CLEVELAND – The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) is accepting applications for the Model Practices and Research Awards. Each award winner will receive $500 and an opportunity to present at the 2026 N4A Convention in June.
For more information on the respective N4A Awards, please see below.
Model Practices Award
The Model Practices Award is presented annually to a university or college that displays best practices in their academic and student-athlete development programming.
N4A will recognize two (2) Model Practices Award recipients – one in the area of academics and one in the area of student-athlete development.
Entries can be made by an individual, group, or an entire staff. Entries should demonstrate the program's effectiveness through the submission of a 3,000-word (maximum) narrative that outlines the following components:
- Goals & Objectives
- Program Description
- Program Evaluation
- Program Outcomes
- Potential for Adaptation
- Challenges & Obstacles
CLICK HEREÂ to access the application for the Model Practices Award.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 13.
Dr. Gerald S. Gurney Research Award
This award is presented to raise awareness for the need for updated research on educating and serving student-athletes every year.
The Research Committee invites practitioners, scholars, and graduate students alike to submit a paper for award consideration. Two (2) recipients will be selected – one for Student-Athlete Development/Life Skills and the other for all other research related to the profession.
CLICK HEREÂ to access more information on the application process for the Research Award.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 13.
Questions regarding these awards can be directed to Adrien Harraway at aharraway@nacda.com or 440-788-7481.
For additional information on all these awards, please CLICK HERE.
