Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Title IX

Celebrating and Honoring Those Who Have Made a Difference in Women’s Athletics 
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Title IX on June 23, 2012, NACWAA invited athletics departments, conference offices and organizations across the nation to nominate and celebrate a trailblazer who has made significant contributions in the area of gender equity. We are pleased to announce that 25 trailblazer tribute videos were submitted and are now available for viewing on the NACWAA YouTube Channel. Direct links to each entry are listed below.

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America East Conference - Pat Meiser
Auburn University - Meredith Jenkins
University at Buffalo - Nan Harvey
Cornell University - Digit Murphy
Capital University - Dixie Jeffers
Dartmouth College - Josie Harper
University of Dayton - Ann Meyers
DePaul University - Jean Lenti Ponsetto
Fresno State University - Margie Wright
Hollins University - Lanetta Ware
Illinois State University - Laurie Mabry
Kent State University - Judy Devine
Lone Star Conference - Kathleen Brasfield
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Northeast Conference - Christie Rampone
Northwestern University - Kelly Amonte Hiller
University of Oklahoma - Marita Hynes
Pacific Lutheran University - Sara Officer
Princeton University - Chris Sailer
Southern Illinois University - Charlotte West
University of Texas - Jody Conradt
UCLA - Ann Meyers Drysdale
Wiley College - Janet P. Eaton
William Smith College - Pat Genovese, Aliceann Wilber and Sally Scatton
West Virginia University - Kittie Blakemore

View the NACWAA Trailblazer Tribute Youtube playlist

NACWAA Press Release Announcing Contest Winner DePaul University - April 26, 2012

Thank you for joining in our commemoration of the 40th anniversary year of Title IX and celebrate trailblazers who have helped shape women's intercollegiate athletics!