WICHITA, Kan. - The KCAC announced the Football Champions of Character team and members of the Champions of Character on Friday (Nov. 17) morning. The Evangel Football team was honored with the Champions of Character award and Jaren Foster was named as the Evangel representative for the Champions of Character award.

Committed to advancing character-driven athletics, the NAIA Champions of Character program aims to inspire student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans to hold high standards and embody what character truly means in a competitive arena. By keeping the five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership at the heart of the athletics experience, the Champions of Character program empowers participants to change the culture of sport.

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Champions of Character awards are presented by IMA Financial Group, and are awarded to the student-athletes and team who best represent the mission of the Champions of Character Program.

Foster, a junior from St. Charles, Missouri, and the entire football team were honored with the award based upon several service projects they took part in including volunteering at the Convoy of Hope Women's Day Luncheon, volunteering at the local YMCA father/daughter dance, and volunteering at the Suess Science Day.

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