JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Jimmie Pride) – The University of Jamestown was one of 16 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) institutions to receive a perfect score of 100 in the 2020-21 Champions of Character initiative, the national office announced Wednesday.
UJ earned the Gold designation for the second straight academic year.
Traditionally, institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earn points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year. The NAIA worked to collaborate with member institutions to better reflect efforts that were impacted by transition and adjustments from COVID-19.
A total of 157 NAIA member institutions were named Champions of Character Five-Star Award winners.
Award levels are based on the number of points earned: gold (90-100 points), silver (75-89 points) and bronze (60-74 points). Overall, 181 NAIA institutions were named Champions of Character Five-Star Award winners for 2020-21.