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The Salem (Va.) Rotary Club announced 20 finalists for the prestigious Jostens Trophy. The Trophy is awarded annually to one men's and one women's Division III basketball player based on their athletic performance, academic achievements and community service.
- Jostens Trophy site
- Fan vote: Scroll down!
The following finalists were selected based on the Salem Rotary Club's review of nominations. Last year's award went to Elyce Knudsen of Millikin and Tyson Cruickshank of Wheaton (Ill.).
| Women's finalists | Men's finalists |
| Claire Brock, Emory | Jack Anderson, Keystone |
| Reilly Campbell, Trinity (Conn.) | Will Bartoszek, Hardin-Simmons |
| Brianna Fitzgerald, SUNY New Paltz | Tyler Dearman, Guilford |
| Aleah Grundahl, UW-Whitewater | Jeff Hunter, Keene State |
| Lauren Huber, Illinois Wesleyan | Josiah Johnson, Mary Hardin-Baylor |
| Alexandra Kerley, Lesley | Ryan Jolly, Piedmont |
| Parris Parmer, Hardin-Simmons | Anthony Mazzeo, Case Western Reserve |
| Cassidy Perry, Gallaudet | Logan Pearson, UW-Platteville |
| Kasey Schipfer, Ohio Wesleyan | Zevi Samet, Yeshiva |
| Toni Thompson, Occidental | Cael Schmitt, Coe |
The Jostens Trophy honors are national awards created by the Rotary Club of Salem and sponsored by Jostens, Inc., to recognize the most outstanding men's and women's Division III basketball players of the year. The awards focus on three major criteria: basketball ability, academic prowess, and service to one's surrounding communities. The Jostens Trophy models the Rotary International motto of "Service Above Self" by recognizing those who truly fit the ideal of a well-rounded Division III student-athlete. The 2024 season marks the 26th time the Jostens Trophy honors have been awarded.
Voting is closed!
All-time Jostens Trophy winners
| Year | Men | Women |
| 1998 | Michael Nogelo, Williams | Alicia Moore, Emory |
| 1999 | Michael Shantz, Hamilton | Kristen Venne, Susquehanna |
| 2000 | Korey Coon, Illinois Wesleyan | Alia Fischer, Washington U. |
| 2001 | David Jannuzzi, Wilkes | Alison Grubbs, Lake Forest |
| 2002 | Adam Jones, Buena Vista | Heather Kile, Swarthmore |
| 2003 | Derek Reich, Chicago | Whitney Bull, Wilkes |
| 2004 | Justin Call, Emory and Henry | Kay Mikolajczak, UW-Oshkosh |
| 2005 | Jon-David Byers, Lebanon Valley | Tara Rohde, Trinity (Texas) |
| 2006 | Chris Braier, Lawrence | Megan Silva, Randolph-Macon |
| 2007 | Ryan Cain, WPI | Lisa Winkle, Calvin |
| 2008 | Troy Ruths, Washington U. | Tarra Richardson, McMurry |
| 2009 | Jimmy Bartolotta, MIT | Melanie Auguste, Colorado College |
| 2010 | Blake Schultz, Williams | Julia Hirssig, UW-Stout |
| 2011 | Steve Djurickovic, Carthage | Elizabeth Sunderhaus, Cedar Crest |
| 2012 | Aris Wurtz, Ripon | Taylor Simpson, Chicago |
| 2013 | Colton Hunt, Randolph | Carissa Verkaik, Calvin |
| 2014 | Richie Bonney, Hobart | Katelyn Fischer, Marymount |
| 2015 | George Bugarinovic, Johns Hopkins | Jess Rheinheimer, Eastern Mennonite |
| 2016 | Trey Bardsley, Nebraska Wesleyan | Holly Denfield, Milwaukee Engineering |
| 2017 | Harrison Blackledge, Hope | Lisa Murphy, Carnegie Mellon |
| 2018 | Nate Axelrod, Ohio Wesleyan | Kaitlyn Read, New York University |
| 2019 | Aston Francis, Wheaton (Ill.) | Madison Temple, Thomas More |
| 2020 | Kena Gilmour, Hamilton | Sydney Kopp, DePauw |
| 2021 | Not awarded | Not awarded |
| 2022 | Jack Davidson, Wabash | Kenedy Schoonveld, Hope |
| 2023 | Tyson Cruickshank, Wheaton (Ill.) | Elyce Knudsen, Millikin |
| Winners by conference | ||
| CC 1, CCIW 4, IIAC 1, IND 1, LL 1, MACC 1, MACF 1, MIAA 1 MWC 2, NCAC 2, NESCAC 4, NEWMAC 2, ODAC 2, UAA 2 |
ASC 1, CAC 1, CC 1, CCIW 1, CSAC 1, |
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