The NCAA Inspiration Award is awarded to one of the following who is associated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association: a current or former varsity letter-winner, a coach, or an administrator. The award is given to an individual who "when confronted with a life-altering situation used perseverance, dedication and determination to overcome the event and now serves as a role model to give hope and inspiration to others in similar situations."[1]
The Inspiration Award was first awarded in 2002. The recipients of the award are:
Student athlete awards
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NCAA |
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Senior CLASS Award |
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Academic All-America Team Members of the Year |
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Other |
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High school |
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2003: Amanda Walton 2003: Todd Williams 2004: Emily Miller 2004: Mike Nyeholt 2005: Michelle Thomas 2005: Macharia Yuot 2006: John Doar 2006: Lois Taurman 2010: 2007 B.U. baseball team 2012: Louis Zamperini 2016: Lauren Hill 2019: Maggie Nichols 2020: Rocky Bleier 2022: Steve Gleason 2023: The Black 14 2024: Roxanne Dunn |