University of Virginia coxswain and volunteer firefighter and EMT Shelby Bavin named captain of the Allstate NACDA Spring Good Works Team

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Bavin is devoted to supporting Charlottesville families, serving as the first volunteer firefighter and EMT to lead the Good Works Team, which recognizes 20 spring season student-athletes for their commitment to community service Key takeaways: NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) today announced the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Spring), a group of 20 student-athletes who lead in their sport, academics and in communities across the country. University of Virginia (UVA) women's rowing coxswain Shelby Bavin was named team captain for her dedication to service as a first responder, protecting families across Charlottesville. The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team was created to spotlight student-athletes for their meaningful community service. Honorees include men and women from NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and junior/community colleges, with student-athletes recognized each season across spring, fall and winter sports. This season's team was selected from 137 student-athletes nominated by their schools. Honorees receive a monetary contribution from Allstate to further support their community service, with the team captain receiving an additional contribution and surprise in-person recognition by ESPN sports commentator Holly Rowe. Chris DeBiase, Allstate executive vice president, chief legal officer and general counsel and collegiate sports ambassador: "Allstate has long believed in the power of college athletics to shape leaders. We are proud to recognize these spring honorees who are demonstrating exceptional leadership and impact through community service, and to help fuel the causes they care about. Service is leadership and we want to reward and empower the young people who prove it every day." Holly Rowe, ESPN Sports Commentator:"Programs like the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team make sure service and leadership are recognized alongside athletic excellence. Allstate and NACDA's commitment to celebrating student-athletes across every sport and division helps elevate stories that deserve a national spotlight, and I'm proud to help highlight student-athletes who rise to meet the needs of their communities." UVA coxswain, volunteer firefighter and EMT Shelby Bavin named Spring Good Works Team captain Bavin ha...

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