By Mary Callender
The field of collegiate recreation and NIRSA are made great by the passion, drive, and dedication of some true rockstars!
Each year NIRSA is excited to recognize a sample of its extraordinary members with a variety of awards: Congratulations to all of these members!
Congratulations to the 2014 NIRSA Award Recipients!Honor Award
Mark Fletcher, University of Virginia, (posthumously)
NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award
Tom Dison, University of Texas at Austin
In appreciation of his contributions of time, talent, and treasure to the NIRSA Foundation.
NIRSA Annual Service Awards
Professional Awards
Sarah Fain
Georgia Southern University
For her outstanding leadership and dedication as the Tournament Director of the NIRSA National Flag Football Tournament and Chair of the NIRSA Championship Series Flag Football Work Team.
Vicki D. Highstreet
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
For her exceptional service and leadership as Chair of the NIRSA School of Collegiate Recreation.
Pam Su
San Francisco State University
For her significant contributions in promoting NIRSA’s value of Sustainable Communities and leadership as co-chair of the NIRSA Sustainable Communities Commission.
Student Awards
Kristin Hayes
The Ohio State University
For her dedication and exceptional leadership as student coordinator of the Region III Student Lead On.
Regional Awards of Merit
Region I
Steve Gambino, EdD, RCRSP
West Chester University
Region II
Eric Hunter, CRSS
University of South Florida
Region III
Sarah E. Hardin, PhD
DePaul University, Centers LLC
Region IV
PeeWee Roberson, CRSS
Texas Tech University
Region V
Robert Denney
Creighton University
Region VI
Alex Accetta, RCRSP
Portland State University
William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards
Region I
James Amarando
Drexel University
Lauren Fleming
Mount St. Mary’s University
Katherine Fallone
Providence College
Sean Madgey
Mount St. Mary’s University
Kaycee Tanioka
University of New Hampshire
Region II
Bradley Burgess
James Madison University
Jason Darby
James Madison University
Megan Flosdorf
James Madison University
Tyler Martin
The University of West Florida
Jamie Mineart
University of Central Florida
Lindsey Elise Racz
North Carolina State University
Region III
Amanda Alpert
Central Michigan University
Brianne Baranowski
Indiana University
Emily Buelow
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
Brooke Cochran
Ohio University
Kirk Fallon
Illinois State University
Tiffany Slabbekoorn
Oakland University
Region IV
Caitlyn Carman
Lubbock Christian University
Joe Duerksen
Angelo State University
Jade Dworkin
University of Arkansas
Nicole Swank
University of Arkansas
Region V
Zachary Erdmann
Minnesota State University Mankato
Derek Niewohner
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Gabriel Ryland
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Breanna Snyder
Colorado State University
Liza Thalken
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Kelsey Whittaker
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Region VI
Maxwell Cordier
Seattle University
Jenny Eskander
Washington State University
Benjamin Kohler
Seattle University
Jacob Ostrow
Portland State University
Emily Skeen
Portland State University
Dominiqic Williams
California State University, Sacramento
Horace Moody Awards
Region I
David Hall, EdD, RCRSP, CRSS
Springfield College
Region II
Mary Pittman, RCRSP
The University of West Florida
Region III
Sarah E. Hardin, PhD, CRSS
Centers, LLC at DePaul University
Region IV
Stephanie McAlpine
University of Texas at Arlington
Region V
Jason Gant, RCRSP
Creighton University
Region VI
Ashlea L. Wilson
California State University, Bakersfield
USTA/NIRSA Tennis Ace Awards
Professional
National Recipient
Jonathan Elliott
The University of Texas at Austin
Runner-up
Stacey Lee, RCRSP
Purdue University
Institutional
National Recipient
Louisiana State University
Runner-up
Florida Gulf Coast University
Creative Excellence Awards
Audiovisual Promotion
First Place
The Outdoor Program at PSU
Portland State University
Second Place
Rec Sports Star of the Month
The Ohio State University
Third Place
Motion
The Ohio State University
Comprehensive Brochure
First Place
Explore. Engage. Achieve.
University of Utah
First Place
Virginia Tech Rec Sports Calendar
Virginia Tech
Second Place
UCF Recreation and Wellness Center Hand Guide
University of Central Florida
Integrated Marketing
First Place
MoveU Physical Activity Campaign
University of Toronto
Second Place
“Sit Less, Move More!” Physical Activity Campaign
Oregon State University
Third Place
Mizzou Wheelchair Basketball Season Materials
University of Missouri
Large Scale Signage
First Place
Mizzou Aquatic Center Spirit Wall
University of Missouri
Second Place
Centennial Banners
The Ohio State University
Third Place
Rowdy Studio and Mac TV Lounge Makeovers
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Programming Publication
First Place
Harry Potter and the Haunted Halloween at Rec Sports
The Ohio State University
Second Place
Spring 2013 Intramural Posters
Texas Tech University
Third Place
Informal Recreation Magnet
Loyola University Maryland
Student Digital Presentation
First Place
This is the Women’s Field House
The Ohio State University
Second Place
It’s Movember
Washington State University
Third Place
Life in Motion Blog
The Ohio State University
Student Publication
First Place
Zombie Dodgeball
Portland State University
Second Place
Be Here. Be Now.
Louisiana State University
Third Place
Maintain Don’t Gain
Virginia Tech
Sustainable Marketing
First Place
Water Bottle Recycling Campaign
Illinois State University
Second Place
Hawk on Wheels Summer Adventure Program
Montclair State University
Third Place
Turn Resolutions Into Routines
University of Florida
Website
First Place
MizzouRec Website Relaunch
University of Missouri
Second Place
LSU UREC Website
Louisiana State University
Third Place
University Recreation and Wellness Website
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards
Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Abilene Christian University
Architect: Marmon Mok Architecture
Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center
Missouri State University
Architect: Cannon Design
France A. Córdova Recreation Center
Purdue University
Architect: Moody Nolan, Inc.
Pearson and McGonigle Halls Renovation
Temple University
Architect: Hastings+Chivetta Architects, Inc.
Carpenter Sports Building
University of Delaware
Architect: Hughes Group Architects
Student Recreation Center
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Architect: Hastings+Chivetta Architects, Inc.
Architect: Bowman Murray Hemingway Architects
Juliette Moore Distinguished Leadership Award
Kenneth W. Hill, CRSS
Recreational Sports Journal Award
Stephen Kampf, PhD, CRSS
Bowling Green State University
Eric J. Teske
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
