CLEVELAND – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and its corporate sponsor Allstate today announced the members of the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team Selection Committee.
 
The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team is a new initiative created to recognize and honor student-athletes who demonstrate levels of volunteerism and civic engagement that are above and beyond their success and achievements in the classroom and competition.
 
"The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team Selection Committee members all have a valuable presence within intercollegiate athletics with an eye on our industry's involvement in the corporate and community sectors," said NACDA Chief Executive Officer Pat Manak. "Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives will greatly assist and enhance our efforts to shine a light on the outstanding efforts of student-athletes outside of their sport."
 
The NACDA representatives serving on the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team Selection Committee are:

• Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director, The Ohio State University, NACDA President
• Dan Guerrero, Retired Director of Athletics, UCLA, NACDA Past President
• Brian Henderson, Athletics Director/Assistant VP of Student Engagement and Inclusion, Patrick & Henry Community College, NACDA Executive Committee, NATYCAA 1^st Vice President
• Reagan Rossi, Vice President of Athletics, College of Idaho, NACDA Executive Committee, NAIA-ADA President
• Etienne Thomas, Director of Athletics, Winston-Salem State University, NACDA Executive Committee, D2 ADA Board of Directors
• Natalie Winkelfoos, Associate Vice President for Athletics Advancement and Delta Lodge Director of Athletics & Physical Education, Oberlin College, NACDA Executive Committee

 Joining these individuals on the Selection Committee are former University of Texas and NFL linebacker Sam Acho and ESPN reporter play-by-play commentator Holly Rowe, as well as a representative from Allstate.
 
The nomination process for the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter) is currently open. Institutions from all divisions (NCAA Divisions I, II, III, NAIA and Junior/Community Colleges) are permitted to submit up to one male and one female candidate for each winter sport sponsored by their department. Student-athlete nominees should be currently competing in a winter sport and have completed a minimum of one year (two semesters) of college level work at a two-year and/or four-year institution. All nominations for the winter team must be submitted through the nomination form (click here) by the deadline of Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 8 p.m. EST.
 
The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter) will honor a total of 20 student-athletes (10 male and 10 female) across all sports and all divisions, who make outstanding contributions in the community. These individuals embody the true spirit of teamwork and giving back through commendable acts of philanthropy. This nomination and selection process will be repeated for the Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 teams.
 
For more information regarding NACDA's partnership with Allstate and the Good Works Team, and to view the complete criteria for nominees, visit nacda.com/allstategoodworks. Any questions regarding the nomination process should be directed to Blythe Hehmeyer via email at Blythe@fishbaitsolutions.com or phone at (973) 216-6767.
 
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About NACDA: Now in its 60th year, NACDA is the professional and educational Association for more than 23,000 college athletics administrators at more than 2,300 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NACDA manages 19 professional associations and four foundations. In addition to virtual programming, NACDA hosts five major professional development events in-person annually. The NACDA & Affiliates Convention is the largest gathering of collegiate athletics administrators in the country. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.