Vote for Hope College cross country runner Michelle Kerr in the NCAA Elite 90 contest beginning today at 10 a.m. Eastern.

Help the 2016 Hope graduate make the field of 30 semifinalists when first-round voting ends on Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m.

Click here to vote.

The Elite 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. There were 90 NCAA Division III winners during the 2015-16 school year, one for each championship the NCAA offers.

Kerr, who recently graduated from Hope after majoring in nursing, won the NCAA Elite recognition twice during her career: 2015 and 2013.

Fans do not have to register and can only vote once per day per computer. Voting totals reset after each round.

Schedule

First Round: Tuesday 7/12 at 10am ET until Friday 7/15 at 8pm ET

Semifinals: Monday 7/18 at 10am ET until Tuesday 7/19 at 8pm ET

Finals: Wednesday 7/20 at 10am ET until Thursday 7/21 at 8pm ET

Winner celebrated: Friday 7/22

Last year's winner was Carrington Motley of MIT, who barely edged second place by 80 votes. Overall, the contest garnered 38,741 votes.

Click here to learn more about the NCAA Elite 90 program.