WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Elicia Bryant from the Winston-Salem State University Womens cross country/track and field team was named an Allstate NACDA Good Works Fall Team Nominee. The announcement was made Tuesday morning from NACDA.

Each of the nominees have impressive resumes and have made positive impacts in the community during their collegiate career. Overall 128 student-athlete nominees was named for the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Fall).

Some of the community service projects that Elicia has participated in include: volunteering with the YMCA with the welcome back to school campaign (Brighter Beginnings), hosted B.L.O.C.K.S. Track and Field Clinic and assist with move-in day on campus. 

Elicia is a dean's list student, has been named to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Commissioners Cup, earned USTFCCCA All-Region honors and was named the indoor and outdoor MVP at CIAA Championships. 

A distinguished selection committee of athletics directors, former athletes and industry leaders will choose the final 20-member team — 10 female and 10 male student-athletes — set to be announced August 26. One student captain will also be named to represent the group. Click here to view the full list of nominees for the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Fall).
 
Expanding recognition across all sports
Announced in December, the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team now recognizes 60 student-athletes annually across fall, winter and spring seasons, surpassing more than 500 nominees during its first year. Among the honorees are student-athletes like Penn State golfer Jami Morris, who launched Hit Fore Hope, a cancer research fundraiser, and Auburn gymnast Sophia Groth, who supported student parents through nonprofit advocacy with Baby Steps – both recognized as team captains for their leadership and dedication.
 
About the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team: The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team was established in 2024 to recognize male and female student-athletes across all collegiate sports and divisions for their leadership in community service, academics and athletics. Building on the legacy of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, which has honored college football players since 1992, this expanded initiative highlights the impact of student-athletes who go beyond the game to serve others.
 
About NACDA: Now in its 61st year, NACDA is the professional and educational Association for more than 23,000 college athletics administrators at more than 2,300 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NACDA manages 19 professional associations and four foundations. In addition to virtual programming, NACDA hosts and/or has a presence at seven major professional development events in-person annually. The NACDA & Affiliates Convention is the largest gathering of collegiate athletics administrators in the country. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.