CLEVELAND – The University of Montevallo has been recognized by the Division II Athletics Directors Association as a recipient of the 2023-24 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award.
Montevallo earns the award with 165 student-athletes earning 3.5 or higher cumulative GPAs.
For the second straight year, more than 19,000 student-athletes were recognized (19,774) across NCAA Division II.
"The goal of this program since inception has been to showcase the amazing student-athletes, coaches and staff, across our Division II landscape. We are fortunate to recognize such deserving individuals on an annual basis," said Mike McFarland, director of athletics at Bloomsburg University and current D2 ADA President. "We couldn't be prouder of the work that these individuals put into their craft. Our industry will be a better place as these student-athletes head out into the real world."
The Gulf South Conference featured a total of 917 student-athletes on the list with Montevallo leading the way.
| Gulf South Conference |
917 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery |
72 |
| Delta State University |
118 |
| Lee University |
111 |
| The University of West Alabama |
71 |
| Union University |
42 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville |
94 |
| University of Montevallo |
165 |
| University of West Florida |
133 |
| University of West Georgia |
111 |
About the award
To qualify for this honor, the following must occur:
- The AD MUST BE a CURRENT dues-paying member of the D2 ADA.
- Student-athlete must have …
- a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- have attended a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work
- have been an active member of an intercollegiate team during his/her last academic year
About D2 ADA: The D2 ADA is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of Division II athletics directors. For more information about the D2 ADA, please visit
www.div2ada.com The D2 ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 60th year. For more information on NACDA and the 18 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit
www.nacda.com
