Lindsey Shaffer	Cody Snouffer

Leading the way was the MVNU women's soccer team which had six players earn the award. Lindsey Shaffer (3.91), Courtney Ricker (3.87), Erin Washington (3.85), Jenessa Loewen (3.71), Denče Stentz (3.66), and Amanda Woods (3.54) were each recognized for the Lady Cougars.

The MVNU men's soccer team had three players claim the accolades as Cody Snouffer (3.91), Jake Reber (3.79), and Kemar Jackson (3.56) were each honored.
The MVNU men's and women's cross country teams each landed on person on the list as Nate Winters (3.52) and Caitlin Campbell (3.78) were recognized, and the MVNU women's volleyball team was represented by Sarah Yutzy (3.63).

To be eligible for the NAIA Scholar-Athlete award a student-athlete must be a junior or senior with a 3.50 grade point average or higher with at least one year of attendance at the nominating school. Last year, MVNU had a school-record 28 players recognized.