CANTON, Ga. – The NCAA Division III Commissioners Association (D3CA) has announced the 20 outstanding graduating senior student-athletes selected as the 2024-25 Regional Student-Athlete of the Year winners. Anderson University men's basketball student-athlete, Tate Ivanyo, was named the Region VIII men's sport honoree.  Ivanyo and the other nine men's sports regional winners now advance to the national ballot for the D3CA Men’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year and D3CA Women’s Sport Student-Athlete of the Year awards, which will be announced next month.

About the D3CA Regional Student-Athlete of the Year Awards:

These prestigious awards, now in their third year, recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in athletics, academics, leadership, and service throughout their collegiate careers.

Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, serves as the presenting sponsor of these awards.

“Chi Alpha Sigma is honored to partner with the D3CA in recognizing these incredible student-athletes,” said Kellen Wells-Mangold, Executive Director of Chi Alpha Sigma. “Our mission to celebrate excellence in both academics and athletics perfectly aligns with this initiative. These recipients exemplify the highest ideals of collegiate athletics and leadership.”

Award Selection & Criteria
Graduating seniors were the only student-athletes eligible for nomination. Each conference was permitted to submit up to two nominees for each gendered award, provided at least one was an international student or from an ethnic minority background. Selection was based on four key areas:

· Academic Achievement

· Athletic Excellence

· Service and Leadership

· Personal Statement

Voting took place among commissioners within each of the 10 Division III regions. The top male and female honoree in each region will be considered for the two national awards.

About the D3 Commissioners Association (D3CA)

The D3CA was established in 1992 to provide a collaborative network for Division III commissioners to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. Working alongside key organizations such as the NCAA and NACDA, the association is committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience through innovation and collective leadership.

About Chi Alpha Sigma

Founded in 1996, Chi Alpha Sigma is the nation’s only honor society dedicated to recognizing four-year college student-athletes for outstanding achievement in both academics and athletics. Today, more than 200 of its 360+ chapters represent NCAA Division III institutions, continuing its mission to honor the ideal balance of scholarly and athletic excellence.