The SPRTER College Impact Awards
We believe that sporters have the power to change the world.

The Awards
The SPRTER College Impact Awards (formerly Athlete CRUSH College Impact Awards) recognize student-athletes from across the US who have displayed acts of selflessness worth sharing. Sharing these stories, accomplishments, and positive acts is key to prompting action from others. We want to start a movement where athletes use their platform and their positions to do good.
The idea for the College Impact Awards started when we realized the lack of recognition for student-athletes doing good. When it comes to philanthropy and charitable acts, everyone thinks of building schools and donating heaps of money. However, we think that there is so much more to it.
As SPRTER team member Joonas recalls: “During my college days, I remember giving a t-shirt to a local neighbor and even signing my name on it. He smiled, told me he would sell it on eBay for a fortune when I become famous, and wore it regularly.”
Something as small as giving away a t-shirt, carrying someone’s groceries up the stairs, or volunteering an hour or two is making someone’s day and therefore the world a better place. There are many ways college students make a difference and we want to highlight them through the College Impact Awards. Apply for the College Impact Awards by submitting your story at the bottom of this page.
Award Categories
College Impact Award recipients will have made a significant impact on the university, the community, or any others contribution to the world around them, through outstanding dedication, competence, selflessness, or leadership, as demonstrated by one or more of the following:

RAK Award

Catalyst Award

Community Champion Award
Prizes
Besides receiving a flashy plaque, each winner can nominate a cause or specific charity to which SPRTER will donate $531 in his/her name.
Why $531? Glad you asked. It is a homage to our roots. We used to be known as Athlete CRUSH. The CRUSH refers to the 5 attributes why supporters like sporters, then there are 3 awards, and 1 goal = Make the world a better place. 5-3-1
Meet the Selection Committee

Michael Lahoud

Sally Freedman

Thilo Kunkel

Nicole "Nicky" Nieves

Josh Bringuel

Kelly Dopke
Who can nominate?
Any current/former teammate, friend, coach, team staff member, professor or school administrator can submit nominations. Parents and siblings are encouraged to submit too! Self-nominations will be accepted and all nominations will be confidential.
Who is eligible?
The awards are limited to those students who are/were student-athletes during the 2019/20 academic year. We accept applications from any division, sport, conference or college/university in the US.
Click here for the evaluation criteria
How to nominate?
Simply fill out the submission form below. The story can be max. 173 words and you can include up to 3 photos of the nominee (photos are strongly encouraged). Please include social media handles as well. If you have any supporting documentation, please send it to contact@sprter.com.
Timeline
Submission Deadline: June 1st
Finalists shortlisted: July 1st
Winners announced: August 1st