The ELITE 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 90 championships.

2010 Kellen Beckwith, Olivet (swimming)
2011 Kellen Beckwith, Olivet (swimming)
2011 Melissa Oosterhouse, Calvin (tennis)
2011 Brad Wassink, Calvin (soccer)
2012 Chelsea Wiese, Hope (swimming)
2013 Michelle Kerr, Hope (cross country)
2013 Jayne Kessel, Hope (volleyball)
2014 Jayne Kessel, Hope (volleyball) 
2015 Brett Stoughton, Calvin (swimming)
2015 Michelle Kerr, Hope (cross country)
2015 John Admiraal, Calvin (soccer)
2016 Kaitlyn Arnold, Alma (outdoor track & field)
2016 Kaitlyn Arnold, Alma (cross country)
2016 Alyssa Scholten, Calvin (volleyball)
2019 Ian Adams, Calvin (soccer)

NCAA D3 Women's Hero of the Year

The HERO of the Year award celebrates one female and one male graduating senior in each division of NCAA athletics. HERO of the Year finalists are student-athletes who have demonstrated tremendous athletic, academic, and leadership skill throughout their collegiate careers, and are HEROES in their own right. 

2017 Grace Smith, Kalamazoo (soccer and women's basketball)

Allstate Good Works Team

This national award shines a light on athletes for the things they accomplish off the field of play.

2013 Colton Overway, Hope (basketball)
2014 Grant Neil, Hope (basketball)
2016 Ben Gardner, Hope (basketball)
2017 Grace Smith, Kalamazoo (basketball)