coach - Mattias Johansson, Vanguard University

2015 ADMINISTRATOR
	Athletics Director of the Year - Gary Newsome, Olivet Nazarene University
	Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Kent Paulson, Frontier Conference
	Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Bryce Bernard, Corban University
	Sports Information Director of the Year - Brad Cygan, Missouri Baptist University
	Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Mike Safford, Jr., The College of Idaho
	NAIA Coach of Character - Mattias Johansson, Vanguard University
	Athletic Trainer of the Year - William "Bill" Dill, Lindenwood University-Belleville
	Larry Lady Officiating Award - Bruce Doane, Umpire

2014 Honorees

STUDENT-ATHLETE

A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Karlie Schut, Northwestern College
A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Logan Paben, Peru State College
Emil S. Liston Award - Dana Heggemann, Stephens College
Emil S. Liston Award - Trae Bergh, Dakota Wesleyan
Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character© - Heidi Walburg, Cornerstone University
NAIA-National Sportsmanship Foundation "All That's Right in Sport" - Nathane Simniok, College of the Ozarks
Al Ortolani Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship - Marguerite Montjoy, California State University-San Marcos

HALL OF FAME

Meritorious Service - April Reed Hoy, Azusa Pacific University
Meritorious Service - John Hudson, Sooner Athletic Conference
Athlete - Will Carlton, Georgetown (Men’s Basketball)
Athlete - Dr. Nicolas Cline, Southern Oregon (Wrestling)
Athlete - Josh Collazo, Oklahoma Baptist (Baseball)
Athlete - Charles Dehlinger, College of Emporia (Men's Basketball)
Athlete - Mislav Hizak, Embry-Riddle Florida (Men’s Tennis)
Athlete - Chad Miltenberger, Lewis-Clark State (Baseball)
Athlete - Katrina Kosmos Nanquist, Doane (Women’s Track & Field)
Coach - Ford Mastin, Oklahoma Baptist (Track and Field)
Coach - Kevin Reid, Azusa Pacific (Track and Field)
Coach - Doug Tolin, Oklahoma Baptist (Men’s Basketball)

ADMINISTRATOR

Athletics Director of the Year - Barry Brandt, Northwestern College
Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Rob Miller, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Larry Bos, Cornerstone University
Sports Information Director of the Year - Rob Huizenga, Saint Xavier University
Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Chris Wells, Lindsey Wilson College
NAIA Coach of Character - Russell Smelley, Westmont College
Athletic Trainer of the Year - Gary Turbak, College of the Ozarks

2013 Honorees

STUDENT-ATHLETE

A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Brock Taute, Nebraska Wesleyan University
A. O. Duer Scholarship Award - Kathleen Mulligan, Carroll College (Mont.)
Emil S. Liston Award - Lauren Rogers, John Brown University (Ark.)
Emil S. Liston Award - Jacob Schuster, Culver-Stockton College (Mo.)
Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character© - Katie Thurbon, Baker University (Kan.)
Al Ortolani Student Athletic Trainer Scholarship - Marguerite Montjoy, California State University-San Marcos

HALL OF FAME

Meritorious Service - Dr. James “Jim” Poteet

ADMINISTRATOR

Athletics Director of the Year - Marty Holly, College of Idaho
Charles Morris Administrator of the Year - Scott Crawford, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year - Byron Noordewier, Northwestern College (Iowa)
Clarence "Ike" Pearson SID - Jared Bodammer, Briar Cliff (Iowa)
NAIA Coach of Character - Ford Mastin, Oklahoma Baptist University
Athletic Trainer of the Year - Gary Turbak, College of the Ozarks (Mo.)

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