BABSON PARK, Fla. (January 12, 2018) – Webber International has been recognized by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics as a winner of the NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Silver Award for 2016-17.

Every year, each NAIA institution and conference demonstrates their progress in pursuing character-driven athletics. The Champions of Character Scorecard measures growth in training, promotion, conduct in competition and commitment in five key areas with a possibility of 100 points. Institutions can be recognized as Champions of Character Five-Star Institutions at three different levels: Gold (90-100 points), Silver (75-89 points) and Bronze (60-74 points). Webber International totaled 80 points on the Champions of Character score card for the 2016-17 season.

Webber was one of 76 NAIA schools to receive silver distinction. Overall, the award included 183 institutions to receive gold, silver or bronze five-star recognition.



Throughout the 2016-17 year, the Warriors exemplified what it means to be champions of character by volunteering in numerous capacities and participating in various service projects.

The Champions of Character Five-Star award is given to institutions which demonstrate a commitment to Champions of Character. Institutions within the NAIA earn points in character training, recognition and promotion, as well as conduct in competition and academic focus. Also, points are earned based on exceptional student-athlete grade-point averages and by obtaining zero ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.

Additionally, the majority of Webber's sports compete in The Sun Conference, which was one of only 18 conference in the NAIA to receive the Champions of Character Five-Star Conference Award, and was one of only three conferences (California Pacific Conference, Mid-South Conference and The Sun Conference) with 100% of their member institutions earning the Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award.