DIIICA Student-Athlete of the Year Nominees
The Division III Commissioners' Association (DIIICA) established its Student-Athlete of the Year awards for Men's and Women's Sports in 2022. The award recognizes graduating student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service, and leadership.
Voting is conducted by the commissioners within each of the ten NCAA regions, with the top men's sport and women's sport honorees recognized as finalists for the Awards Committee to select the Division III Commissioners' Association Men's Sport and Women's Sport Student-Athlete of the Year.
Student-Athlete of the Year Nominees 2022–2026 · 11 nominees
| Year |
Name |
Institution |
Sport |
| 2026 |
Ellie Hernes |
Bethel University |
Women's Track & Field |
| 2026 |
Zach Frank |
Saint John's University |
Football |
| 2025 |
Collin Thompson |
Concordia College |
Football |
| 2025 |
Hailey Gregg |
Bethel University |
Women's Track & Field |
| 2025 |
Peyton Starks |
Macalester College |
Women's Basketball |
| 2024 |
Annessa Ihde |
Bethel University |
Women's Track & Field |
| 2024 |
Jaycee Rhodes |
St. Catherine University |
Women's Golf |
| 2024 |
Will Kelly |
St. Olaf College |
Men's Cross Country/Track & Field |
| 2023 |
Birgen Nelson |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
Women's Track & Field |
| 2023 |
Nick Aney |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
Men's Tennis |
| 2022 |
Macy Klein |
St. Catherine University |
Women's Swimming & Diving |
School Summary
| Institution |
Nominees |
| Bethel University |
3 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College |
2 |
| St. Catherine University |
2 |
| Concordia College |
1 |
| Macalester College |
1 |
| Saint John's University |
1 |
| St. Olaf College |
1 |