WICHITA, Kan. - Twelve women's outdoor track & field student athletes have been recognized as KCAC Champions of Character, the conference office announced Thursday. The KCAC Champions of Character award is sponsored by IMA, Inc. and Dissinger Reed, and is based on the NAIA Champions of Character award.

Taya Wilson (SO/Sterling, KS) was named the KCAC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Champion of Character for Sterling College. 

Committed to advancing character-driven athletics, the NAIA Champions of Character program aims to inspire student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans to hold high standards and embody what character truly means in a competitive arena. By keeping the five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership at the heart of the athletics experience, the Champions of Character program empowers participants to change the culture of sport.

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Champions of Character awards are presented by IMA, Inc. and Dissinger Reed, and are awarded to the student-athletes and team who best represent the mission of the Champions of Character Program.