2007 Award Recipients

AWARD OF MERIT

The most prestigious NIAAA award presented to an individual who has shown outstanding leadership and meritorius service in interscholastic athletics or related areas. This award is selected by the Board of Directors and is not presented every year. The 2006 NIAAA Award of Merit was presented at the conference luncheon on Monday, December 11 in Anaheim, California.

Dave Martens, Fairport, New York

THOMAS E. FREDERICK AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

A prestigious award presented annually to an NIAAA member to honor in perpetuity, Mr. Frederick's invaluable contributions to the NIAAA. The NIAAA annually selects and honors from within its membership, an individual whose loyalty to the NIAAA and contributions to the profession represents excellence in achievement. The 2006 NIAAA TEF Award was presented at the conference luncheon on Monday, December 11 in Anaheim, California.

Jim Baker, CAA, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

FRANK KOVALESKI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD

This award established by the NIAAA Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Awards Committee in 2007 is presented to a recipient who possesses and has contributed to the vision of Professional Development – the legacy of Frank Kovaleski. Frank was instrumental in the creation of the Leadership Training Program and the expansion of the Certification Program of the NIAAA. The Frank Kovaleski Award is presented annually to an NIAAA member who has made significant contributions and demonstrated excellence in professional development at the local, state and national levels.

Dr. John Olson, CMAA, Madison, Wisconsin

 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Presented annually to individuals outside the field of athletic administration, as well as NIAAA members in recognition of their length of service, special accomplishments and contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local, state and national levels. Nominations are submitted by state athletic director associations, screened by the Awards Committee, and selected by the Board of Directors. The 2006 NIAAA Distinguished Service Awards were presented to the following individuals during the conference luncheon on Monday, December 11 in Anaheim, California.

Darryl Anderson, CAA, Mandan, North Dakota
Kevin Bryant, CMAA, Tigard, Oregon
Blane Gaison, CAA, Honolulu, Hawaii
Cass Herbst, CAA, Nampa, Idaho
Karen Leinaar, CAA, Benzonia, Michigan
Paul Mengold, CAA, Woodbridge, Connecticut
Marc Payne, CMAA, West Jefferson, North Carolina
Peg Pennepacker, CAA, Elverson, Pennsylvania
Phil Rison, CMAA, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
Sheri Stice, CMAA, Cypress, Texas
John Roberts, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Deana Sessions, Boise, Idaho

NFHS CITATIONS

Each year, the National Federation of State High School Associations presents Citations to outstanding athletic administrators in recognition of contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local, state and national levels. The 2006 National Federation Citations were presented to the following individuals during the National Athletic Directors Conference Banquet on Tuesday, December 12 in Anaheim, California.

Steve Berseth, CMAA, Brookings, South Dakota
Cliff Hill, CAA, Gillette, Wyoming
Richard Kemper, Jr. Midlothian, Virginia
James Murphy, CAA, Blue Hill, Maine
Daniel Ninestine, CAA, Port St. Lucie, Florida
Sam Rasmussen, CAA, Valparaiso, Indiana
Annette Scogin, CMAA, Springdale, Arkansas
Kendra Tomsic, CAA, Salt Lake City, Utah