Game Plan 4 LIFE Character Award

Game Plan 4 LIFE Student-Athlete Award:
The purpose of the Game Plan 4 LIFE Character Award is to recognize NCCAA student-athletes who epitomize the Christian character qualities of Love, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence. Nominations come from the winners of each of the superlative awards of each individual sport.

Game Plan 4 LIFE Athletic Staff Paul & Carolyn Berry Award:
The purpose of the Game Plan 4 LIFE Character Award is to recognize NCCAA athletic staff who epitomize the Christian character qualities of Love, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence. Paul Berry and his wife, Carolyn, have served the NCCAA in almost every volunteer role offered by the association since 2000. Having served at NCCAA members George Fox College, Cedarville University, Christian Heritage College, and The Master’s College, both Paul and Carolyn displayed a love for Christian higher education, specifically the use of intercollegiate athletics to impact the next generation. As a Regional Coordinator, Paul has given his time and talent to ensure the West Region was well represented and remained active within the NCCAA. After being elected 2nd Vice-President of Membership in 2000, Paul served as Member President from 2005-2008 and remains on the Board of Directors as an emeritus member today. Lesser known roles of service include the NCCAA Pro-Am, where Paul was a committee member and Carolyn a volunteer and ladies’ devotional leader, and the NCCAA Annual Convention where Carolyn volunteered for any task available. Throughout all their service to member schools and the NCCAA, Paul and Carolyn served with all four traits of the Game Plan 4 Life: Love, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence. Those who know them know they made others better and have been role models in how to keep a marriage vibrant and God-honoring for over 58 years. Nominations are due to the National Office by March 1.

GP4L CHARACTER AWARD RECIPIENTS
Year	Student-Athletes	Athletic Staff
2026 Story	Marley Aune, University of Northwestern Ben Sowers, Boyce College	Krista Iverson, Emmaus University Gregg Mucerino, Dallas Christian College
2025 Story	Katelyn Crosby, Randall University Clayton Winter, Asbury University	Danae Widbin, University of Northwestern Billy Aune, University of Northwestern
2024 Story	Maddie Ryman, Grace College Bryce Crabb, University of Northwestern	Judy Allen, Trinity Baptist College Chad Mayes, Asbury University
2023 Story	Kristin Yuan, Faith Baptist Bible College Jordan White, Manhattan Christian College	Sarah Connally, University of Northwestern Dave Hieb, University of Northwestern
2022 Story	Autumn Herriford, Asbury University Sam Kiser, Campbellsville University	Hannah McCarrell, University of Northwestern Jonny Gamet, Bob Jones University
2021 Story	Sacia Hanson, Grace College Coby Jones, Johnson University Tennessee	Alicia du'Monceaux, University of Northwestern Brian Fincham, Faith Baptist BIble College
2020 Story	Alexa Hill, Grace College Tanner Youngberg, University of Northwestern	Hilary Lakes, Campbellsville University Gui Fadlalla, Kansas Christian College
2019 Story	Kylee Leffew, Bob Jones University Andrew Taylor, Maranatha Baptist University	Kelly Sharp, Grace College Steve Edwards, Brewton-Parker College
2018 Story	Alanna Battermann, Columbia International University Chris Baker, McMurry University	Julia Reininga, Southern Wesleyan University Dr. Neal Ring, Bob Jones University
2017 Story	Karen Moe, University of Northwestern Malcolm Mann, Mid-America Christian University	Amy Strong, Trinity Christian College Dan George, Grace Bible College
2016 Story	Tera Weyer, North Central University Daniel Anderson, Maranatha Baptist University	Beth Wilmeth, University of Northwestern Hank Moore, Southwestern Assemblies of God University
2015 Story	Melissa Loretto, Trinity International University Sutton Rehwaldt, North Central University	Kim Abbott, Columbia International University Martin Ward, Providence University College
2014 Story	Leah Rutt, Dallas Baptist University Taylor Pill, Maranatha Baptist University	Cammie Petree, McMurry University Adam Preston, Campbellsville University
2013 Story	Torey DeLozier, Maranatha Baptist Bible College Austin Muchow, North Central University	Dr. Vickie Denny, Clearwater Christian College Mike Faro, Roberts Wesleyan College
2012 Story	Emma Kile, Clearwater Christian College Corey Burke, Judson University (IL)	N/A
2011	Greta King, Northwestern College Dayton Merrell, Grace College	N/A