CLEVELAND – The
Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (DI-AAA ADA) has launched the nomination process for the 9th Annual Builders' Award and the 20th Annual Gary Cunningham Lifetime Achievement Award.
The
Builders' Award is presented to an individual who, for a minimum of five (5) years as an active DI-AAA director of athletics, has contributed to the enhancement of the association, their institution(s), and the profession as a whole. Honorees must be current members in good standing of DI-AAA ADA.Â
CLICK HERE to access the nomination form for the Builders' Award. The deadline for nominations is
Friday, March 28.Â
The
Gary Cunningham Lifetime Achievement Award is annually bestowed upon an individual who,
for a minimum of 15 years as a director of athletics and 25 years in total, has contributed to intercollegiate athletics in such a manner as to bring honor to themselves, their institution(s), and the profession as a whole. Honorees must be either current members in good standing of DI-AAA ADA or have been in such regard prior to their retirement from the field or whenever they departed their most recent DI-AAA institution.
Current
DI-AAA ADA Officers are not eligible for the honor.Â
CLICK HERE to access the nomination form for the Gary Cunningham Lifetime Achievement Award. The deadline for nominations is
Friday, March 28.
Any questions regarding these awards can be directed to
Julie Work in the NACDA Office.
REMINDER: Scholar Athlete Award Nominations are due Friday, March 14th!
Requirements:
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NOMINATIONS PER INSTITUTION IS TWO (2) PER GENDER
The nominee must :
- Have been a starter or important reserve with legitimate athletics credentials and at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
- Have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's games listed on the nomination form.
- Have reached JUNIOR academic standing at the institution (ineligible athletics transfers are not eligible).
CLICK HERE to submit a nomination for the 2025 Scholar-Athlete Team. Â
