By Christine Haluzak
Each year NIRSA recognizes its extraordinary members with a variety of awards: Congratulations to all of these members!
Honor Award
Thomas G. Kirch, RCRSP, Oregon State University
NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award
(New for 2013) In appreciation for contributions of time, talent, and treasure to the NIRSA Foundation.
Darcy & Bob Bingham
National Service Awards
Professional Awards
Jennifer de-Vries, RCRSP, Oregon State University
For her outstanding leadership and dedication to developing the curriculum for the National School of Recreational Sports Management.
Matt McGregor, Longwood University
For his exceptional leadership serving as Chair of the National School of Recreational Sports Management and dedication to enhancing the School learning objectives.
Nicole Olmeda, M.Ed., The University of Texas at Austin
For her dedication serving as Chair of NIRSA’s Research and Assessment Committee and exceptional leadership in developing the NIRSA Institutional Data Set.
James E. Wilkening, University of Central Florida
For his exceptional service and dedication as the Chair for the NCCS Basketball work team and Tournament Director of the 2012 NCCS Basketball Tournament.
Student Awards
Mark J. Comer, University of South Florida
For his dedication to the NIRSA Flag Football Rules Committee and significant contributions to the Flag & Touch Football Rule Book.
Jeffrey J. Feldhaus, Virginia Tech
For his dedication to the NIRSA Flag Football Rules Committee and significant contributions to the Flag & Touch Football Rule Book.
Regional Awards of Merit
Region I
Jeffrey Sessine, RCRSP, CRSS, Centers
Region II
David Bowles, RCRSP, CRSS, University of Florida
Region III
David DeAngelo, CRSS, The Ohio State University
Region IV
Michael Waldron, RCRSP, CRSS, Texas A&M University
Region V
Mike Widen, CRSS, University of Iowa
Region VI
Douglas Ewing, CRSS, Arizona State University
William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards
Region I
Steven B. Kinsey Jr., Mount St. Mary’s University
Jessica Orlowski, The College at Brockport
Stacey Pacheco, Brown University
Brooke Wertan, Drexel University
Kayla Wroblesky, Drexel University
Region II
A’Naja Bass, Georgia State University
Daniel Burton, Western Kentucky University
Erin Connolly, Florida Atlantic University
Courtney Kraemer, University of Florida
Benjamin Ramaeker, Western Kentucky University
George “Trey” Smith, James Madison University
Region III
Heather Hamilton Vogel, Indiana University
Camille Huang, Indiana University
Caullen Hudson, DePaul University
Elizabeth Lampert, Indiana University
Cayla McAvoy, Indiana University
Stephanie Pleasant, Northern Illinois University
Region IV
Robert Bostick, Louisiana State University
Lauren Brown, Louisiana State University
Taylor Geiger, Tulane University
Jonathon Hager, The University of Texas at Austin
Region V
Clayton Busby, South Dakota State University
Justin J. Holman, University of Northern Iowa
Tim Kinoshita, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Guillermo Mejia, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Frances Schoonveld, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Angela Wickard, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Region VI
Mackenzie Bannister, Seattle University
Christina M. Galli, Saint Mary’s College of California
Katelen Phelan, Seattle University
Joseph Purvis, Seattle University
Tyler Roberds, University of Idaho
Horace Moody Awards
Region I
Christopher Schmidt
Providence College
Region II
Christopher J. Morris
Florida State University
Region III
April Boulter- Ruther
Loyola University Chicago
Region IV
Tony Daniels, CRSS
University of Texas at San Antonio
Region V
Chris Dawe, RCRSP
Mount Royal University
Region VI
Mary O’Mahoney, CRSS
The University of Arizona
USTA/NIRSA Tennis Ace Awards
Professional
National Winner
Marney Babbitt, University of the South in Sewanee
Runner-up
Maxwell Miller, Texas State University – San Marcos
Institutional
National Winner
Purdue University
Runner-up
Boston College
Creative Excellence Awards
Audiovisual Promotion
First Place
David Karspeck Memorial Video, Colorado State University
Second Place
We Are RecSports, University of Florida
Third Place
Battleship Promotional Video, Georgia Southern University
Comprehensive Brochure
First Place
Campus Recreation Program Guide, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Second Place (Tie)
Connect With Your Inner Hero, University of Utah and
MSU Campus Recreation Brochure, Missouri State University
Third Place
2011-12 Campus Recreation Guide, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Integrated Marketing Campaign
First Place
Welcome Week, The Ohio State University
Second Place
No Impact Week, Georgia Southern University
Third Place
Good Night Cougs: Sleep Campaign Sets the Trend, Washington State University
Large Scale Signage
First Place
UREC: Love Purple. Live Gold., Louisiana State University
Second Place
Campus Recreation Pole Banners, University of Illinois
Third Place (Tie)
Homecoming 2011 Banners & Statue, University of Missouri and
Gator Cycling Studio – Florida Fitness, University of Florida
Programming Publication
First Place
Billionaire Bingo, Cleveland State University, Centers, LLC
Second Place
Special Events Incentive Card, Texas A&M University-Commerce
Third Place
Lunch & Learn Postcard, University of Missouri
Student Digital Presentation
First Place
Motion, The Ohio State University
Second Place
Midnight Fun Run Teaser Video, University of Florida
Third Place
Sexual Assault Awareness Website, Bowling Green State University
Student Publication
First Place
Homecoming 5K Advertising, Virginia Tech University
Second Place
2012-2013 Rec Sports Calendar, Virginia Tech University
Third Place
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Yes, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville
Sustainable Marketing
First Place
SIUE Bike Share Program, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville
Second Place
Online Calendar of Events, Montclair State University
Third Place
Sustainable Practices Signage in the SRC, Washington State University
Website
First Place
MSU Campus Recreation Website, Missouri State University
Second Place
BGSU Recreation and Wellness Website, Bowling Green State University
Third Place
DU Ritchie Center Website, University of Denver
Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards
The Nelson Fitness Center, Moran Coleman Aquatics Center, Zucconi Center, and Ittleson Quad
Brown University
Architectural Team: Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
Consulting Firm: SportsPlan Studio
General Contractor: Shawmut Design and Construction
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Recreation Center
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Architectural Team: Cannon Design
General Contractor: Sundt Construction
Student Recreation Center, University Student Union, Inc.
California State University, Northridge
Architectural Team: LPA, Inc.
Consulting Firm: CREW Solutions
General Contractor: C.W. Driver
The College at Brockport Special Events Recreation Center
The College at Brockport
Architectural Team: King + King Architects
Consulting Firm: Moody Nolan, Inc.
General Contractor: LeChase Construction Services, LLC
Columbus State University Student Recreation Center
Columbus State University
Architectural Team: Hastings+Chivetta Architects, Inc.
Consulting Firm: Lyman Davidson Dooley, Inc.
General Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Wellness and Recreation Center
Georgia College & State University
Architectural Team: Menefee Architecture
Consulting Firm: Cannon Design
General Contractor: Garbutt / Christman, LLC
Georgia Tech Leadership Challenge Complex
Georgia Institute of Technology
Architectural Team: Houser Walker Architecture
Consulting Firm: Houser Walker Architecture
General Contractor: Hogan Construction Group
State Gym
Iowa State University
Architectural Team: RDG Planning & Design
Consulting Firm: Counsilman-Hunsaker
General Contractor: Shaw-Lundquist Associates
Student Legacy Park
Oregon State University
Architectural Team: Group Mackenzie
Consulting Firm: DA Hogan & Associates, Inc.
General Contractor: Bernhardt Golf – Bernhardt Industries, Inc.
Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field
The University of Texas at Austin
Architectural Team: Dewberry Architects Inc.
Consulting Firm: Dunkin Sims Stoffels
General Contractor: SpawGlass Contractors, Inc.
TWU Fitness and Recreation Center
Texas Woman’s University
Architectural Team: SmithGroup JJR
General Contractor: Core Construction
University of South Dakota Wellness Center
University of South Dakota
Architect: RDG Planning & Design
General Contractor: Henry Carlson Company
Valley Road & Grimes Playfields
Washington State University
Architectural Team: DA Hogan & Associates
General Contractor: Henry Motley & Motley Incorporated
Juliette Moore Distinguished Leadership Award
Marsha Shelton
Horace Moody Jr.
Recreational Sports Journal Award
James E. Johnson, Ed.D.
Ashlee N. Kaiser
Robert J. Bell, Ph.D.
