The Region will recognize, without regard to sport, any athlete for their ability and performance. Each nominee must meet each of the following criteria:
- Must be submitted by Athletic Director
- Must have completed two (2) semesters of college work at the college from which student is nominated
- Must have participated in at least one season at the varsity level at the college from which student nominated
- Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale for a minimum of 24 semester hours. In computing the final grade point average, remedial/developmental course work cannot be used to meet the requirements for this award
- The student-athlete must have achieved NJCAA All-American status at least one year in student's sport
- The nomination form, two 3x5 photographs, a copy of student transcript, and any supporting documentation (letters of recommendations, newspaper clippings, statistical reports, etc.) will be submitted to the Region XVI Director
