In an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes, the Missouri Valley Conference has created the MVC Leadership & Service Award.  Ten student-athletes, including University of Northern Iowa senior men's basketball player Marvin Singleton, have been named by Commissioner Doug Elgin as the honorees for the 2014-15 Winter season.

This year’s Fall honorees include Xzavier Taylor, Bradley, Men's Basketball; Elizabeth Heap, Drake, Women's Basketball; Taylor Shotwell, Evansville, Women's Swimming & Diving; CJ Hamilton, Illinois State, Men's Track & Field; DeSean Prentice, Indiana State, Men's Indoor Track & Field; Sam Penzenstadler, Loyola, Men's Indoor Track & Field; Tyler McCullough, Missouri State, Men's Basketball; Marvin Singleton, UNI, Men's Basketball; Ella Otto, Southern Illinois, Women's Swimming & Diving; Cara Detmer, Wichita State, Women's Indoor Track & Field.

In order to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport, during the season of recognition.  The Valley will recognize 10 student-athletes three times annually (fall, winter, spring), for a total of 30 honorees.  Institutions select their MVC Leadership & Service Award honorees.

Marvin Singleton, UNI, Men's Basketball, Senior