The Noel Olson Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes the singular commitment of former NSIC coach and Athletic Administrator, Noel Olson, to the advancement of NSIC visibility, credibility, and excellence throughout the nation during his tenure in the league.  The award is intended to honor individuals who, as volunteers, have made significant contributions to the NSIC as a whole.  On a periodic basis, one or more individuals receive the award in appreciation of efforts to support the NSIC activities and/or athletic programs within any NSIC member institution(s) or the NSIC conference office. The award recipients are nominated by each of the NSIC's 16 institutions and selected by the NSIC Hall of Fame Committee.

2017-18    Randy Bowen - BSU & Gene and Jan Casey - WSC
2018-19    Pete Roberts - Augie & Dawn Schenk - SCSU
2019-20 & 2020-21 - Not Awarded
2021-22    Don Williams - UMary
2022-23     Rita Vandeputte - SMSU
2023-24     Mark Sybilrud - MSU
2024-25     Dave Bergstrom - MSUM

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