NIRSA Awards & Scholarships
Awards
At each NIRSA Annual Conference, several members of the Association are honored for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of collegiate recreational sports. Celebrating a diversity of achievements across the field, the NIRSA Awards acknowledge service, leadership, research, and innovation within recreational sports in higher education today.
NIRSA is pleased to announce the 2011 NIRSA Award recipients who were honored at this year's NIRSA Annual Conference, held April 13-16 in New Orleans, LA. Click here for a complete list of award recipients. Click on the name of an award below for the eligibility, nomination, and selection information for each individual award.
Honor Award
The highest honor awarded by the Association, the NIRSA Honor Award is presented each year to a Member for outstanding achievements in the profession.
National Service Award
The National Service Award acknowledges exceptional performance or dedication to NIRSA Members.
Regional Award of Merit
The Regional Award of Merit acknowledges exceptional performance or dedication of NIRSA Members.
William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards
The William N. Wasson Student Leadership & Academic Awards recognize outstanding students who are actively involved with the Department of Recreational Sports on University and College campuses.
Horace Moody Award
The Horace Moody Award is a means for students to recognize and applaud professional members who have made contributions to student development by their encouragement, support, and performance.
NIRSA/USTA Tennis Ace Awards
The NIRSA/USTA Tennis Ace Awards honor NIRSA Institutional, Professional, and Student Members who have implemented NIRSA-endorsed Tennis On Campus programs, and recognize efforts to grow recreational tennis participation.
Creative Excellence Awards
The Creative Excellence Awards focus on outstanding marketing and advertising materials published by the NIRSA Membership.
Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards
The OSF Awards recognize excellence in newly constructed, renovated, or expanded recreational facilities at NIRSA Member Institutions.
Recreational Sports Journal Award
The Recreational Sports Journal Award recognizes excellence in writing from contributing authors to the NIRSA Recreational Sports Journal.
Scholarships
To promote opportunities for personal and professional development, the NIRSA Foundation offers scholarships to student and professional members to attend various NIRSA educational programs.
NIRSA is pleased to announce the 2011 NIRSA Foundation Scholarship recipients who were honored at this year's NIRSA Annual Conference, held April 13-16 in New Orleans, LA. Click on the link below for more information on the NIRSA Foundation Scholarships, including a current list of scholarship recipients.
NIRSA Foundation Scholarships
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