WICHITA, KS - The KCAC has announced the recipients of the Football KCAC Champion of Character Awards. The KCAC Champion of Character Award recognizes continuing student-athletes who have participated in intercollegiate athletics for a minimum of one full academic year. Recipients need to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher and have demonstrated the Champion of Character core vales of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Sportsmanship, and Servant Leadership.
Criteria for being selected for the All-KCAC COC Award:
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Identified as a full-time student in good standing
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Be currently participating in a varsity intercollegiate program
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One full academic year of full-time status and participation in the varsity intercollegiate sport program
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Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
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Students may be nominated and receive the COC Award up to 3 times during their career, provided the above criteria are met
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Student Athletes are nominated by their head coaches
This year's Champion of Character Award recipients are:
John Brown - McPherson College
Andy Otto - Ottawa University
Nick Brown - Tabor College
Ty Russell - Bethany College
Noah Wooten - University of Saint Mary
Jeff Schaefer - Southwestern College
Ryley Greenbaum - Friends University
Will Peterson - Bethel College
Justin Hejny - Sterling College
Pat Shelton - Kansas Wesleyan University
This year's recipient of the Dr. Tedd Kessinger Champions of Character Award is:
Andy Otto - Ottawa University