Three Drake University student-athletes have earned the State Farm Missouri Valley Good Neighbor Award, the league announced Tuesday, June 8.
Drake's Antonio Melendez (men's soccer), Hannah Fuller (women's basketball) and Ellie Mendlik (women's track & field) all earned the honor.
In order to be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport, during the season of recognition. The Valley recognizes 30 student-athletes annually.
Below are Drake's recipients and their community involvement that earned them the honor.