Background

The Administrator of the Year Award is presented to NACWAA members for significant contributions made as an administrator of intercollegiate athletics. This award, recognizing administrative excellence, is presented annually to members in NCAA Divisions I-A, I-AA, I-AAA; II; III; NAIA/Junior/ Community Colleges and Conferences/Organizations. Honorees will be presented with their awards during the NACWAA Fall Forum at the Administrator of the Year banquet. There will be seven national winners.

Eligibility and Criteria

All athletics administrators that meet the following criteria, and are nominated by a NACWAA member, are eligible. The nominee must:
1. Be an active member of NACWAA
2. Be employed as a full-time athletics administrator at the institution, national governing organization or conference listed at the time of nomination
3. Be committed to diversity and gender equity
4. Demonstrate commitment, cooperation, and allegiance in promoting excellence in intercollegiate athletics
5. Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and mentoring of athletics administrative staff
6. Serve as a positive role model
7. Demonstrate leadership and vision in promoting women's athletics
8. Be committed to the education and welfare of student-athletes
9. Attend the Fall Forum to be eligible to receive the Administrator of the Year Award

Nominations

Nominators may nominate one person per category for total of seven (7) nominees. Nominees will remain in consideration for three (3) years.  Nominations must be received in the NACWAA office.  Forms may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to:

Administrator of the Year Nomination
NACWAA National Office
5018 Randall Parkway, Suite 3
Wilmington, NC 28403
awards@nacwaa.org
910-793-8244(phone)
910-793-8246(fax)

To print or view a nomination form please click here