Teammate of the Year 2025

2025 Teammate of the Year

The relationships between our kids and student-athletes are the backbone of our program—and those friendships deserve to be recognized.

Vote For Your 2025 Teammate of the Year!

Voting for the 2025 Teammate of the Year has closed. Stay tuned for the winner to be announced!

Meet The Finalists

We received dozens of incredible nominations from across the country and are proud to announce this year’s finalists for Teammate of the Year!

Banks & Ahjany, Houston Christian Basketball
Daphne & Priya, San Diego State Cheer
Katie & Kiera, Saint Michael’s Softball
Matthew & Caden, Baldwin Wallace Basketball
Noah & Owen, UNC Lacrosse

Watch the videos, read the testimonials, and meet your 2025 Teammate of the Year Finalists. Click each video to read more about each match, and vote for your favorite now through April 25 to help the Team IMPACT community choose our winner.

Banks & Ahjany, Houston Christian Basketball

"Ahjany is always first to greet the whole family, and he genuinely cares about he's representing himself, the university, basketball team, and Team IMPACT. He has inspired both Banks and Ashton to dream bigger, challenge themselves, and still have fun. He is an incredible young man and a positive influence on everybody he comes across."

Daphne & Priya, San Diego State Cheer

"The smile Daphne and Priya both get when they see each other is amazing. She has been able to spend some extra one-on-one time with Daphne at practice and at a women's basketball game. Each of those times she felt just like one of the other cheerleaders, and that special bonding time is what's so special about Priya. She makes Daphne feel right at home and jumps right in with a silly game of heads up or special cheer. She even takes the time to make Daphne's special stuffy kitty cat Pancake part of the team too."

Katie & Kiera, Saint Michael's Softball

"Kiera has consistently gone above and beyond to make Katie feel included, both on and off the field. She understands that being a great teammate isn’t just about performance during games—it’s about building connections, supporting one another, and fostering a sense of belonging. Kiera has demonstrated the true essence of teamwork. She not only uplifts those around her but also sets a standard for what it truly means to be a great teammate."

Matthew & Caden, Baldwin Wallace Basketball

"Sometimes it is difficult for Matthew to find the right words to describe his relationship, but he truly adores Caden. Caden has become like a big brother to Matthew and has gone above and beyond to make Matthew feel special and to develop a genuine friendship. Matthew feels special and cared for by the whole program, and we have Caden to thank for getting that ball rolling. Caden has indicated many times that he wants to be in Matthew's life for a very long time, and we have no reason to believe that it won't be the case."

Noah & Owen, North Carolina Lacrosse

"Owen has really made the effort and sacrificed his time this year to get to know Noah and his family better. Both Owen and Grant are like brothers to Noah, and his dad and I would easily call them our 'adopted sons.' We are so grateful to the entire team for their dedication to Noah and making the Team IMPACT match so meaningful and successful. Just ask Grace, our case manager. She'll tell you all about our gratitude for TI and UNC M-LAX!!!!"

Meet The Nominees

The friendships built through Team IMPACT are what make this program so special. Click each photo below to see all the nominations for 2025 Teammate of the Year.