ST. LOUIS – In an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes, the Missouri Valley Conference has created the State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award. Ten student-athletes have been named by Commissioner Jeff Jackson as the honorees for the 2021-22 Fall season and one of the most deserving student-athletes at the University of Evansville is one of the recipients – volleyball player Hannah Watkins.
She is one of ten in the conference to receive the honor this fall with the others including: Katherine Poore, Bradley, Volleyball; Meghan Brown, Drake, Women's Soccer; Ashley Santos, Illinois State, Women's Soccer; Madeline Williams, Indiana State, Volleyball; Abby Swanson, Loyola, Women's Soccer; Lillie Kaempfe, Missouri State, Women's Cross Country; Brawntae Wells, UNI, Football; Kailyn Stone, Southern Illinois, Women's Soccer; Rylee Cookerly, Valparaiso, Volleyball.
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 will recognize 10 student-athletes three times annually (Fall, Winter, Spring), for a total of 30 honorees. Institutions select their State Farm MVC Good Neighbor Award honorees.
Watkins has supported multiple local organizations, but one that she has worked extensively with has been Young & Established Evansville. The organization works to inspire and motivate local youth through various activities and events. Her other work includes serving as a representative on the student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC), YWCA, holiday reading at local elementary schools, volleyball developmental program and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Evansville.
A 3-time honoree on the Dean's List, Watkins has a 3.647 GPA and is a Management major. Watkins has been recognized on the MVC Academic Honor Roll and as a Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention. She received the award during Friday's home match versus Drake.
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