DII Cross CountryRegional Athlete of the Year History |
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Atlantic Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2024 | Jan Thewes, Davis and Elkins | Anna Igims, Slippery Rock |
| 2023 | George Couttie, Charleston (W.Va.) | Kylie Anicic, Edinboro |
| 2022 | Issac Prather, Concord (W.Va.) | Kylie Anicic, Edinboro |
| 2021 | Issac Prather, Concord (W.Va.) | Elise Leveel, Charleston (W.Va.) |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Jack Mastandrea, Charleston (W.Va.) | Stefanie Parsons, Edinboro |
| 2018 | Jason Weitzel, Concord (W.Va.) | Alicia Belko, California (Pa.) |
| 2017 | Robert Moser, Shippensburg | Julie Friend, California (Pa.) |
| 2016 | Addison Monroe, Lock Haven | Casey Norton, Shippensburg |
| 2015 |
Dylan Mountain, Lock Haven
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Ida Narbuvoll, Edinboro |
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2014
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Aaron Dinzeo, California (Pa.)
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Kasey Jones, Edinboro
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| 2013 |
Alex Monroe, Lock Haven
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Vicki Davis, Bloomsburg |
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2012
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Alex Monroe, Lock Haven
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Katie Spratford, Shippensburg
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2011
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Alex Monroe, Lock Haven
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Neely Spence, Shippensburg
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2010
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Nathan Zondlo, Lock Haven
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Neely Spence, Shippensburg
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2009
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Ben Hahn, Edinboro
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Neely Spence, Shippensburg
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2008
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Chris Clark, California (Pa.)
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Neely Spence, Shippensburg
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Central Region
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Year
|
Men
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Women
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| 2024 | Ryan Hartman, Augustana (S.D.) | Alyssa Becker, U-Mary |
| 2023 | Peter Kipkemboi, East Central (Okla.) | Lindsay Cunningham, Winona State |
| 2022 | Gidieon Kimutai, Missouri Southern | Lindsay Cunningham, Winona State |
| 2021 | Ryan Riddle, Missouri Southern | Lindsay Cunningham, Winona State |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Gidieon Kimutai, Missouri Southern | Ida Narbuvoll, U-Mary |
| 2018 | Gidieon Kimutai, Missouri Southern | Jaiden Schuette, U-Mary |
| 2017 | Mason Phillips, Sioux Falls | Alexis Zeis, U-Mary |
| 2016 | Vincent Kiprop, Missouri Southern | Alexis Zeis, U-Mary |
| 2015 |
Vincent Kiprop, Missouri Southern
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Alexis Zeis, U-Mary |
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2014
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Harald Karbo, Augustana (S.D.)
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Smantha Rivard, Minnesota Duluth
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| 2013 | Paul Yak, Augustana (S.D.) | Jennifer Agnew, U-Mary |
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2012
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Travis Beniak, Augustana (S.D.)
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Runa Falch, Augustana (S.D.)
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2011
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Gabriel Proctor, Western Colorado
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Lauren Kleppin, Western Colorado
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2010
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Ben Zywicki, Colo. School of Mines
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Kristen McGlynn, Adams State
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2009
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Reuben Mwei, Adams State
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Morgan Place, Minnesota Duluth
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2008
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Aaron Braun, Adams State
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Shannon Payne, UC-Colorado Springs
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East Region
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Year
|
Men
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Women
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| 2024 | Owen White, Roberts Wesleyan | Caitlin Burmester, Bentley |
| 2023 | Wondu Summa, Franklin Pierce | Isabel Marsh, Adelphi |
| 2022 | Wondu Summa, Franklin Pierce | Ashley Corcoran, Southern New Hampshire |
| 2021 | Ezra Mutai, American International | Franciscah Cherotich, American International |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Ezra Mutai, American International | Samantha Curtin, Stonehill |
| 2018 | Leakey Kipkosgei, American International | Kendall Fitzgerald, Post |
| 2017 | Leakey Kipkosgei, American International | Emily Knox, Stonehill |
| 2016 | Leakey Kipkosgei, American International | Nicole Borofski, Stonehill |
| 2015 |
John Chirchir, American International
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Nicole Borofski, Stonehill |
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2014
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Mike Biwott, American International
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Rachel Prutsman, Roberts Wesleyan
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| 2013 | Mike Biwott, American International | Tara Dooley, Bentley |
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2012
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Jeff Veiga, UMass Lowell
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Jeptui Cherutich, American International
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2011
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Glarius Rop, American International
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Jeptui Cherutich, American International
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2010
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Jeff Veiga, UMass Lowell
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Jeptui Cherutich, American International
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2009
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Glarius Rop, American International
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Erin Carmone, Stonehill
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2008
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Ruben Sanca, UMass Lowell
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Christina Dalomba, UMass Lowell
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Midwest Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2024 | Evan Horgan, Lewis | Lauren Kiley, Grand Valley State |
| 2023 | Ransom Allen, Wayne State (Mich.) | Liz Wamsley, Hillsdale |
| 2022 | Zach Kreft, Walsh | Klaudia O’Malley, Grand Valley State |
| 2021 | CarLee Stimpfel, Saginaw Valley State | Jennifer Comastri, Southern Indiana |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Titus Winders, Southern Indiana | Allie Ludge, Grand Valley State |
| 2018 | Titus Winders, Southern Indiana | Sarah Berger, Grand Valley State |
| 2017 | James Ngandu, Tiffin | Sarah Berger, Walsh |
| 2016 | James Ngandu, Tiffin | Jessica Reeves, Southern Indiana |
| 2015 |
Benjamin Tuttle, Cedarville
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Emily Oren, Hillsdale |
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2014
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Tyler Pence, Southern Indiana
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Emily Oren, Hillsdale
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| 2013 | Johnnie Guy, Southern Indiana | Samantha Johnson, Ferris State |
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2012
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Matt Brooker, Cedarville
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Allyson Winchester, Grand Valley State
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2011
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Anthony Witt, Grand Valley State
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Amanda Putt, Hillsdale
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2010
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Tyler Emmorey, Grand Valley State
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Christina Muir, Ferris State
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2009
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Tyler Emmorey, Grand Valley State
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Christina Muir, Ferris State
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2008
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Chris Hammer, Grand Valley State
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Rachelle Malette, Wayne State (Mich.)
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South Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2024 | Sam Wilhelm, Alabama-Huntsville | Aria Hawkins, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2023 | Jan Lukas Becker, Mississippi College | Aria Hawkins, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2022 | Jan Lukas Becker, Mississippi College | Johanna Wistokat, Christian Brothers |
| 2021 | Shane Bracken, Saint Leo | Celine Ritter, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Mathew Chesum, Benedict | Celine Ritter, Lee (Tenn.) |
| 2018 | Christian Noble, Lee (Tenn.) | Sarah Edens, Embry-Riddle (Fla.) |
| 2017 | Ronald Cheserek, Saint Leo | Colett Rampf, Saint Leo |
| 2016 | Alfred Chelanga, Shorter | Colett Rampf, Saint Leo |
| 2015 |
Alfred Chelanga, Shorter
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Colett Rampf, Saint Leo |
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2014
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Dessie Demlew, Benedict
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Kelley Bahn, West Florida
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| 2013 | Valentine Lenz, Saint Leo | Vicky Winslow, Alabama-Huntsville |
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2012
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Blaise Binns, Alabama-Huntsville
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Kelly Hagan, Tampa
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2011
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Moses Kirui, Florida Tech
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Heather Nicolosi, Tampa
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2010
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Daniel Kirwa, Harding
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Heather Nicolosi, Tampa
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2009
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Daniel Kirwa, Harding
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Sara Trane, Florida Tech
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2008
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Daniel Kirwa, Harding
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Jessica Forrester, Tampa
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South Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2024 | Romain Legendre, Adams State | Tristian Spence, Adams State |
| 2023 | William Amponsah, West Texas A&M | Brianna Robles, Adams State |
| 2022 | Dillon Powell, Colo. School of Mines | Florance Uwajeneza, West Texas A&M |
| 2021 | Dillon Powell, Colo. School of Mines | Brianna Robles, Adams State |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Ezekiel Kipchirchir, West Texas A&M | Stephanie Cotter, Adams State |
| 2018 | Grant Colligan, Colo. School of Mines | Alicja Konieczek, Western Colorado |
| 2017 | Lucio Ramirez, Adams State | Malena Grover, Adams State |
| 2016 | Sydney Gidabuday, Adams State | Mercy Rotich, Eastern New Mexico |
| 2015 |
Keifer Johnson, Western Colorado
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Kelsey Bruce, Dallas Baptist |
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2014
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Tabor Stevens, Adams State
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Lauren Martin, Adams State
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| 2013 | Vegard Olstad, Western Colorado | Lauren Martin, Adams State |
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2012
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Kevin Batt, Adams State
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Alicia Nelson, Adams State
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2011
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Laban Sialo, Central Missouri
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Chloe Susset, Abilene Christian
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2010
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Amos Sang, Abilene Christian
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Anais Belledant, Abilene Christian
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2009
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Amos Sang, Abilene Christian
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Kimi Shank, Missouri Southern
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2008
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Julius Nyango, Abilene Christian
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Kimi Shank, Missouri Southern
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Southeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2024 | Ricardo Barbosa, Wingate | Taylor Stone, Flagler |
| 2023 | Titouan Le Grix, Wingate | Mikayla Jones, Catawba |
| 2022 | Joshua Chepkesir, UNC Pembroke | Madison Clay, Catawba |
| 2021 | Jan Lukas Becker, Queens (N.C.) | Lara Orrock, Wingate |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Joshua Chepkesir, UNC Pembroke | Leah Hanle, Mount Olive |
| 2018 | Joshua Chepkesir, UNC Pembroke | Leah Hanle, Mount Olive |
| 2017 | Silus Kipkoech, UNC Pembroke | Leah Hanle, Mount Olive |
| 2016 | Adam Craig, Mount Olive | Leah Hanle, Mount Olive |
| 2015 |
Alex Griggs, Mars Hill
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Catie Byrd, Queens (N.C.) |
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2014
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Ahmad Nesbitt, North Greenville
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Catie Byrd, Queens (N.C.)
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| 2013 | Dylan Lafond, Mount Olive | Hannah Witt, King |
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2012
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Pardon Ndhlovu, UNC Pembroke
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Kaley Glover, Montevallo
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2011
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Pardon Ndhlovu, UNC Pembroke
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Kate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne
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2010
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Meshack Koyiaki, Columbus State
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Kate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne
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2009
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Oscar Ogwaro, Queens (N.C.)
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Kate Griewisch, Lenoir-Rhyne
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2008
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Oscar Ogwaro, Queens (N.C.)
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Allison Kreutzer, Clayton State
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West Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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| 2024 | Mario Giannini, Chico State | Rosie Fordham, Alaska Fairbanks |
| 2023 | Johan Correa, Central Washington | Kendall Kramer, Alaska Fairbanks |
| 2022 | Charlie Dannatt, Simon Fraser | Naomi Bailey, Alaska Fairbanks |
| 2021 | Patrick Kiprop, Fresno Pacific | Kaela Dishion, Cal State Stanislaus |
| 2020 | No Award Given (COVID-19) | No Award Given (COVID-19) |
| 2019 | Josh Litwiller, Cal State San Marcos | Emmanuelah Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage |
| 2018 | Eddie King, Chico State | Emmanuelah Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage |
| 2017 | David Ribich, Western Oregon | Caroline Kurgat, Alaska Anchorage |
| 2016 | William Reyes, Chico State | Laura Aceves, Cal State Bernardino |
| 2015 |
Henry Cheseto, Alaska Anchorage
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Joyce Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage |
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2014
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Henry Cheseto, Alaska Anchorage
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Katelyn Steen, Western Washington
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| 2013 | Isaac Chavez, Chico State | Susan Tanui, Alaska Anchorage |
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2012
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Micah Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage
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Susan Tanui, Alaska Anchorage
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2011
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Micah Chelimo, Alaska Anchorage
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Ruth Keino, Alaska Anchorage
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2010
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Marko Cheseto, Alaska Anchorage
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Sarah Porter, Western Washington
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2009
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Marko Cheseto, Alaska Anchorage
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Jessica Pixler, Seattle Pacific
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2008
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Scott Bauhs, Chico State
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Jessica Pixler, Seattle Pacific
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Region Athletes of the Year – Past Regions
The following awards listings are a work in progress. If you have additions to make to these lists, please contact Director of Media Tom Lewis.
Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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1993
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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East Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Jeff Weiss, Slippery Rock
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Rachel Lanzel, Edinboro
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2006
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Ryan Blood, Lock Haven
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Nicole Blaesser, Indiana (Pa.)
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2005
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Jeff Weiss, Slippery Rock Pennsylvania
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Mindy Sawtelle, Indiana Pennsylvania
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Mark Stallings, Millersville Pennsylvania
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Sara Raschiatore, Indiana Pennsylvania
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– more years coming soon –
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Great Lakes Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Nate Peck, Grand Valley State
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Rachelle Malette, Wayne State University
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2006
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Nate Peck, Grand Valley State
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Laura Aderman, Grand Valley State
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2005
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Nate Peck, Grand Valley State
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Mandi Zemba, Grand Valley State
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Nick Cordes, Ashland
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Caitlin Compton, Northern Michigan
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– more years coming soon –
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New England Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2001
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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North Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Laurent Ngirakamaro, New Mexico Highlands
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Tanya Gaurmer, Adams State
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2006
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Kim Hogarth, Western Colorado
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Esther Komen, Western Colorado
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2005
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Kelly Christensen, Western Colorado
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Victoria Martinez, Adams State
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Rubin McRae, Western Colorado
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Zoila Gomez, Adams State
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– more years coming soon –
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Northeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Evans Kigen, New York Institute of Technology
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Nicole Radzik, Bryant
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2006
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Chris Croff, Southern Connecticut
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Nicole Plante, UMass Lowell
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2005
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Ryan Agnew, Bentley
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Nicole Plante, Massachusetts
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Carl Mease, Massachusetts
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Meghann Shanahan, Stonehill
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– more years coming soon –
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South Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Emmanuel Kirwa, Benedict
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Janee Jones, Harding
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2006
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Julius Kosgei, Harding
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Emry McKay, North Alabama
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2005
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James Cheruiyot, Harding
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Aoife Cooke, Arkansas Tech
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Zepherinus Joseph, North Florida
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Janet Kogo, Harding
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– more years coming soon –
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South Central Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Serge Gasore, Abilene Christian
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Jonel Rossbach, Emporia State
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2006
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Nicodemus Naimadu, Abilene Christian
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Jacquie Faust, Truman State
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2005
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Nicodemus Naimadu, Abilene Christian
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Trina Cox, Abilene Christian
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Alfred Rugema, Abilene Christian
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Kadri Kelve, Emporia State
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– more years coming soon –
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Southeast Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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Daniel Kanyaruhuru, Queens University of Charlotte
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Stellah Sang, District of Columbia
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2006
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Jon Stoehr, Mars Hill
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Aubrey Morris, Carson-Newman
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2005
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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– more years coming soon –
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West Region
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Year
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Men
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Women
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2007
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John Riak, Saint Martin’s
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Jessica Pixler, Seattle Pacific
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2006
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Todd Iacovelli, Hawaii Pacific
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Jessica Pixler, Seattle Pacific
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2005
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Patrick Boivin, California State, Chico
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Mimi Hodgins, California, San Diego
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2004
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2003
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(missing information)
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(missing information)
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2002
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Paul Kezes, Western Washington
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Annmarie Housen, California State, Los Angeles
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– more years coming soon –
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About the Award
DII Cross Country Regional Athlete of the Year History Atlantic Region Year Men Women 2024 Jan Thewes, Davis and Elkins Anna Igims, Slippery Rock 2023 George Couttie, Charleston (W.Va.) Kylie Anicic, Edinboro 2022 Issac Prather, Concord (W.Va.) Kylie Anicic, Edinboro 2021 Issac Prather, Concord (W.Va.) Elise Leveel, Charleston (W.Va.) 2020 No Award Given (COVID-19) No […]