This award will be provided to one student-athlete per team for each sponsored sport with the recipients selected by the coaches of the teams following each season of competition. Student-athletes should be selected based on the criteria outlined in the NAIA Champions of Character Programs which is based on the following:

• Respect - Those associated with sport show respect by treating themselves, other persons, institutions and their sport according to the highest standards of conduct. It implies civilized and gracious behavior to players, coaches, fans and parents.
• Responsibility - Athletes show responsibility by making academic progress toward graduation their top priority. They solve problems rather than make excuses, and are reliable team players. Students should be accountable for their actions and decisions.
• Integrity - For student competitors, integrity means keeping commitments and conducting honest behavior and student-athletes must know and understand the Student-Athlete Pledge.
• Servant Leadership - placing the group first and becoming responsible for personal and group roles while performing at your best…having a primary purpose of serving others while striving to become a personal and team leader as well as provides a critical service to society and the great gift of good example.
• Sportsmanship - high standards and demonstrate fairness and equity in contests and relationships.