These awards are presented to all student-athletes who excel in the classroom. Nominees must have completed two terms of attendance and earned at least 24 semester hours of college level work, have attained a grade point average of 3.25 or higher based on all courses attempted at the current institution and from all previously attended institutions, and be participating in his/her sport during the semester in which the nomination is made. The Conference SID prepares certificates for those being awarded and coordinates their presence on the web page.