Allstate and NACDA unveil nominees for inaugural Good Works Team, celebrating all college sports, athletes
Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) have announced 193 student-athlete nominees for the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter). The nominees, comprising 115 women and 78 men across 17 winter sports, were selected for their excellence in academics, sports, and community impact.
The program expands upon the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team tradition, which has recognized college football players since 1992. A distinguished Selection Committee, including ESPN personalities Holly Rowe and Sam Acho, will choose 20 final members (10 female and 10 male) for the 2024-25 team.
Eligible nominees must have completed at least one year of college coursework and represent one of five divisions: NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, or Junior/Community Colleges. The initiative will honor 60 student-athletes annually across fall, winter, and spring seasons.
Allstate e la National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) hanno annunciato 193 candidati studenti-atleti per la prima edizione del Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Inverno). I candidati, che comprendono 115 donne e 78 uomini provenienti da 17 sport invernali, sono stati selezionati per la loro eccellenza accademica, sportiva e l'impatto nella comunità.
Il programma si basa sulla tradizione dell'Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, che ha riconosciuto i giocatori di football universitario dal 1992. Un prestigioso Comitato di Selezione, composto da personalità di ESPN come Holly Rowe e Sam Acho, sceglierà 20 membri finali (10 femmine e 10 maschi) per la squadra 2024-25.
I candidati idonei devono aver completato almeno un anno di corsi universitari e rappresentare una delle cinque divisioni: NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA o College/Comunità. L'iniziativa onorerà annualmente 60 studenti-atleti nelle stagioni autunnali, invernali e primaverili.
Allstate y la Asociación Nacional de Directores de Atletismo Universitario (NACDA) han anunciado 193 nominados estudiantes-atletas para el inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Invierno). Los nominados, que incluyen 115 mujeres y 78 hombres de 17 deportes de invierno, fueron seleccionados por su excelencia en lo académico, deportivo y su impacto en la comunidad.
El programa amplía la tradición del Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, que ha reconocido a jugadores de fútbol americano universitario desde 1992. Un distinguido Comité de Selección, que incluye a personalidades de ESPN como Holly Rowe y Sam Acho, elegirá a 20 miembros finales (10 mujeres y 10 hombres) para el equipo 2024-25.
Los nominados elegibles deben haber completado al menos un año de cursos universitarios y representar una de cinco divisiones: NCAA División I, II, III, NAIA o Colegios Comunitarios. La iniciativa honrará a 60 estudiantes-atletas anualmente a lo largo de las temporadas de otoño, invierno y primavera.
올스테이트와 대학 체육 감독 협회(NACDA)가 최초의 올스테이트 NACDA 굿 워크스 팀(겨울)을 위한 193명의 학생 운동선수 후보를 발표했습니다. 후보자들은 17개의 겨울 스포츠에서 115명의 여성과 78명의 남성으로 구성되어 있으며, 학업, 스포츠 및 지역 사회에 미친 영향에서 탁월함을 인정받았습니다.
이 프로그램은 1992년부터 대학 미식축구 선수들을 인정해온 올스테이트 AFCA 굿 워크스 팀의 전통을 확장한 것입니다. ESPN 인물인 홀리 로우와 샘 아초를 포함한 저명한 선정 위원회가 2024-25 팀의 최종 20명(여성 10명, 남성 10명)을 선택할 것입니다.
후보자는 최소 1년의 대학 과정을 이수해야 하며, NCAA 1, 2, 3부, NAIA 또는 주니어/커뮤니티 대학 중 하나의 부서를 대표해야 합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 가을, 겨울 및 봄 시즌 동안 매년 60명의 학생 운동선수를 기리게 됩니다.
Allstate et l'Association nationale des directeurs d'athlétisme collégial (NACDA) ont annoncé 193 candidats étudiants-athlètes pour la première édition de l'Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Hiver). Les candidats, comprenant 115 femmes et 78 hommes issus de 17 sports d'hiver, ont été sélectionnés pour leur excellence académique, sportive et leur impact sur la communauté.
Ce programme s'inscrit dans la tradition de l'Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, qui reconnaît les joueurs de football universitaire depuis 1992. Un comité de sélection distingué, comprenant des personnalités d'ESPN comme Holly Rowe et Sam Acho, choisira 20 membres finaux (10 femmes et 10 hommes) pour l'équipe 2024-25.
Les candidats éligibles doivent avoir complété au moins une année de cours universitaires et représenter l'une des cinq divisions : NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA ou Collèges communautaires. L'initiative honorera chaque année 60 étudiants-athlètes au cours des saisons d'automne, d'hiver et de printemps.
Allstate und die National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) haben 193 Schüler-Athleten für das erste Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter) nominiert. Die Nominierten, bestehend aus 115 Frauen und 78 Männern aus 17 Wintersportarten, wurden für ihre herausragenden Leistungen in der Wissenschaft, im Sport und im sozialen Engagement ausgewählt.
Das Programm baut auf der Tradition des Allstate AFCA Good Works Teams auf, das seit 1992 College-Football-Spieler anerkennt. Ein angesehenes Auswahlkomitee, zu dem auch ESPN-Persönlichkeiten wie Holly Rowe und Sam Acho gehören, wird 20 endgültige Mitglieder (10 weibliche und 10 männliche) für das Team 2024-25 auswählen.
Die wahlberechtigten Nominierten müssen mindestens ein Jahr Hochschulstudium absolviert haben und eine der fünf Divisionen vertreten: NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA oder Junior-/Community Colleges. Die Initiative wird jährlich 60 Schüler-Athleten in den Herbst-, Winter- und Frühlingssaisons ehren.
- Expansion of recognition program to include all college sports, increasing brand visibility
- Partnership with major sports organization (NACDA) strengthening institutional relationships
- Enhanced corporate social responsibility initiative building positive brand image
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Nearly 200 student-athletes across collegiate winter sports are recognized for giving back to their communities as part of the newly expanded Good Works Team.
“These young women and men are more than competitors – they’re leaders, changemakers and role models,” said Holly Rowe, ESPN reporter, play-by-play commentator and Allstate NACDA Ambassador. “Their influence extends beyond the game, shaping communities and teaching others the value of leadership skills, like empathy, resilience and integrity, which will last a lifetime.”
Nominees at-a-glance
The 2024-25 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter) celebrates 193 nominees – 115 women and 78 men – spanning 17 sports, including basketball, swimming and diving, gymnastics, ice hockey and many others. Nominees include:
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Sierra
Ballard – Louisiana State University, Women’s Gymnastics -
Paige Bueckers – University of
Connecticut , Women’s Basketball -
Torie Buerger – University of
Kentucky , Women’s Swimming & Diving - Taylor Heie – Umpqua Community College, Women’s Indoor Track & Field
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KaLynn Irey –
Stephens College, Women’s Basketball - Sion James – Duke University, Men’s Basketball
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Emmanuela Katou-Kouami – University of the
District of Columbia , Women's Indoor Track & Field -
Colby Kern –
Saint John's University (Minn.), Men's Swimming & Diving - Sophia Kyrkostas – SUNY Oswego, Women’s Hockey
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Ishmael Leggett – University of
Pittsburgh , Men’s Basketball -
Jahmai Mashak – University of
Tennessee , Men’s Basketball -
Jojo Randby – University of
Nebraska -Lincoln , Women’s Swimming & Diving - Kiani Saxon – Missouri Western State University, Men's Basketball
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Jacob Truscott – University of
Michigan , Men’s Ice Hockey
The full list of 2024-25 Allstate NACDA Winter Good Works Team nominees is available here.
Nominations can be submitted for up to one female and one male student-athlete from each winter sport at an institution. Eligible schools and athletics programs must represent one of five intercollegiate athletics divisions: NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and Junior/Community Colleges. Nominees must have completed at least one year (two semesters) of college coursework at a two-year or four-year institution.
The final 20-member team
A distinguished Selection Committee will select 20 nominees – 10 female and 10 male student-athletes – to join the 2024-25 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter). The committee includes Rowe, ESPN analyst and former University of
- Elizabeth Brady– Chief marketing, customer and communications officer, Allstate
- Ross Bjork – Senior vice president and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed athletics director, The Ohio State University; NACDA president
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Dan
Guerrero – Retired director of athletics, UCLA; NACDA past president - Brian Henderson – Athletics director/assistant vice president of student engagement and inclusion, Patrick & Henry Community College; NACDA Executive Committee, NATYCAA 1st vice president
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Reagan Rossi – Vice president of athletics, College of
Idaho ; NACDA Executive Committee, NAIA-ADA president -
Etienne Thomas – Director of athletics, Winston-Salem State University; NACDA Executive Committee, D2
ADA Board of Directors -
Natalie Winkelfoos – Associate vice president for athletics advancement and Delta Lodge director of athletics & physical education,
Oberlin College; NACDA Executive Committee
A legacy of college sports
Announced in December, the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team builds on the legacy of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, which has celebrated college football players’ good work off the field since 1992. Now, 60 more student-athletes across all sports and all divisions will be honored annually – three groups of 20 representing the fall, winter and spring collegiate athletics seasons.
“Athletes in sports that don’t always make the headlines demonstrate the same dedication to service and leadership as any other competitor,” said Elizabeth Brady, Allstate’s chief marketing, customer and communications officer. “The overwhelmingly positive response to our first-ever Allstate NACDA Good Works Team shows how much this spotlight and support matters. We’re honored to share the stories of these inspiring student-athletes.”
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