The NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award recognizes an individual that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the NIRSA Foundation and its mission.
The first NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award was presented at the 2013 NIRSA Annual Conference to honor those who have demonstrated exceptional contributions of time, talent, and treasure to the NIRSA Foundation and its mission over a sustained period of time. It recognizes a person that has supported the field of campus recreation through active participation in the leadership and programs of the NIRSA Foundation.
Honor an outstanding individual who has made a significant difference to the future of our profession and the NIRSA Family by nominating them for the NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award.
Each year award recipients are recognized through a variety of mediums, including press releases, social media, and various digital displays and announcements at conferences.
The nomination period has ended.
Criteria
NIRSA Foundation Leadership Award recipients exhibit outstanding dedication to the NIRSA Foundation and its mission. Your nomination should address your nominee’s qualifications within as many of the following areas as possible:
- Contributed significant time, talent and treasure that advances the mission of the NIRSA Foundation over a sustained period of time
- Provided outstanding volunteer service to the NIRSA Foundation
- Championed one or more of the Foundation’s Mission driven initiatives (Health & Wellbeing, Research, Student Officials Development, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Student & Professional Development)
- Enhanced the visibility, awareness, or impact of the NIRSA Foundation
- A current member of NIRSA, who exemplifies standards of ethical behavior consistent with the NIRSA Member Code of Ethics
Previous Recipients
2024
Brent Harrison
2023
Laurie Braden
2022
Liz Henry
2021
Suzette Smith
2020
Robert M. Golson, Jr.
2019
Thomas Kirch
2018
Loretta Capra
2017
Stan Campbell
2016
Will Holsberry
2015
Dave Koch
2014
Tom Dison
2013
Darcy & Bob Bingham
For More Info
For more information, or for help with the nomination process, please contact NIRSA Senior Executive Assistant, Elishea Borin.