Last stop for Lauren Miller before the campaign to win a PGA tour card – The All Sports Association’s annual banquet. 

The Association awarded the soon-to-be SMU alum, and Niceville High School graduate their female collegiate athlete award for her dedication to community service during her NCAA career. 

“Life is a roller coaster,” Miller told the members of the All Sports Association and their guests, “and at times, I haven’t understood why it played out as it did. But God’s providence continues to shine through, and I am abundantly grateful to be where I am today. Since entering college, I have begun to understand more and more the importance of having a village behind you and that nothing is accomplished on your own. This award may have my name attached to it, but it’s just as much mine as it is God’s, my family’s, my friends’, my teammates’, and my coaches past and present. Because, without their wisdom, love, and belief in me, this honor doesn’t happen.”

The All Sports Association gives the award to a collegiate student-athlete who exemplifies the characteristics the organization holds most valuable. Past winners from the Niceville Area include Drew Frederic (Troy, Baseball) Juanyeh Thomas (Georgia Tech, Football), Abbie Harrison (Florida, Track), Tyre McCants (South Florida, Football), Jessie Mullen (Kennesaw State, Softball), Lauren Day (Troy, Basketball) and Monica Johnson (Mercer, Volleyball).