The Dunlop Sportsmanship Award

Northwestern College Athletics

The George Dunlop Sportsmanship Award was originated in 1968 by Mike Eischeid in memory of his late grandfather. Eischeid was a punter in the Super Bowl for both the Oakland Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings.

The award is given to the man who best typifies what sportsmanship meant to George Dunlop, a former resident of Orange City. The recipient does not have to be a senior but preference is given to seniors.

The winner of the award must be an active participant - in some capacity - in athletics at Northwestern. Athletic ability is not the determining factor. To win, one must represent the finest in character and sportsmanship, not only on the athletic field, but off the field, in classroom activities and his everyday life and relationship with others. He must do his best at all times, regardless of the job or position he is asked to hold or play. He must be known as one who never quits, working always for the good of his team and his school. His character and sportsmanship must be an inspiration to those around him, doing what is right in the sight of God and man.

Year	Recipient
1968	Pat Garrison
1969	Terry Hill
1970	Dave Schutt
1971	Jerry Van Es
1972	Jim Townsend
1973	Craig Van Kley
1974	Darrell Koenen
1975	Tom Reuvers
1976	Tony Weiler
1977	Tom Van Rooyen
1978	Robert Van't Land
1979	Pete Stevenson
1980	Dean Schnoes
1981	Kelly Kruger
1982	Mark Kruthoff
1983	Paul Janssen
1984	David Dunkelberger
1985	Todd Meerdink
1986	Jeff Vander Berg
1987	Jim Sterk
1988	Andy Schmillen
1989	Tim Tjernagel
1990	Kevin Poeckes
1991	Ray Blum
1992	Kris Korver
	Troy Clement
1993	Scott Sippel
1994	Russ Herman
1995	Mike Rozeboom
1996	Greg Smit
1997	Brad Moss
1998	Vince Kurtz
1999	Chris Van Hofwegen
2000	Matt Westenberg
2001	Nathan Martin
	Lance Wulf
2002	Lance Reinke
2003	Reid Van Dis
	Aaron Schmidt
2004	Nick Harthoorn
2005	Dan Johnston
2006	Jake Nessa
2007	Keith Sietstra
	Dan Laaveg
	Robbie Cundy
2008	Mark DeYounge
2009	Tom Eaton
2010	Kyle Sauter
2011	Clint Gingerich
2012	Matt Negaard
2013	Nathan Fischer
2014	Cody Groskreutz
2015	Logan Hovland
2016	Jesse Walnofer
2017	Tanner Hilbrands (Men's Basketball)
2018	Eli Dahl (Wrestling)
2019	Parker Mulder (Men's Basketball)
2020	Colin Snyder (Football)
2021	Bennett Sikkink (Wrestling)
2022	Blake Pomajzl (Wrestling)
2023	Jake Francksen-Small (Wrestling)
2024	Luke Jenness (Wrestling)
2025	Drew Dykstra (Baseball)