The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its third-annual host excellence award honorees on Wednesday and Sioux City was among the honorees.

For Best NAIA Championship Host – Sioux City, Iowa (Women’s Division II Basketball National Championship)

The best NAIA Host is awarded to the championship host who displays excellence in all aspects of conducting a national championship and produces an excellent student-athlete experience.

The 2019 NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship was the 22nd consecutive year the event was held in Sioux City, Iowa and the community is no stranger to championship events.

The Tyson Event Center is also home to the NAIA Women’s Volleyball National Championship. Additionally, it was announced earlier this year that Sioux City will continue on as host of the NAIA Women’s Basketball National Championship after both division merge to one after the conclusion of the 2020 season.