IRVING, Texas – Stephen Kittleman, a senior quarterback on the Tulsa football program, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the American Conference Community Impact Award as chosen by members of the conference’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
 
The award recognizes a student-athlete who has made an impact in either the surrounding or campus community through service work. One student-athlete or group from each American member is eligible for nomination each academic year. The award includes a donation from the American in Kittleman’s name to the life skills program at Tulsa.
 
A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kittleman volunteered with multiple organizations in his hometown. As part of Tulsa’s Day of Service, he served at Common Good, helping children with schoolwork, participated in open gym activities and mentored them through positive interactions. At One Hope Tulsa, he helped construct a new playground to benefit local children and also volunteered with the John 3:16 Mission, serving as a host and waiter to support the organization’s outreach. 
 
In addition, Kittleman served as President of Tulsa’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and is a four-time honoree on the American’s All-Academic Team. Kittleman graduated in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and is currently pursuing an MBA.
 
Other 2025 Nominees:
Kyle Mosley, UAB Football
Completed 63 community service hours in 2024-25, including building houses to reading to elementary school children
 
Graham Gutknect and Liyah Jones, Charlotte Track and Field
Attended and helped lead youth-focused community events, including Niner Elementary’s Welcome Back and Field Day
 
East Carolina Women’s Golf
Volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House to prepare and serve meals for families with hospitalized children
 
Dominic Breidenbach, Memphis Men’s Soccer
Finished with 80 hours of community service in 2024-25, including work at the Memphis Ronald McDonald House and local Humane Society
 
Addison Corley (Volleyball), Sadie Goldin (Swimming and Diving), Matthew Montgomery (Track and Field) and Miguel Arenas (Football), North Texas
Worked with the local VISTA (Vocational, Independence, Social and Transitional Advancement) program every week
 
Darby Harris, Rice Volleyball
Volunteered with multiple organizations, including with Houston Achilles with disabled athletes and being an FCA counselor
 
Ella Shapiro, South Florida Women’s Soccer
Collaborated with three non-profit organizations, including The Team, Team Impact and the Rise Up Soccer Club
 
Natalie Demasi, Temple Women’s Soccer
Founder and president of Temple’s Morgan’s Message chapter, a mental health advocacy club
 
Jasmine Kessler, UTSA Women’s Soccer
Volunteered weekly with Rowdy Readers, a literacy program at a local elementary school
 
Paige McKenzie, Tulane Swimming and Diving
Completed 176 hours of community service with over 50 organizations in New Orleans and hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan, during five years at Tulane
 
 
Community Impact Award
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will annually select a student-athlete or group of student-athletes from one American Conference institution who has made a lasting impact on their surrounding community or within the campus community.
 

2018-19	Stephen Sepcich, Baseball, Tulane
2019-20	Alexandra Wall, Swimming & Diving, Cincinnati
2020-21	Alexis Cheatum, Volleyball, Houston
2021-22	Jenica Baron, Bowling, Tulane
2022-23	Annabelle Corcoran, Swimming & Diving, SMU
2023-24	Carter Cunningham, Baseball, East Carolina
2024-25	Stephen Kittleman, Football, Tulsa