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Inspiration Award

The NCAA Inspiration Award is presented to a coach or administrator currently associated with intercollegiate athletics or to a current or former varsity letter winner at an NCAA school. It honors those who used perseverance, dedication and determination to overcome a life-altering situation and become role models, giving hope and inspiration to others.

2025 Inspiration Award Winner

Mike Hollins, Virginia

Mike Hollins wants his life to be a reflection of three friends and University of Virginia football teammates whose lives were cut short. In November of 2022, D'Sean Perry, Devin Chandler and Lavel Davis Jr. were killed in a mass shooting. Hollins was also shot, but he survived.

Read more about Mike Hollins.

Inspiration Award Recipients

Visit the NCAA Award Honoree Database for a complete list of past award winners.

Award Honoree Database

Nominations

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