Apply now to serve on a NIRSA Awards committee

Your volunteer time can make a difference to your fellow members and help the Association to celebrate and elevate outstanding facilities, programs, and individuals working in campus recreation and wellbeing. NIRSA is currently recruiting volunteers for six NIRSA awards committees. The six-month term is a shorter commitment than many other NIRSA Committee member opportunities. The term for these committees is July-December. Apply today to serve on a NIRSA awards committee!

Each year, NIRSA is proud to recognize some of its extraordinary members with a variety of awards. Serving on a NIRSA awards committee involves encouraging participation from fellow members and reviewing applications or nominations. This opportunity is a great way to give back, gain experience, and network with colleagues beyond your campus.

Apply by May 26

Applying is easy

A single application form covers all six awards committees. Indicate and rank your interest for up to three awards committees you’re interested in joining this coming year. You can also note whether you would like to be considered for a chair position.

Please read about the available awards committees and a little about the awards.

New: Campus Rec Innovative Programming Award

Join the Campus Rec Innovative Programming Awards Committee to help finalize the submission and selection criteria and help select the inaugural class of recipients for this award.

Updated: Creative Excellence Award

The Creative Excellence Awards Committee has been charged with reviewing and revamping some of the categories for this award. In addition, committee members will select the 2023 award recipients who are recognized for the outstanding marketing and advertising generated by campus recreation and wellbeing departments.

Honor Award

The NIRSA Honor Award is the highest honor awarded by the Association. Honor Award Committee members help review nominations and select the 2023 and 2024 award recipients as this opportunity involves a two-term commitment.

Annual Service Award

The Annual Service Awards Committee will help review and determine the 2023 individual and group awards. These awards acknowledge exceptional performance or dedication by members over the past year. Apply now to serve on a NIRSA awards committee!

Outstanding Facilities Awards

The Outstanding Facilities Awards Committee will help review and determine the 2023 awards that recognize excellence in newly constructed, renovated, or expanded recreational facilities.

William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards

The Student Leadership & Academic Awards Committee will help review and determine the 2023 awards that recognize outstanding students who are actively involved in their recreation department.

Apply today!

The field of collegiate recreation thrives through the passion, drive, and dedication of amazing individuals and institutions. As part of the application process, we encourage you to complete identity fields for gender and ethnicity within your NIRSA profile. Providing this information will support the appointment process by helping deliver diverse and inclusive committee appointments.

Please take a moment to update your profile and submit your application today!