OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Missouri State's Lily Johnson is one of 10 finalists announced Thursday for the Senior CLASS Award in volleyball, an honor given annually to an NCAA Division I senior with notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.

An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. 

Ballots are now open and include a fan voting component that accounts for one-third of the final vote total, with the ballots closing on Dec. 4. The remaining two-thirds is determined by NCAA Division I coaches and national media members.

For more information on all the candidates and to vote, visit seniorCLASSaward.com.