The 5th Annual Opendorse #AthleteDriven Awards

Each year Opendorse takes time to recognize partners, brands, and athletes going above and beyond. This year, a record-breaking 52 awards were given.

Partner of the Year

P5 College: University of Maryland

G5 College: East Carolina University

Small School: Grand Canyon University

Professional Team: 1. FC Koln

League: PGA TOUR

NEWS: Maryland has been awarded @opendorse's Power 5 Athlete-Driven Partner of the Year!

The honor is presented to the athletic program that is going above and beyond to help student-athletes protect, build and monetize their personal brands. https://t.co/K6Puu5TNGQ

— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) April 14, 2022

Rookie of the Year

P5 College: Ohio State University

G5 College: University of Memphis

Small School: Youngstown State University

League: OJHL

G5 College Rookie of the Year goes to @TigersAthletics!@Kendall_Lee11 shares how Memphis is providing resources to help every athlete 🐅 pic.twitter.com/8iFtqD99E8

— Opendorse (@opendorse) April 12, 2022

Content Partner of the Year

P5 College: University of Nebraska

G5 College: University of Connecticut

Small School: Lewis Central High School

Our P5 Content Partner of the Year award goes to the @Huskers 💯@kenzieknuckles shares more! pic.twitter.com/2hjwKqsLct

— Opendorse (@opendorse) April 12, 2022

Compliance Partner of the Year

P5 College: University of Missouri

G5 College: University of Houston

Small School: Minnesota State University

P5 College Compliance Partner of the Year goes to @MizzouAthletics! @Jena35394261 shares how Mizzou has helped student-athletes navigate the NIL era ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/rtyX597u4Q

— Opendorse (@opendorse) April 12, 2022

Education Partner of the Year

P5 College: Clemson University

G5 College: Witchita State University

Small School: Lincoln University

P5 Education Partner of the Year goes to the @ClemsonTigers 🐅🏆@D_Rench_ shares how Clemson has prepared student-athletes for success on and off the field! pic.twitter.com/IDT2DL8OEE

— Opendorse (@opendorse) April 12, 2022

Champions of the Year

Kevin Richardson: University of Texas

Marie Obsuna: Arizona State University

These industry leaders are working every day to help student-athletes be their best off the field.

Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Huge congrats to our Opendorse Champions of the Year @hoeiram & @ItsKrich! pic.twitter.com/nlRmxSZaPc

— Opendorse (@opendorse) April 12, 2022

Most Posts Published

Abraham Ancer: PGA TOUR

Fatima Fernandez Cano: Espon Tour

Most Impressions

Kevin Kisner: PGA TOUR

Michelle Wie: LPGA

Professional Marketplace Athlete of the Year

Chuck Aoki: Team USA

Naya Tapper: Team USA

Well that’s cool! https://t.co/1a7WFJgy1i

— Naya Tapper OLY (@Nayatapper) April 13, 2022

Content Athletes of the Year

P5 College Male: Braxton Fulford (Texas Tech)

P5 College Female: Logan Eggleston (Texas)

G5 College Male: Josh Kross (Toledo)

G5 College Female: Sarah Engen (Memphis)

Small School Male: Loic van Zeggelaar (Grand Canyon)

Small Scholl Female: Adison Yoder (USC-Upstate)

Small School Content Athletes of the Year are @AdisonYoder from @UpstateSpartans and Loic van Zeggelaar from @GCU_Lopes! pic.twitter.com/LpFzpFVkN4

— Opendorse (@opendorse) April 13, 2022

Marketplace Athletes of the Year

P5 College Male: Adrian Martinez (Kansas State)

P5 College Female: Nicklin Hames (Nebraska)

G5 College Male: Quincy Olivari (Rice)

G5 College Female: Payton Brotzki (Creighton)

Small School Male: Cam Mack (Prairie View A&M)

Small Scholl Female: Zeeyana Jivraj (Youngstown State)

Second tweet just because I’m honored to be recognized with everyone else that earned this achievement. Thanks again for the recognition @opendorse #BlessedAndGrateful https://t.co/6plmbWV6jL

— Quincy Olivari (@quincyolivari) April 13, 2022

Compliance Athletes of the Year

P5 College Male: Drake Heismeyer (Missouri)

P5 College Female: Sarah Morbitzer (Ohio State)

G5 College Male: Ike Ogbogu (UH)

G5 College Female: Sydney Fox (Fresno St.)

Small School Male: Jaylin Mack (Kentucky Christian)

Small Scholl Female: Makenzie Jones (UT- Chattanooga)

P5 Compliance Athletes of the Year are @SarahMorbitzer from @OhioStateWVB and @DHeismeyer77 from @MizzouFootball!

These student-athletes have submitted the most disclosures for their NIL activities, keep up the great work 📈 pic.twitter.com/bUsBNk35R7

— Opendorse (@opendorse) April 13, 2022

NIL Athletes of the Year

Male: Chase Griffin (UCLA)

Female: Dana Rettke (Wisconsin)

Smile if you’re the NIL Male Athlete of the Year!

Congrats @ChaseQB11 🏆 #AthleteDriven pic.twitter.com/WMv2Dath0w

— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) April 13, 2022

Going above and beyond on the court, in the classroom, and in the community. It is no surprise that she led in NIL opportunities that advanced worthy causes.

Proud of you @dana_rettke! https://t.co/XTYJIYksA4

— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) April 14, 2022

Brand Awards

National Brand of the Year: SoFi

Local Brand of the Year: Muchachos

Campaign of the Year: Degree

Activation of the Year: Atlantic Records

Help Every Athlete Award: Gopuff

Rising Star: Clearcover

🏆 @SoFi takes home National Brand of the Year! pic.twitter.com/UPag99JYZp

— Opendorse (@opendorse) April 13, 2022