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NCCAA Major Awards
All-American
The NCCAA grants
All-American status to deserving student-athletes who participate in sports
sponsored by the association. Criteria, procedure and method of selection shall
rest with the selection committee of the sport. Approval of each program rests
with the officers of each sport.
Ray Bullock Cross
Country Award for Women
The award was
established in order to enhance excellence in Christian cross country
competition and to perpetuate the Christian philosophy and faith as exemplified
through Christ-like cross country participation in NCCAA member institutions.
Coach of the Year
All sports that conduct
a National Championship have the opportunity of selecting a National Coach of
the Year. Criteria and method of selection shall be recommended by the coaches
within each sport.
Kathy Freese Player
of the Year Award
The purpose of this
award is to enhance the Christian purpose of athletic excellence in Christian
athletic competition, and to perpetuate the Christian philosophy and faith in
evangelical Christian institutions across our nation. The recipient shall be the
outstanding Christian women’s basketball player in the nation.
Hall
of Fame
The purpose of the Hall of Fame Award is to recognize individuals who
have given outstanding leadership and/or service to the NCCAA.
Heart
of Courage Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize a Christian athlete who also has shown
courage in the midst of difficult circumstances while at the same time inspiring
others to live out their faith. God Himself puts a premium on perseverance and
endurance. It is our desire to encourage those who are doing just that in unusual
circumstances, and to say thank you for truly reminding us of our Living Hope.
The award itself was inspired by the courage of Kathy Stewart of Kentucky Christian
College.
Susan
R. Hellings Award
The purpose of this award is to honor each year the outstanding women's
volleyball player (Division I) selected from the NCCAA member colleges. The
award recipient must be a junior or senior student-athlete that excels on an
outstanding team. She must be an excellent student-athlete, demonstrating leadership
ability and having a clear Christian testimony both on and off the court.
Pete
Maravich Memorial Award
Awarded to the outstanding Christian basketball player from the NCCAA
for each of Division I and
Division II. Must possess a vital Christian testimony on
and off the court and exhibit outstanding leadership qualities.
Meritorious
Service Award
Individuals who, over a period of years, exhibit a dedication and special
service to the NCCAA shall be considered for the Meritorious Service Award.
Their effort must have made a significant contribution to the welfare of the
association and be so recognized by the participating colleges as a whole.
NCCAA
Presidential Award
The NCCAA is pleased to provide an All-Sports Award to be presented to one Division
I and one Division II member institution. Points are earned based upon a team's
finish in an NCCAA National Championship. There must be 50% of the membership
which sponsors that sport for it to be eligible for the point system.
Pro-Am
Classic Wheeler Trophy
Awarded
to the winning team of the Pro-Am Classic Round at the NCCAA Pro-Am. Named in honor of John and Jody Wheeler for their vision and commitment
to the NCCAA Pro-Am.
Sports Ministries Award
The NCCAA has established the Sports Ministries Award for the purpose
of recognizing member institutions having significant spiritual outreach through
the utilization of athletic ministries.
Jack and
Amy Strong Ministry Award
Named for the previous chairman of the NCCAA Pro-Am,
Jack Strong. The school which is represented by the second place foursome
in the college tournament round is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship to
be awarded to a student for the next school year who is a Christian ministries
or missions major. Criteria for choosing a student to receive this scholarship
includes (not in any order): participation in athletics; participation in ministry
in home church, school, community and the world; academic proficiency; and financial
need.
Student-Athlete of
the Week Awards
The
NCCAA Student-Athlete of the Week award will be given to one player in
each sport, both Divisions I and II, chosen from the list of nominees
submitted by all sanctioned sports each week. The student-athlete
should exemplify the Christian ideals held by the NCCAA. The
sanctioned national tournament sports are: baseball, men's and
women's basketball, men's and women's cross-country, men's golf, men's and
women's indoor track and field, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's
tennis, men's and women's track and field and women's volleyball.
The purpose of
this award is to honor, each year, the outstanding women’s volleyball
player selected from the NCCAA member institutions.
Unlimited
Potential Outstanding Leadership Award
To honor the NCCAA's Outstanding Christian Baseball Player of the year,
for both Division I and
Division II, with potential to Christian Service through baseball. Student-athlete must possess
and demonstrate an Unlimited Potential in serving Christ through: athletics,
their local fellowship, sports evangelism and/or other Christian organizations.
Wheeler Track & Field Award
The awards were established for both
men and
women in order to enhance excellence in Christian
track & field competition and to perpetuate the Christian philosophy and
faith as exemplified through Christ-like track & field participation in
NCCAA member colleges or universities.
John & Jody Wheeler Ministry Award
Named for the founder of the NCCAA Pro-Am,
John Wheeler, and his wife, Jody, this award was established through the fund
raising endeavors of the Pro-Am. Each foursome in the college tournament round
at the NCCAA Pro-Am represents an NCCAA member institution. The school which
is represented by the winning foursome is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship
to be awarded to a student for the next school year who is a Christian ministries
or missions major. Criteria for choosing a student to receive this scholarship
includes: participation in athletics; participation in ministry in home church,
school, community and the world; academic proficiency; and financial need.
Wheeler
Cross Country Award
The awards were established in order to enhance excellence in Christian
cross country competition for both
men and women and to perpetuate the Christian philosophy and faith
as exemplified through Christ-like cross country participation in NCCAA member
colleges or universities.
Wilhelmi-Haskell Stewardship Award
The Wilhelmi-Haskell Stewardship Award is awarded to individuals who,
over a period of years, have exhibited dedicated work and loyal support of the
NCCAA program and ministry.
NCCAA Michelle Akers Award
The outstanding NCCAA Christian junior or senior women's soccer player
(Division I) of the nation that possesses a vital Christian testimony on and
off the field and exhibits outstanding leadership qualities including Christian
service activities. This award, sponsored by Universal Marketing, highlights
excellence in competition, skill and service. The award shall be presented
annually at the National Men’s Soccer Championships by Mr. Gary Beck, CEO of
Universal Marketing and former NCCAA Basketball All-American from Greenville
College.
NCCAA Kyle
Rote Jr. Award
The outstanding NCCAA Christian junior or senior men's soccer player (Division
I) of the nation that possesses a vital Christian testimony on and off the field
and exhibits outstanding leadership qualities including Christian service activities.
This award, sponsored by Universal Marketing, highlights excellence in
competition, skill and service. The award shall be presented annually at the
National Men’s Soccer Championships by Mr. Gary Beck, CEO of Universal Marketing
and former NCCAA Basketball All-American from Greenville College.
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