The deadline for the NAAC Organizational Leadership Award and the Frank Kara Leadership Award has been extended to Friday, April 1.

The Organizational Leadership Award  will be given to an organizational leader (i.e., athletics director, general counsel, provost, president, commissioner, NCAA executive, etc.) who has demonstrated NCAA compliance leadership and a strong commitment to fostering a culture of compliance to NCAA rules within their organization.

To nominate a deserving individual for the Organization Leadership Award, click here.

Organizational Leadership Award Recipients

2011 - Dutch Baughman, Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association
2010 - DeLoss Dodds and Chris Plonsky, University of Texas

The Association is also asking for nominations for the Frank Kara Leadership Award. The Frank Kara Leadership Award is NAAC's premier award, and the highest honor that may be bestowed upon compliance professionals. This award is named in honor of former University of Minnesota Director of Compliance, Frank Kara, who was a leader in the compliance field and best known for hosting the inaugural NAAC Convention in 2006. Sadly, Frank lost his battle with cancer at the age of 40.

To nominate a member for the Frank Kara Leadership Award, click here.

Frank Kara Leadership Award Recipients

2011 - Kate Hickey, Rutgers University
2010 - Judy Van Horn, University of Michigan
2009 - Joseph D'Antonio, Big East Conference
2008 - Amy Folan, University of Texas at Austin

Convention Stipend Award Recipients
2011