By Sarah Leskovec
Our members bring tremendous value to the profession; whether they are professional members inspiring passion within student members, student members going above and beyond, or institutional members finding creative solutions, NIRSA members take pride in recognizing the excellent work of their colleagues.
At NIRSA, we love celebrating our members’ achievements, which help to raise the standard for excellence across the collegiate recreation profession—but we need your help! November 1 marks the application deadline for both the Creative Excellence Awards and the Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards from NIRSA. Submit your team’s efforts and accomplishments to be considered for an award—and you could be recognized at the 2014 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, April 23-26, 2014!
Creative Excellence Awards
1st place Programming Publication entry: Billionaire Bingo by Cleveland State University.
The NIRSA Creative Excellence Awards recognize NIRSA members’ outstanding endeavors and accomplishments in marketing. Awards are conferred in nine categories: Comprehensive Brochure & Facility Publication, Integrated Marketing Campaign, Sustainable Marketing, Programming Publication, Large Scale Signage, Audiovisual Promotion, Website, Student Publication and Student Digital Presentation.
Applications for the 2013 Creative Excellence Awards are due November 1. Eligibility guidelines and selection criteria, as well as a list of past recipients, can be found on the NIRSA website. Additional questions can be directed to the 2014 Committee Chair, Brad Hunt.
Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards
University of South Dakota Wellness Center: 2013 Outstanding Sports Facilities Award recipient.
The NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facilities (OSF) Awards recognize the innovative designs of new, renovated, or expanded collegiate recreational facilities of NIRSA member institutions. These prestigious awards honor facilities that demonstrate excellence in a number of critical areas, including architectural design, functionality, and how well the facility meets its intended purpose.
Outstanding Sports Facilities Award recipients are regarded as examples to follow within the collegiate recreation profession and throughout the greater architectural and facilities construction communities. Celebrate your exceptional facility construction or renovation by submitting an application for the NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards.
Applications for the 2013 Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards are due November 1. Eligibility guidelines and selection criteria, as well as a list of past recipients, can be found on the NIRSA website. Additional questions can be directed to the 2014 Committee Chair, Dave Frock.
