The Impact Award recognizes a single CCAA student-athlete who has exemplified leadership through participation in community service and engagement activities while maintaining dedication to academics and athletics. Selections are made by the Conference's 12 Student- Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC).
 
Year Impact Award Winner
2015-16 Lindsey Armstrong, Cal State Dominguez Hills, women's soccer Release
2016-17 Haley Kroll, Chico State, women's cross country and track & field Release
2017-18 Andrew Dirks, UC San Diego, men's track & field Release
2018-19 Claire Wayne, Chico State, softball Release
2019-20 Nadia Torkman, Chico State, women's track & field Release
2020-21 Faith Bumgartner, Cal State LA, women's soccer Release
2021-22 Taylor Stewart, Chico State, women's golf Release
2022-23 Brennan Wheeler, Chico State, men's basketball Release
2023-24 Samantha Campion, Cal Poly Pomona, volleyball Release
2024-25 Jackie Phillips, Cal State San Marcos, volleyball Release