CHARLOTTE, N.C. - After making some incredible contributions both on and off the basketball court, the duo of Talanya Hutton and Khalil Williams both earned and incredible honor, Tuesday afternoon. The two student-athletes were named honorees for the Church Mutual 'Protecting the Greater Good' general scholarship contribution. Church Mutual Insurance Company announced the presentation of the second annual "Church Mutual Protecting the Greater Good Award" general scholarship contribution, Tuesday afternoon. A $1,000 contribution is awarded in the name of one male and one female student-athlete participating in the CIAA tournament for each of the 12 CIAA member institutions.
 
The scholarships are based on the student-athletes' demonstrated positive impact on their school, students, or community. The scholarships, disbursed to the general scholarship fund in the names of the selected student-athletes, can be awarded at the discretion of the institution to any deserving CIAA member student. 

Talanya Hutton is senior majoring in communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism. She has been on the Athletic Directors' Honor Roll since 2018. Talanya has served in a number of community service projects including career fairs, food drives, reading to students, toiletry drive, canned food drive and assisting with local summer basketball camps and clinics.

Khalil Williams is a sophomore majoring in finance. He has been a member of the Athletic Directors Honor Roll every semester at Bowie State. Khalil has been a member of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee since his freshman year, as well as National Honors Society, Bowie State Honors Program, and serves as treasurer of the Bowie State Disciples.