Mount Marty Announces 2024-25 Award Winners

Mount Marty Male Athlete Of The Year
Aidan Chang


Aidan Chang has been named Mount Marty Male Athlete of the Year after an outstanding season marked by leadership and elite performance. A team captain and national standout, Chang earned both GPAC Player of the Week and NAIA Player of the Week honors. Despite splitting playing time early in the season, he led the team with a .440 batting average, ranking in the 1st in the GPAC and 11th nationally. He added 10 home runs, 14 doubles, 46 RBIs, and showed exceptional plate discipline with 20 hit-by-pitches and just 17 strikeouts. Chang's impact, both statistically and as a leader, made him a clear choice for this year's top athletic honor.

Mount Marty Female Athlete Of The Year
Kelsey Heath



Kelsey Heath has been named the Mount Marty Women's Athlete of the Year following a historic season on the golf course. In the fall, she recorded the lowest average score in Lancer golf history, firmly establishing herself as the program's top performer. Heath claimed two individual tournament victories and was named GPAC Golfer of the Week twice. Her name now appears in 13 of the top 20 rounds in school history, a testament to her consistency, excellence, and leadership. Heath's record-setting season made her the clear choice for this year's top female athletic honor.

Mount Marty Emil S. Liston Award Winner
Tash Lunday

Tash Lunday has been honored with the prestigious Emil S. Liston Award, recognizing his exceptional combination of athletic and academic excellence. The award is given annually to a student-athlete who has achieved junior academic standing and maintains a minimum 3.50 GPA. Lunday's dedication in the classroom and standout performance on the court set him apart as one of the NAIA's top student-athletes.

Mount Marty A.O Duer Award
Julia Weber



Julia Weber has been named the recipient of the esteemed A.O. Duer Award, recognizing her outstanding scholarship, character, citizenship, and athletic excellence. A junior with a 3.75+ GPA, Weber continued to shine on the court and in the classroom. She earned All-Conference Honorable Mention honors in the GPAC, finishing 5th in the conference with 310 kills. A consistent leader and NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete, Weber also etched her name in the record books, now ranking among the program's all-time greats in several single-match and career categories. Her dedication and impact make her a standout representative of the NAIA's core values.

Mount Marty  Dr. Leroy Walker Albert Fernandez Champions Of Character Award 
Ted Bengston 



Ted Bengston has been honored with the Dr. LeRoy Walker Champions of Character Award, recognizing his excellence both on and off the course. A senior with strong academic standing and a 3.00+ GPA, Bengston has served as a team captain for two years and consistently competed as the team's No. 1 or No. 2 player. He has earned multiple top-10 finishes in tournaments and is known for his positive attitude and leadership. Bengston exemplifies the NAIA's five core values—integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership—making him a true Champion of Character.

Lancers Character Award



Each sport is represented with their recipient of the award.