CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Cedarville University has been named the recipient of the 2025 Great Midwest Athletic Conference Community Engagement Award.
 
It marks the first time the Yellow Jackets have earned the honor since its inception in 2022.
 
The Community Engagement Award, created by the G-MAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), recognizes the conference institution that demonstrates outstanding commitment to community service and meaningful impact beyond the playing field.
 
Cedarville student-athletes amassed more than 10,000 community service hours during the 2024-25 academic year. Yellow Jacket varsity athletic programs were involved in a wide range of service opportunities from hosting youth sports clinics to volunteering at local food pantries.
 
In addition, Cedarville's SAAC coordinated several fundraising efforts in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, continuing the University's tradition of servant leadership.
 
"Our school is so blessed to have selfless athletes that serve in the community consistently," said SAAC Secretary Delia Guzic. "All of our athletes have done such a good job of representing Cedarville and our core values to everyone they meet."
 
Representatives from Cedarville's SAAC accepted the award at the annual Great Midwest SAAC Summit in Columbus, Ohio.

Story by the Great Midwest Athletic Conference and ChatGPT