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The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) has had several individuals receive national honors from the NAIA. Below are listed those from the AAC who have been honored by the NAIA.

NAIA Hall of Fame

  • 2008 - Duard Walker, Milligan
  • 2019 - Stan Harrison, Tennessee Wesleyan
  • 2024 - John Sullivan, Appalachian Athletic Conference

Charles Morris Award

  • 2007 - Jim Thompson, Tennessee Wesleyan
  • 2009 - Stan Harrison, Tennessee Wesleyan
  • 2011 - John Sullivan, Appalachian Athletic Conference

NAIA Athletic Director of the Year

  • 2004 - Stan Harrison, Tennessee Wesleyan
  • 2011 - Darin Wilson, Union
  • 2018 - Bill Popp, Reinhardt
  • 2021 - Bill Popp, Reinhardt

Clarence 'Ike' Pearson Award

  • 2010 - Jay Stancil, Union

NAIA Coach of Character

  • 2013 - Rich Aubrey, Milligan

NAIA Coach of the Year

  • 2004 - Scott Simmons, Virginia Intermont (Men's Cross Country)
  • 2005 - Scott Simmons, Virginia Intermont (Men's Cross Country)
  • 2006 - Scott Simmons, Virginia Intermont (Men's Indoor Track & Field)
  • 2006 - Scott Simmons, Virginia Intermont (Men's Cross Country)
  • 2012 - Billy Berry, Tennessee Wesleyan (Baseball)
  • 2016 - Daniel Carter, Columbia (Women's Lacrosse)
  • 2017 - Kevin Burton, Union (Men's Basketball)
  • 2017 - John Snow, Reinhardt (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2019 - John Snow, Reinhardt (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2019 - Billy Berry, Tennessee Wesleyan (Baseball)
  • 2021 - John Snow, Reinhardt (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2021 - Chris Layne, Milligan (Men's Cross Country)
  • 2021 - Chris Layne, Milligan (Women's Cross Country)
  • 2022 - Kevin Parker, Tennessee Wesleyan (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2023 - Patrick Johnston, Keiser (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2023 - Chris Layne, Milligan (Men's Cross Country)
  • 2024 - Roy Renolds, Reinhardt (Women's Lacrosse)
  • 2024 - Patrick Johnston, Keiser (Men's Lacrosse)

Dr. Leroy Walker Sportsmanship Award

  • 2004 - Jessica Stolings - King

NAIA Player of the Year

  • 2016 - Parker Thomas, Tennessee Wesleyan (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2018 - Samantha Tullar, Cumberlands (Women's Lacrosse)
  • 2019 - Zane Anderson, Reinhardt (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2021 - Gavin Banks, Reinhardt (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2021 - Gary Mattis Jr., Tennessee Wesleyan (Baseball)
  • 2022 - MinJa Kang, Truett McConnell (Women's Golf)
  • 2023 - Bella Ricchiazzi, Cumberlands (Women's Lacrosse)
  • 2023 - Cameron Cochran, Reinhardt (Men's Lacrosse)
  • 2024 - JR Sess, Reinhardt (Men's Lacrosse)