JVA Honors Student Athletes with the 2024 JVA Athleader Award

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (May 20, 2024)–  The JVA is pleased to announce the exceptional group of student athletes named as 2024 JVA Athleaders powered by Fivestar.  The 25 distinguished male and female volleyball players also display academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and acts of selflessness.

“Congratulations to this group of honorees who embody the true spirit of what it means to be an “Athleader”—a student-athlete who not only excels in sports but also leads with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. Your achievements inspire your peers and set a standard for excellence. As you continue to grow and pursue your goals, remember that your leadership and service have the power to shape the future and make a difference in the lives of so many. We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all the great things you will accomplish in your promising future,” said JVA Executive Director, Jenny Hahn.

The JVA Athleaders powered by Fivestar were nominated by a JVA Club Director during the nomination period in April. Recipients will be presented with an award for their achievement.

“Fivestar is thrilled to be partnering with JVA to highlight these amazing athletes who excel on and off the court,” said Brett Tillett, Senior Vice President for Fivestar. “This year’s Athleader class exemplifies the characteristics of excellence and leadership and we are so proud of this year’s award winners!”

Fivestar launched in June 2022 with the mission to create a single aggregate location for all athletes–across all sports, at all levels of play–to curate their performance highlights and receive feedback and exposure from sports fans, peers and coaches worldwide.

For more information on the JVA Athleader Award visit jvavolleyball.org/awards/jva-athleader-award/.

About Fivestar
Fivestar is dedicated to supporting student-athletes by providing a platform to access their best sports highlights. The Fivestar Marketplace connects the best sports creators in the country with athletes and parents, so amazing plays can be captured and shared with coaches, family, and friends.

About the Junior Volleyball Association
The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the growth of youth and junior volleyball through program and resource development, education and events. The organization was formed in 2006 with a primary focus of being a voice for junior volleyball club directors and coaches, and to this day with nearly 1,600 member clubs, is the only organization that is focused entirely on youth and junior volleyball.