Courtesy of Midland Athletics
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced honorees for the NAIA National Awards Day. Midland University’s Henri Stoeckermann was named the winner of the A.O. Duer Scholarship Award. He is among the various winners which include other student-athletes, athletics personnel, and sports teams from across the association. The honorees are celebrated for their hard work, exemplary character, and significant accomplishments both on and off the field.
Originally from Herrenberg, Germany, Stoeckermann is a leading track and field athlete at Midland University. As the school record holder in the indoor 800m, Henri has collected numerous impressive accolades, including three NAIA National Championship qualifications, two CSC Academic All-District honors, and six All-GPAC Performer titles. While excelling on the track, Henri has also maintained a 4.0 GPA and earned the NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition three times.
“The characteristics that A.O. Duer Award winners exemplify are all the ones that Henri demonstrates on a daily basis,” said Midland Track and Field Head Coach Daniel Gerber. “During competitions, he has shown great respect for his competitors often running cool downs with other schools, taking the time to get to know them and encourage/congratulate them on their performance.”
Beyond athletics, Henri’s service-oriented nature has distinguished him as a prominent leader on Midland’s campus. Most notably, Henri spearheaded an initiative to collect bicycles, along with locks and helmets, for students without transportation. Furthermore, Henri utilizes his multi-lingual abilities to assist international students through his two work-study positions at the financial billing office and the on-campus writing lab.
Henri’s compassionate leadership and commitment to uplifting those around him have had a profound impact on the Midland community.
For a complete look at the 2023-24 National Awards Day winners, click here.
