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Athletic Solutions Champions of Character Awards Announced
Posted: Feb 28, 2026

Athletic Solutions Champions of Character Awards Announced

This the 25th anniversary of the NAIA's Champions of Character program, and the Cal Pac – along with partner Athletic Solutions – recognizes a student-athlete from each team who best represents the core values of the NAIA.

 

2026 NAIA CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER

 

CAL MARITIME Chiron Pham & Emily Newton
NO. NEW MEXICO Harkirath Makhar & Romina Lopez
PACIFIC UNION John Hemsley & Ronna-Lee Henry
SIMPSON Kellen Torrey & Moriah Bowles
STANTON Jacob Lee & Estela Sancho
WESTCLIFF Wonjin Jang

 

These young leaders represent their teams with the qualities of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Sportsmanship, and Servant-Leadership. Said Commissioner Dr. Don Ott, "I'm always so encouraged by the student-athletes who not only excel on the court but also live out these values in a way others see and appreciate who they are, not just how they play."

Athletic Solutions is the Cal Pac's exclusive NIL partner, working with each institution to provide every athlete with a simple way to celebrate their sport, but also to give their family, friends, and fans an easy way to be part of their team.

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