The Golden State Athletic Conference has 13 individuals and 2 teams that will be nominated for several of the NAIA annual awards on National Awards Day. This group of individuals that have been put forth by the conference office consists of athletic directors, administrators, coaches, sports information directors, athletic trainers, and most of all, student-athletes.

A.O. Duer Award
Emily Till, Arizona Christian University (Women's Basketball)
Will Avera, The Master's University (Men's Volleyball)
 
Emil S. Liston Award
Emily Till, Arizona Christian University (Women's Basketball)
Landon Seaman, Menlo College (Men's Basketball)
Dominic Gonzalez, Arizona Christian University (Men's Basketball)
 
Leroy Walker Character Award
Azalea Prince, William Jessup University (Women's Cross Country)
Will Chambers, Arizona Christian University (Football)

NAIA Team of Character Award
Hope International University Baseball Team
The Master's University Women's Cross Country Team

Coach of Character Award
Kris Dorn, Vanguard University (Beach Volleyball)
Tim Montez, OUAZ (Baseball)

Charles Morris Administrator of the Year Award
Keith Baker, Arizona Christian University

Sports Information Director of the Year Award
Dave Caldwell, The Master's University

Athletic Trainer of the Year Award
Darin Voigt, Vanguard University
Hannah Mason, Life Pacific University

Athletic Director of the Year Award
Peter Dryer, Arizona Christian University
 
NAIA National Award Day winners will be selected on September 15 by the national office.