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2006 NIRSA award winners

Congratulations to all of these members!

Foundation awards (view list of scholarship winners)

Horace Moody Awards

  • Horace Moody Award – Region I
    Mark A. Salazar, University of Maryland
  • Horace Moody Award – Region II
    Mark Williams, Western Kentucky University
  • Horace Moody Award – Region III
    Mo McAlpine, CRSS, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
  • Horace Moody Award – Region IV
    Robin Hatchwell, CRSS, University of Texas at Austin
  • Horace Moody Award – Region V
    Jarrett Yehlen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  • Horace Moody Award – Region VI
    Catherine Cramp, CRSS, Pepperdine University

National Service Awards

  • Beth Asfahl, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  • Linda McKee, CRSS, Mountlake Terrace Recreation and Parks
  • Debbie Dorsey, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Theresa MacNaughton Lehman, Washington State University
  • Student National Service Award:
    • Amanda Madden, Ball State University
    • Steven Wright, Sam Houston State University

Regional Awards of Merit

  • Region I
    John Leahy, CRSS, Stonehill College
  • Region II
    David Gaskins, CRSS, East Carolina University
  • Region III
    Stan Shingles, CRSS, Central Michigan University
  • Region IV
    John Campbell, CRSS, University of California, Davis (previously University of Texas at Austin)
  • Region V
    Mark Powell, CRSS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Region VI
    Mirum Washington White, CRSS, University of Arizona

William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Awards

  • Brian Fetky, University of Rhode Island
  • Deborah M. Jones, Montclair State University
  • Bruce Blair, James Madison University
  • Michael J. Collins, Western Kentucky University
  • Robert Najduk, Western Michigan University
  • Tricia Tessier, Indiana University
  • Kenneth Norris, University of Houston
  • Dustin M. Sanderson, Hardin-Simmons University
  • Nicolas Prante, Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Jennifer T. Keil, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Amanda J. Camden, Washington State University
  • Mike Dominguez, Northern Arizona University
  • Qaadir Pollard, Rowan University
  • Mary Kate Sullivan, University of Maryland
  • Jason Balma, University of Central Florida
  • Marlaine Michelle Hagopian, University of West Florida
  • Abby Blankenberger, Indiana University
  • Andrea M. Hill, Indiana University
  • Ryan Lane, Southeast Missouri State University
  • Christyn Schumann, Trinity University
  • Matthew R. Beck, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Joshua Norris, Colorado State University
  • Stephanie Corriero, The University of Arizona
  • Ashley Orvis, University of California, Davis
  • Kathleen A. Quinlan, Rutgers University
  • Steven Wehrle, Montclair State University
  • Lindsey Ervin, James Madison University
  • Sophia Loren Robinson, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Jacqueline M. Clifford, University of Cincinnati
  • Lindsay Kidd, The Ohio State University
  • Lisa Y. Martinez, Texas A&M University-Commerce
  • Michelle Wentzel, Texas A&M University-Commerce
  • Wendy Carlson, Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Lacey A. Reineke, Nebraska Wesleyan University
  • Brendan B. Gail, Cal Poly
  • Steffoni Smith, Arizona State University

Recreational Sports Journal Award

  • Brent A. Beggs, Ph.D., Illinois State University
  • Daniel J. Elkins, Ph.D., Illinois State University
  • Shawn Powers, M.S., Peoria Park District

Creative Excellence Awards

  • Graphic Communications - Facility Publication
    • 1st Place
      The Ohio State University
      RPAC Signage/Wayfinding System
      Designer: Andrea Marshall, Art Director
    • 2nd Place
      University of Alabama at Birmingham
      Where Do You FIT? Winter 2005 Marketing Campaign
      Design Team: Jennifer Medlock, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for Marketing & Memberships; Beth Wilkins, Student Graphic Designer
    • 3rd Place
      Indiana University
      IU Faculty/Staff Active Lifestyle Wall Calendar 2005-2006
      Design Team: Laura Wee, Creative Manager; B. Ryan Hunley, Student Art Director/Designer
  • Graphic Communications - Programming Publication
    • 1st Place
      Miami University
      Experience the Journey, Outdoor Pursuit Center Trip Brochure
      Designer: Jim Kraus, Director, Special Events & Marketing 
    • 2nd Place
      The Ohio State University
      Camp Recky Campaign 2005
      Design Team: Andrea Marshall, Art Director; Erik Riha, Writer/Editor; Scott Mizer and David Byrd, Student Designers
    • 3rd Place (tie)
      University of Denver
      Fall 2005 Student Guide and Flyer
      Designer: Phil Viray, Graphic Design Manager
    • 3rd Place (tie)
      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
      IMPE East Wing Program Banners
      Designer: Eunmi Moon, Assistant Director, Print Communications
  • Graphic Communications - Special Event Publication
    • 1st Place
      University of Missouri-Columbia
      2005 Big XII and Friends Conference Program
      Designer: Mike Fine, Graphic Artist
    • 2nd Place
      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
      Pedestrian Safety Poster
      Designer: Eunmi Moon, Assistant Director, Print Communications
    • 3rd Place
      University of Denver
      2005 Pumpkin Dash & Halloween Festival Campaign
      Designer: Phil Viray, Graphic Design Manager
  • Graphic Communications - Comprehensive Brochure
    • 1st Place
      The University of Alabama
      University Recreation 2005-2006 Handbook
      Designer: Dave Crutchfield, Marketing Coordinator
    • 2nd Place
      Indiana University
      RS Magazine/Guide
      Design Team: Laura Wee, Creative Manager; B. Ryan Hunley, Student Art Director/Designer
    • 3rd Place
      Washington State University
      University Recreation Play Magazine
      Design Team: Theresa MacNaughton Lehman, Assistant Director of Marketing/Memberships; Lindsay Warner, Graduate Assistant for Marketing; Jean Taylor/Ed Sala, Publication Coordinators; Eric Limberg, Graphic Designer
  • Integrated Publication Campaign
    • 1st Place
      San Diego State University
      Fit It In Campaign
      Design Team: Amy Schiller, Marketing Coordinator; Silke Polanco, Marketing Graduate Assistant; Chris McCampbell, Graphic Design student; Brian Ellis, Graphic Design student; Josh Turner, Graphic Design student
    • 2nd Place
      Oregon State University
      OSU RecSports Campaign
      Design Team: Heidi Jackson, Marketing Team Supervisor & Graphic Designer; Ben Hennes, Graphic Designer
    • 3rd Place
      The Ohio State University
      Outdoor Adventure Trip Poster Series
      Design Team: Andrea Marshall, Art Director; Erik Riha, Writer/Editor; David Byrd, Scott Mizer and Theresa Krehnovi, Student Designers
  • Media - Web Page
    • 1st Place
      Texas Christian University
      www.campusrec.tcu.edu
      Design Team: Casey Gordon, Designer; Jay Iorizzo, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation; Mary Ellen Milam, Associate Director of Campus Recreation; Steve Kintigh, Director of Campus Recreation
    • 2nd Place
      University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
      Carolina Fitness Website
      Designer: Eric Miller, Facility Operations Intern
    • 3rd Place
      University of Missouri-Columbia
      www.mizzourec.com
      Design Team: Jeremy Fields and Ben Harben, Web Designers
  • Media - Audiovisual
    • 1st Place
      University of North Dakota
      3D Natatorium Video
      Design Team: Josh Christy, UND Wellness Center Marketing; UND TV Center
    • 2nd Place
      University of Missouri-Columbia
      Rothwell-Brewer Renovation and Expansion Project DVD
      Design Team: Diane Dahlmann, Director; Dan Shipp, Senior Associate Director; Jen Nickels, Executive Producer/Historian/Media Specialist
    • 3rd Place
      Indiana University
      Graduate Assistant Recruitment Video
      Design Team: John Paul Biciunas, Videographer and Editor; Stacey Hall-Yannessa, Program Director, Intramural Sports, Club Sports & Student Development
  • Student - Brochure
    • 1st Place
      Ball State University
      Get Out and Play, Spring 2006 Rec Guide
      Design Team: Maggie Harrah, Desktop Publisher; Chris Hager, Desktop Publisher; Salvatore Giani, Graduate Assistant, Marketing and Promotions
    • 2nd Place
      Indiana University
      Spirit of Sport Brochure
      Designer: B. Ryan Hunley, Student Art Director/Designer
    • 3rd Place
      University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
      Fall 2005 Outdoor Recreation Booklet
      Designer: Seth Koslowski, Graphic Design Intern
  • Student - Poster/Flyer
    • 1st Place
      Cal Poly
      Commit to Get Fit Poster
      Design Team: Jason Moll, Graphic Artist; Mike Dinsmore, Photographer; Jennie Floyd, Student Manager, Marketing & Outreach; Amy Golladay, Assistant Program Coordinator, Marketing & Membership Services
    • 2nd Place
      The Ohio State University
      Fly Fishing Poster
      Design Team: Herbert Wilborn III, Student Designer; Andrea Marshall, Art Director
    • 3rd Place (tie)
      The Ohio State University
      Red River Gorge Rock Climbing Poster
      Design Team: Scott Mizer, Student Designer; Andrea Marshall, Art Director
    • 3rd Place (tie)
      The Ohio State University
      European Backpacking Poster
      Design Team: Theresa Krehnovi, Student Designer; Andrea Marshall, Art Director
  • Student - Other
    • 1st Place
      Oregon State University
      OSU RecSports Annual Report 2004-2005
      Designer: Ben Hennes, Graphic Designer
    • 2nd Place
      The Ohio State University
      Big Ten Recreational Sports Conference Identity
      Design Team: David Byrd, Student Designer; Andrea Marshall, Art Director; Erik Riha, Writer/Editor
    • 3rd Place
      University of Florida
      Department of Recreational Sports Commercial
      Designer: Tanyika Mobley, Marketing Graduate Assistant 

Outstanding Sports Facilities Awards

  • Recreation Center
    Florida International University
    Rob Frye, Recreation Services Director
    Architect: The Borrelli/RDG Group
    Contractor: T & G Constructors
    Construction Cost: $6,476,216
    Size: 50,677 sq. feet
  • Kern Center
    Milwaukee School of Engineering
    Dan Harris, Director of Athletics
    Rai Stelter, Kern Center Director
    Architect: Uihlein-Wilson Architects
    Contractor: Hunzinger Construction Company
    Sports Design Consultant: RDG Planning & Design
    Project Cost: $31,000,000
    Size: 210,000 sq. feet
  • Adventure Recreation Center
    The Ohio State University
    J. Michael Dunn, Director
    Architect: Moody Nolan, Inc.
    Engineer: Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.
    Construction Manager: Gilbane Building Company
    Project Cost: $7,500,000
    Size: 87,000 sq. feet
  • Student Recreation & Wellness Center
    University of Akron
    Brian Lewis, Director
    Architect: Moody Nolan Inc. / TC Architect
    Contractor: Ruhlin/Kenmore
    Project Cost: $49,200,000
    Size: 210,000 sq. feet Rec. Ctr./ONAT; 155,000 sq. feet Field House
  • UAB Campus Recreation Center
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Brian Cooper, Director
    Architect: Cannon Design
    Contractor: B. L. Harbert International, LLC
    Consultant: MBA Structural Engineers, Inc.
    Project Cost: $21,300,000
    Size: 152,275 sq. feet
  • Activities & Recreation Center
    University of California, Davis
    John Campbell, Director
    Architect: Cannon Design
    Contractor: McCarthy
    Construction Cost: $32,000,000
    Size: 150,000 sq. feet 
  • Campus Recreation Center - East
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Tony Clements, Director
    Architect: VOA/Hughes Group Architects
    Contractor: Williams Brothers
    Project Cost: $16,800,000
    Size: 110,000 sq. feet 
  • University of Missouri Student Recreation Complex
    University of Missouri-Columbia
    Diane Guse Dahlmann, Director
    Architect: Hastings+Chivetta
    Contractor: River City Construction
    Consultant: Counsilman/Hunsaker Aquatics
    Project Cost: $50,000,000
    Size: 293,000 sq. feet
  • Student Recreation & Wellness Center
    Washburn University
    Joel Bluml, Director
    Architect: Gould Evans Associates
    Contractor: Murray and Sons Construction
    Construction Cost: $4,532,700
    Size: 37,000 sq. feet

Tennis Ace Awards

  • Student
    • National winner:
      Rick Leeper, Oregon State University (USTA Pacific Northwest)
    • Runner-up:
      Brent Boostrom, University of Central Florida (USTA Florida)
  • Professional
    • National winner:
      Mirum Washington White, CRSS, University of Arizona (USTA Southwest)
    • Runner-up:
      Patty McConnell, CRSS, University of Colorado (USTA Intermountain)
    • USTA Southern winner:
      Kim Clark, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
    • USTA Northern winner:
      Travis Sieber, Northern State University
    • USTA Pacific Northwest winner:
      Jeff Crane, Western Washington University
  • Institutional
    • National winner:
      University of Central Florida (USTA Florida)
    • Runner-up:
      Stanford University (USTA Northern California)
    • USTA Southwest winner:
      University of Arizona
    • USTA Missouri Valley winner:
      University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    • USTA Northern winner:
      University of North Dakota
    • USTA Southern California winner:
      Pepperdine University
    • USTA Pacific Northwest winner:
      Washington State University
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