National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators Members
of this Association share many of the same visions of intercollegiate
athletics, build programs on like principles, and embrace similar
philosophies. At the same time, this Association recognizes and
values the diversity generated by athletics programs which represent
institutions of varying educational missions and resources.
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NADIIIAA ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS
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 2007-08 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: York College (PA); Stevens Institute of Technology and St. Mary’s University (MN). 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 Washington, D.C. this coming January.
In addition, Manhattanville College, Springfield College, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, State University of New York—Geneseo, Colorado College and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will receive “Awards of Merit”. North Central College, Defiance College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Manhattanville College and the University of Pittsburgh, Bradford 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. |