University of Evansville volleyball player Ellen Sawin was one of 10 Missouri Valley Conference student-athletes to be named as an MVC State Farm Good Neighbor Award winner, as announced by Commissioner Doug Elgin.
In order to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport, during the season of recognition. The Valley recognizes 10 MVC student-athletes three times annually (fall, winter, spring) for a total of 30 honorees.
Sawin, a junior from New Lenox, Ill., exceeds all eligibility qualifications. Below is a list of just a few of her accomplishments and activities:
• Dean's List (twice)
• Honors Program member
• Student-athlete of the week
• MVC SAAC Rep
• SAAC Board member
• Two time Relay for Life team captain
• Salvation Army bell ringer
• United Way volunteer
• Read Across America participant
• Ace of Hearts Kids Night Out
• Volunteer at Human Society
• Circle K Special Education Prom
• Adopt a Family program
• Organized fundraisers for 2 currently disabled student-athletes
• Just Read
• Special Olympics track volunteer
• Toys for Tots-shopped, fundraised and delivered toys
• Visited area nursing homes
For more about Aces in the community, check out the
SAAC website.
