REDDING, Calif. - The NAIA Champions of Character Institutions have been released with 209 institutions being named Champions of Character Five-Star members for the 2023-24 year. 

The criteria reflected professional character through training, competition, academics, and promotion. 

Simpson earned gold status and was one of the top score winners. 

The Red Hawk athletics proved to be a true reflection of a Five-Star Champions of Character Institution as they picked up the Cal Pac Sportsmanship Award for the 2023-24 year.