The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 29 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY). The organization said the ADOY Award highlights the efforts of athletics
directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions
to campuses and their surrounding communities.
“Before the program's inception, our Honors and Awards Committee
recognized a need for an award such as the AD of the Year,” said NACDA Executive Director Mike Cleary, who oversaw implementation of the program to allow all NACDA
Officers and Honors and Awards Committee members to participate in the
awards process, should they be elected. “The program brings to light
the exceptional jobs done by athletics directors across the country.
These 29 winners exemplify that, providing us with a group of
outstanding athletics directors who excel at their jobs.”
NADCA noted that there are four geographic regions – northeast, southeast, central and west; while the membership is separated into seven categories – Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A); Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA); Division I (formerly Division I-AAA); Division II; Division III; NAIA; and Junior/Community Colleges, along with one International winner. One winner was selected in each of the seven categories, for a total of 29 honorees. Winners will receive their awards during the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon at NACDA's 44th Annual Convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort.
Winners of the 2008-09 Under Armour AD of the Year Awards are:
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WINNER |
INSTITUTION |
REGION |
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Tim Curley |
Penn State University |
Northeast |
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Damon Evans |
University of Georgia |
Southeast |
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Lawrence “Bubba” Cunningham |
University of Tulsa |
Central |
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Sandy Barbour |
University of California Berkeley |
West |
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Lee McElroy |
University at Albany |
Northeast |
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Sam Baker |
Georgia Southern University |
Southeast |
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Bill Rowe |
Missouri State University |
Central |
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Terry Wanless |
Sacramento State University |
West |
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Pat Meiser |
University of Hartford |
Northeast |
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Mike Strickland |
Belmont University |
Southeast |
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Jean Lenti Ponsetto |
DePaul University |
Central |
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Mike Roth |
Gonzaga University |
West |
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Edward Matejkovic |
West Chester University |
Northeast |
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Eddie Aenchbacher |
Armstrong Atlantic State University |
Southeast |
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Suzanne Sanregret |
Michigan |
