McLean County Times

Illinois Wesleyan University seniors Quinn Clifford and Evelyn Wilson have been named to the Allstate NACDA Good Works Spring Team. Clifford, from the men's golf team, and Wilson, from the women's track and field team, represent the only students from the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin among 207 nominees. They follow Lauren Huber, a former nominee, as the first Illinois Wesleyan Titans honored with this new award for community service.

Clifford, notable for his achievements in golf including the CCIW Individual Men's Golf Championship win in 2023, has also been active off the course. He has volunteered at the Ridge Country Club Junior Golf Camp, participated in community service events including Feed My Starving Children, the American Red Cross, and Special Olympics. His efforts also support Westminster Village Retirement Center and other local initiatives.

Wilson has earned eight All-CCIW honors in high jump and pole vault, and academically was recognized as a College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selection. Recently elected as IWU's senior class president, she has held leadership roles in Sigma Kappa Sorority and the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity. Her community service includes aiding events and participating with the Humane Society of Central Illinois.

A selection committee will choose a final 20-member team, 10 male and 10 female athletes, with an announcement scheduled for April 29.

The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team now annually recognizes 60 student-athletes across the three sports seasons. Announced last December, this initiative highlights student-athletes' significant community service, academic, and athletic contributions.

NACDA, celebrating its 60th year, represents over 23,000 college athletics administrators globally. The organization facilitates professional development and education across numerous events and associations.