By Christine Haluzak
Both NIRSA and the field of collegiate recreation have their standards of excellence advanced by the passion, drive, and dedication of some truly amazing individuals and institutions.
So, each year, NIRSA is excited to recognize some of its extraordinary members with a variety of well-deserved awards. The Association would like to congratulate all of […]
By Tom Kirch, retired Director of Recreational Sports at Oregon State University and Nazifa Islam
The NIRSA Honor Award Committee is thrilled to announce that Michael “Mick” Deluca has been selected as the recipient of the 2016 NIRSA Honor Award! The NIRSA Honor Award—the Association’s most prestigious honor—is awarded annually in celebration of a […]
By Christine Haluzak
NIRSA thrives as an association because innovative and inspiring members are its lifeblood. Let your NIRSA colleagues know that you recognize and value the selfless, dedicated, and positive work they do for NIRSA and the field of collegiate recreation. The December 15 deadline for several award nominations is quickly approaching; take a few minutes this week […]
By Cindy Cowden, Associate Director of Facilities and Internal Operations at SUNY at Binghamton University and Chair of the NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards Committee
Every year, NIRSA recognizes exceptional NIRSA-member-institution facilities with the Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards. These awards recognize the innovative designs of new, renovated, or expanded collegiate recreational facilities at NIRSA member […]
By Aaron Kroth, Assistant Director for Facility Operations – Aquatics at The University of Texas at Austin and Alice Kersting, NIRSA Special Projects Coordinator
The NIRSA Research & Assessment Award recognizes a NIRSA member or research team who have made an extraordinary contribution toward advancing research and assessment initiatives on their campus. This often […]
By Emily Hughes
One important element of our Association is that we strive to recognize our colleagues for their exceptional work and efforts. There are numerous individuals in the collegiate recreation field who have demonstrated an outstanding capacity for innovation, who consistently go above and beyond in their volunteer service to NIRSA, and who have made significant […]
By Emily Hughes
Do you have a mentor who’s inspired your interest in the field of collegiate recreation? Do you know someone who continues to deepen your commitment to the students you serve? Someone who lives these words from composer David Stoddard: “Getting the most out of life isn’t about how much you keep for […]
NIRSA members bring tremendous value to the collegiate recreation profession—whether they’re professional members inspiring passion in students, student members who go above and beyond, or institutional members finding creative solutions.
We love celebrating our members’ achievements and simultaneously raising the standard for excellence across the entire collegiate recreation profession—and we know NIRSA members […]
Recreation facilities play an integral role in how students participate in collegiate recreation. Innovative designs significantly improve visitor’s experiences and contribute to their developing lifelong habits of health and wellness.
Every year, NIRSA recognizes exceptional NIRSA member institution facilities with the Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards. These awards acknowledge the cutting edge designs […]
By Tom Kirch and Breeana Myatt
The NIRSA Honor Award is one of our Association’s highest recognitions. It’s awarded annually to a NIRSA member of outstanding professional achievement who has demonstrated exemplary service to the Association over the course of their career and who has made significant contributions to the field of collegiate […]
