2021 Achievement Award

Achievement Award

Reserved for recognizing superior athletic success, the Achievement Award is presented to a former NJCAA student-athlete that has displayed outstanding ability in national, professional, Olympic or international competition while also displaying excellent ethical character. Nominees must be five years removed from his/her last competition in the NJCAA. To view a list of past winners, visit: Achievement Award Past Winners

Brittney Reese | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Born in Inglewood, CA, Reese moved to Mississippi to attend NJCAA member college Mississippi Gulf Coast after winning a high school state championship in the long jump and triple jump. While in Perkinston, Reese continued her athletic career as a member of the women's basketball team.  Following her time as a Bulldog, Reese found her way back to the pit while attending the University of Mississippi.

Reese excelled when finding the long jump as her specialized event.  Dedication to the long jump led Reese to earn back-to-back NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship titles in 2007 and 2008. In 2008, Reese qualified for her first Olympic Games in Beijing.

During the 2009 World Champions in Berlin, Germany, Reese won her first international event with a mark of 23ft 3 ½ in (7.10 m) in the long jump. Reese went on to win seven World Championship medals between 2009 and 2017. One of Reese's biggest achievements came at the 2012 London Olympic games when a 23 ft 4 ¼ in (7.12 m) performance earned a gold medal. She later won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Throughout her career, Reese has made an impact at every organization she has been involved with. Many young student-athletes dream their entire lives of participating on the Olympic stage for their country. Reese's hard work and dedication have shined through, participating in three Olympic games while medaling in two.

Today, Reese's story has come full circle.  She has gone from being the student-athlete to being the coach. Reese currently resides in California and ser

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