The Sheila Wallace Kovalchik Scholar Athlete of the Year in a Women’s Sport accolade recognizes graduating seniors who have excelled in academics and athletics, as well as displayed outstanding leadership in their respective communities. The award honors former MIAA Commissioner Sheila Wallace Kovalchik, who served the conference as commissioner from 1991 to 2002.

Sheila Wallace Kovalchik Scholar Athlete of the Year in a Women’s Sport Winners

2002-03	Anne (Annie) VanderLaan, Calvin
2003-04	Karen Hall, Alma
2004-05	Julia Adams, Saint Mary's
2005-06	Christine Hendricks, Calvin
2006-07	Lisa Winkle, Calvin
2007-08	Sarah Wittingen, Calvin
2008-09	Nora Kuiper, Hope
2009-10	Ashley Peterson, Saint Mary's
2010-11	Melissa Oosterhouse, Calvin
2011-12	Rebecca Kamp, Calvin
2012-13	Carissa Verkaik, Calvin
2013-14	Nicole Michmerhuizen, Calvin
2014-15	Jenna Grasmeyer, Hope
2015-16	Maggie Kamp, Calvin
2016-17	Erin Herrmann, Hope
2017-18	Makenzie Duncan, Saint Mary's
2018-19	Anna Kamp, Calvin
2019-20	Sarah DeVries, Calvin
2020-21	Kenedy Schoonveld, Hope
2021-22	Kenedy Schoonveld, Hope
2024-25	Sara Kraus, Hope