A Hope College junior or senior who demonstrates the true essence of being a student-athlete and embodies the Division III motto of Discover, Develop, Dedicate. This student-athlete is in high academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.75), plays a significant role on the team, and is involved in the Hope and Holland community.

* Mason Dekker, Football – As a captain for the Flying Dutchmen, Dekker helped lead Hope to an 8-2 season. He earned All-MIAA Second Team honors as he made 35 tackles and collected one sack against MIAA foes at the linebacker position. Dekker is an education major with a minor in psychology and plans to pursue a career as a social studies teacher. He is passionate about engaging with campus and has served as a designated group representative for Dance Marathon. In the Holland community, Dekker mentors students at Holland Heights, serves as a Life Group leader at Engedi Church, and works with Camp Sunshine during the summers.

* Hayden Smith, Baseball – Smith graduated in 2018 with a major in Kinesiology, Exercise Science. As a two-year captain for the Flying Dutchmen, Smith was a true servant leader and always put others before himself. He served on campus and in the community through Campus Ministries, CASA, Kids Hope, and as a Young Life leader in the West Ottawa school district.

* Marshall VanBelkum, Men's Lacrosse – VanBelkum is the starting face-off midfielder for the Flying Dutchmen and was named to the All-MIAA Second Team in 2018. He is junior majoring in Business and Economics and serves as a committee leader for the Business Club. In addition, VanBelkum helps organize the work with 'It's On Us', an annual outreach event for the men's lacrosse team to combat sexual and relationship violence.