NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Gonzaga’s Ben Gregg was named to the inaugural Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Good Works Team for the winter.
The team recognizes 20 standout student-athletes across collegiate winter sports for their exceptional achievements in community service, athletics and academics. This marks the first-ever expansion of the Good Works Team to include student-athletes from all collegiate sports and divisions.
The final team was voted on by the program’s esteemed Selection Committee from an impressive pool of nearly 200 nominees nationwide. These student-athletes represent nine winter sports and five collegiate divisions, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of student- athletes in their communities.
The inaugural 20-member team features student-athletes from all levels of collegiate competition, including junior/community college, NAIA and NCAA Divisions I, II and III. Honorees represent winter sports such as hockey, basketball, swimming & diving, gymnastics and track and field.
Gregg is an active volunteer in the community. He has raised more than $250,000 for Giving Back Spokane to provide food, clothing and housing for those in need. The senior partners with Family Promise of Spokane to furnish homes for struggling families, works with the Mullen Polk Foundation to take foster children shopping for school supplies and clothing and regularly visits the Salvation Army to assist with fundraising and community events.
Additionally, Gregg hosts free basketball camps for kids in his hometown, ensuring access to sports for underserved youth. On the court, he is a top rebounder in the West Coast Conference, ranks second in two-point field goal percentage and was named to the Gonzaga Dean’s List.
“These student-athletes embody the best of collegiate athletics—not just in competition, but in leadership, service and impact,” said Elizabeth Brady, Allstate’s chief marketing, customer and communications officer. “From youth empowerment to mental health advocacy, their work changes lives.”
“NACDA is honored to collaborate with Allstate to expand the Good Works Team program and recognize student-athletes across all sports and all divisions,” said Pat Manak, NACDA’s chief executive officer. “This initiative provides a national platform for our members to shine a light on the positive and inspirational stories happening at all levels of intercollegiate athletics during a pivotal time in our industry. Congratulations to the student-athletes and institutions represented on the inaugural Winter Team, and we look forward to continuing the process in the seasons to come.”
The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team will spotlight student-athletes’ service throughout the year, with upcoming teams for spring and fall sports.
Auburn gymnast Sophia Groth has been named team captain, becoming the first female student-athlete to lead the distinguished group. As president of Auburn’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Groth has championed community outreach, supported fellow student-athletes and advocated for student parents working to complete their degrees through programs like Baby Steps. Groth also spearheaded The Big House Toy Drive, brightening the holidays for children in need across the state of Alabama.
Announced in December 2024, the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team builds on the legacy of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, which has honored college football players’ community impact since 1992. Now expanded to include all sanctioned national championship sports, the initiative will recognize 60 student-athletes annually across fall, winter and spring seasons.
The full team roster and their inspiring stories can be found on the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team website.
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