The Missouri Valley College athletic department has earned the NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award for its conduct in competition, in the classroom and in the community during the 2025-26 athletic year. In addition to the award, the athletic department was recognized as a COC Gold Institution, the highest honor for NAIA schools. The NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Award was established to recognize NAIA institutions that focus on character, academics and positive conduct in competition. Highlights from the NAIA Champions of Character scorecard includes various community service projects from multiple athletic teams, character and sportsmanship training by athletic staff, and embracing the five-core values the NAIA represents. This year, the school is one of 120 NAIA institutions to earn the Gold Award and a perfect COC score.