November 17, 2025

HELENA, Mont. – The 2025 Frontier Conference Volleyball Champions of Character recipients, presented by WinWon Technologies, were announced during the awards ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12 prior to the conference tournament hosted by Carroll College at the PE Center on Nov. 13-15.

The head coach from each Frontier Conference member selects the recipient that fits to the NAIA’s Champions of Character initiative program’s five cores that include integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.

The mission of the NAIA’s Champions of Character program is to provide training to instill the values that build character so that students, coaches, and parents know, do, and value the right thing on and off the field.

The Champions of Character program helps participants find balance by keeping the five core values – integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership – at the heart of the athletics experience.  In the NAIA, we strive to be The Right Way To Play!

Below are the recipients for the Champions of Character with the comments from each coach:

Bellevue (Neb.)
Audrey Sandfort - senior from Brock, Neb.
“Audrey Sandfort exemplifies the culture and work ethic of a true student-athlete at Bellevue University. She is deeply respected by her teammates and coaches for her reliability, kindness, empathy, and strong moral compass. Audrey’s impact extends far beyond the scoreboard—she represents what it truly means to lead with integrity and heart.”

Bismarck State (N.D.)
Chelsa Krom - junior from Bismarck, N.D.
“Chelsa has helped with youth volleyball camps, helped serve at our local soup kitchen, helped with other volunteer opportunities around our campus.”

Carroll (Mont.)
Molly O'Connor - senior from Bozeman, Mont.
“Voted on by her teammates, Molly O'Connor is one of the hardest working people on the court. She holds herself accountable in every way. She picks others up and treats them kindly regardless of circumstance. She gives more than she takes. The world is a better place with Molly O’Connor.”

Dakota State (S.D.)
Keira Murdock - junior from Waterloo, Neb.
“Keira exemplifies the five core values. She is a team leader. She does a fantastic job leading our youth camps and organizing special events (Pink Night, Little Trojans, Mental Health Awareness Night, etc.) for our team. Keira is a team player that always has a positive attitude and is very supportive of her teammates and coaches.”

Dickinson State (N.D.)
Geraldyne Fernandez - junior from Eagle Mountain, Utah
“Geraldyne has been the definition of a great teammate all year—selfless, supportive, and always lifting those around her. She has put in the extra work behind the scenes to become the player she is.”

Mayville State (N.D.)
Noelle Erickson - senior from Argusville, N.D.
“Noelle Erickson exemplifies the NAIA’s Champions of Character values through her unwavering commitment to integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. As a senior, Noelle leads by example—uplifting teammates and consistently demonstrating accountability both on and off the court. Her dedication to excellence and character makes her a true role model within the team and the community. Noelle’s impact at Mayville State is evident in her nomination as team captain, a reflection of the leadership and heart she brings to everything she does. As she begins her career as an educator, Noelle will continue to inspire and influence the lives of young people, leaving a lasting legacy wherever she goes.”

MSU-Northern:
Brooklyn Minden - senior from Post Falls, Idaho
“Brooklyn is an extremely passionate and positive person who always thinks about others before herself!”

Montana Tech:
Malia Harris - senior from Anaconda, Mont.
“Malia truly represents what it means to live out the NAIA's five core values. Her teammates describe her as the calm steady presence who always leads by example on and off the court. She leads by discipline, humility, and quiet leadership. Off the court, Malia continues to make an impact as a true-student athlete, balancing her own schedule of classes, research and sports. She is always taking time to help tutor teammates with their classes, willing to lend a hand, and lift others up with a positive attitude. One teammate said it best: ‘She's the perfect picture of respect, responsibility, and servant leadership in all that she does.”

Montana Western
Kara Pospisil - senior from Billings, Mont.
“Kara is everyone’s biggest cheerleader and is someone to always put the team first. She takes the time to make connections with every teammate, wants the best for her teammates, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Kara is the perfect example of a Champion of Character.”

Providence (Mont.)
Franny Martins - senior from Orland, Calif.
“Franny is the epitome of the ideal player that anyone would want on their team. She works incredibly hard on and off the court, maintains excellent grades, and is an unbelievable person. She is the first one to say hello, stop by and chat, hold a door open, volunteer, but also her competitive spirit is second to none. She took a smaller role to do what is best for the team but never stayed satisfied and always prepares for those big moments so she will be ready to make an impact for the team!”

Rocky Mountain (Mont.)
Sadie Meier - sophomore from Billings, Mont.
"Sadie helps wherever she can without being asked. Her attitude and respect are seen by all!  She’s competitive, and a hard worker that is a great example of the athletes we love in the NAIA!"

Valley City State (N.D.)
Rosie Anderson - senior from Moorhead, Minn.
“Rosie exemplifies integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. Her leadership skills and trust she has built amongst her teammates set her apart from other leaders. She practices selflessness daily and is truly a champion of character.”

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