Wheaton, Ill. – The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced the recipient of the 2024 Chris Martin Perseverance Award this morning, bestowing the honor on senior Annie Tate of the Wheaton College women’s basketball team. This marks the fifth year that the CCIW has recognized a student-athlete with the Chris Martin Perseverance Award, and Tate is the first athlete to earn the honor since it was awarded by the CCIW in 2020. The Chris Martin Perseverance Award honors a student-athlete who demonstrates an unwavering commitment and perseverance to overcome a physical challenge in order to compete at the…