The Association annually honors current and former student-athletes for their work on the field and in the classroom, their contributions to society and their ability to inspire others.
The NCAA’s Honors Celebration, held annually at the Association's January Convention, includes the Theodore Roosevelt Award, Today’s Top Ten Awards, the Silver Anniversary Awards, the Award of Valor, and the Inspiration Award.
2021 Honorees:
- 2021 NCAA Today’s Top 10 Award honorees named
- 2021 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award recipients announced
- 2021 Theodore Roosevelt Award: John McLendon
- 2021 Inspiration Award: Chaunté Lowe
- 2021 Award of Valor: Jaimire Dutrieuille
2020 Honorees:
- NCAA names 2020 Today’s Top 10 recipients
- 2020 Silver Anniversary Award recipients named
- 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Award: Bob Delaney
- 2020 NCAA Inspiration Award: Rocky Bleier
- 2020 NCAA Inspiration Award: Trey Moses
2019 Honorees:
- NCAA names 2019 Today’s Top 10 Honorees
- NCAA announces 2019 Silver Anniversary Award recipients
- 2019 Theodore Roosevelt Award: Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr.
- 2019 NCAA Inspiration Award: Shaquem Griffin
- 2019 NCAA Inspiration Award: Maggie Nichols
2018 Honorees:
- NCAA names 2018 Today’s Top 10 recipients
- NCAA announces 2018 Silver Anniversary Award recipients
- 2018 NCAA Inspiration Award: Jim Kelly
- 2018 Theodore Roosevelt Award: Capt. Barry “Butch” Wilmore
- 2018 NCAA Award of Valor: Crystal Griner
2017 Honorees:
- Today's Top Ten Honorees
- Silver Anniversary Honorees
- Inspiration Award Honoree
- Theodore Roosevelt Honoree
- Award of Valor Honoree
A look back at the 2016 Honorees:
- Today's Top Ten Honorees
- Silver Anniversary Honorees
- Inspiration Award Honorees
- Theodore Roosevelt Honoree
All-Time Honors Award Winners:
- A sortable list of All-Time Honors Award Winners