Student-athletes are nominated by their institution's head coach and must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved a junior academic status in order qualify for the honor. 

Bobcat cross country head coach, Dr. Johann Murray, was excited to have two of his runners recognized.  Murray said, “As a student-athlete, you have to be able to balance your academics with your sport.  It is not easy, but I am very proud of what both Danielle and Kesha have done to earn this honor.  Not only are they members of the cross country team, but they are very active in other student organizations on campus as well.  So, it is easy to see that they have figured out what it takes to be successful.”