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 Doug Elgin as the honorees for the 2017-18 Fall season.
This year's Fall honorees include Jacob Taylor, Bradley, Men's Soccer; Bailee Cofer, Drake, Women's Cross Country; Matt Keller, Evansville, Men's Soccer; Wes Ward, Illinois State, Men's Cross Country; Sarah Peterson, Indiana State, Volleyball; Maddy Moser, Loyola, Volleyball; Lily Johnson, Missouri State, Volleyball; Ashley Norem, Northern Iowa, Women's Cross Country; Abby Barrow, Southern Illinois, Volleyball; Jacob Keck, Valparaiso, Men's Soccer.
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.
Sarah Peterson, Indiana State, Volleyball, Senior
- Dean's List Honoree, maintaining a 3.85 GPA (since Freshman year)
- AD Honor Roll
- Community Service:
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
- Catholic Charities
- Bethany House
- 4th and Chestnut Center
- Hanson House
- Ran volleyball camps and clinics
