The NJCAA recognizes the achievements of individuals within its leadership structure, member colleges and contributors as well as former student-athletes. The following awards were created to provide proper recognition to those that have served the association honorably, helped advance the mission of the association or have helped raise the profile of the NJCAA through their accomplishments.

NJCAA Academic Team of the Year 

This honor is presented to the team with the highest GPA in each sport. The minimum grade point average requirement for consideration is a team GPA of 3.00.

2019  - Honorable Mention
Hinds Community College Women's Tennis 3.39  Complete listing https://d2o2figo6ddd0g.cloudfront.net/k/o/yrzuqvldcwpp83/Academic_Awards_-_2019.pdf

Loyalty Award

Awarded a mere 20 times in the NJCAA's history, the Loyalty Award is given to an active athletic director in the NJCAA membership that has worked to uphold the ideals of the organization. Significant to this award is leadership in an athletic program exemplifying excellence both on the field/court and in the classroom.

1996-97 Rene T. Warren Athletic Director .   Complete listing http://stats.njcaa.org/awards/honors/Loyalty_Award/index
 

Appreciation Award/Achievement Award Recipient

Reserved for recognizing superior athletic success, the Achievement Award is presented to a former NJCAA student-athlete that has displayed outstanding ability in national, professional, Olympic or international competition while also displaying excellent ethical character. Nominees must be five years removed from his/her last competition in the NJCAA.

NOTE: Prior to 1970 the Achievement Award was not exclusively reserved for former NJCAA student-athletes.

1990-91 Earl Leggett Football  Complete listing  http://stats.njcaa.org/awards/honors/Achievement_Award/index