FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason men's track and field/cross country student-athlete Willem Landis received the OrthoVirginia Student Achiever Award.

Landis was honored at the Mason men's basketball game against Old Dominion on Saturday (Dec. 11). 

Majoring in Government & International Politics, he is recognized as a two-time Peter N. Sterns Provost Scholar Athlete, the highest academic award for student-athletes at George Mason University.

Landis has also made the Dean's list for six straight semesters, and recognized as a three-time recipient of the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll. 

Landis' performance beyond the classroom has been outstanding, serving as a research assistant in the SCHAR School of Policy & Government. He also works as a tutor for the athletic department, and serves on the University's President-Student Advisory Group and Student-Athlete Advisor Council (SAAC). 

In addition, he has been involved in community service as a student mentor for fourth grade students at Daniels Run Elementary School.

OrthoVirginia Student Achiever Definition:
The OrthoVirginia Student Achiever Award has been put into place to recognize outstanding student-athletes not just for their athletic performances. The student-athlete can be recognized for anything that they have done that exceptional outside their playing field… whether it be community service, leadership on campus, consistent performance in the classroom, incredible attitude, recovering from a long injury, improvement on the field, etc.