Student Athlete NIL is proud to announce the nominations for the Inaugural NIL Awards, recognizing exceptional achievement by student-athletes, brands and institutions during the first year of name, image and likeness. The NIL Awards gala ceremony will take place on the evening of Saturday, June 3 at the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the Inaugural NIL Summit.
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Award Categories And Nominees
Female Athlete of the Year
This award recognizes the female student-athletes that have exhibited the best use of their Name, Image, and Likeness. Judges will consider student-athletes that have best leveraged their NIL across multiple activations, platforms and campaigns to create maximum impact for their partners.
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Male Athlete of the Year
This award recognizes the male student-athletes that have exhibited the best use of their Name, Image, and Likeness. Judges will consider student-athletes that have best leveraged their NIL across multiple activations, platforms and campaigns to create maximum impact for their partners.
Innovator of the Year
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Hustle Award
This award recognizes the student-athlete that utilized an unrelenting determination combined with entrepreneurial savvy, to excel in their Name, Image and Likeness endeavors off the field or court.
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Scholar Athlete of the Year
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Athlete Advocate of the Year
Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
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Highschool Athlete Of The Year
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Best individual Campaign
Best Group Campaign
Best Institutional Program
Brand Of The Year
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