The National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators  (NADIIIAA) announced today the recipients of this year’s NADIIIAA/JOSTENS Community Service Awards.  Each of the institutions and/or conferences are being recognized for the impressive community service projects performed by their student-athletes during the 2006-07 academic year. 

 

The awards program is co-sponsored by the NADIIIAA and Jostens and is intended to recognize the many contributions Division III student-athletes regularly make to their campuses and local communities.   The winners this year in each of the three award categories are:  Mills College; Springfield College and State University of New York College at Geneseo. In addition to receiving commemorative trophies, the NADIIIAA and Jostens will make a $1,000 contribution to the general scholarship fund at each of these institutions.   The awards will be presented at the NCAA Convention to be held in Nashville this coming January. 

 

In addition, Manhattanville College, Carleton College, Stevens Institute of Technology, La Grange College, Defiance College, Washington & Lee University and Haverford College will receive “Awards of Merit”. Rowan University, Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC), University of Southern Maine, Salem State College, Montclair State University, State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and the College of St. Scholastica will receive “Honorable Mention” recognition.

 

The NADIIIAA is an association comprised of athletics administrators from the nearly 450 institutions and 40 conferences competing at the NCAA Division III level.  A primary purpose of the NADIIIAA is to encourage the continued development of athletics programs focused on the student-athlete and based on sound educational philosophy.    

 

Minneapolis-based Jostens is a leading provider of products, programs and services that help people celebrate important moments, recognize achievements and build affiliation. The Company’s products include yearbooks, class rings, graduation products, school photography, employee and achievement awards, and products for athletics departments and their fans.  Jostens is the exclusive sponsor of the NADIIIAA.

 

The NADIIIAA expresses its appreciation to Jostens for its support of the NADIIIAA and its sponsorship of this award.

 

One-Time Project or Activity

 

Winner:  Mills College

Award of Merit:  Manhattanville College, Carleton College, Defiance College

Honorable Mention:  Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC), University of Southern Maine

 

An Array of Projects or Activities

 

Winner:  Springfield College

Award of Merit:  Stevens Institute of Technology, La Grange College

Honorable Mention:  Rowan University, Salem State College, College of St. Scholastica

 

Ongoing Project or Activity

 

Winner:  State University of New York College at Geneseo

Award of Merit:  Washington & Lee University, Haverford College

Honorable Mention:  Montclair State University, State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC), University of Southern Maine