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To: NACMA Members
Subject: NACMA Awards Information: Hall of Fame, Postgraduate Scholarships, "Best of" Awards

NACMA Hall of Fame
Nominations for the NACMA Hall of Fame are now open. The NACMA Hall of Fame enshrines outstanding professionals in the collegiate marketing industry during its annual workshop. Each year, up to three persons may be inducted into the NACMA Hall of Fame. A current member of NACMA must nominate each candidate. The NACMA Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the collegiate marketing industry. A nomination form for the NACMA Hall of Fame is enclosed.

Deadline for Hall of Fame nominations is Friday, February 10, 2006.

NACMA Awards Entries
To promote fairness in the judging process, institutions will be once again segmented into three divisions. This year's three divisions have been pre-selected based upon the most recent conference affiliations. An equal number of schools have been assigned to each of the three divisions. Please see the attached "Awards Division Listing" and the "Guidelines for NACMA Award Entries" prior to submittal of your materials. Institutions are encouraged to submit entries for as many awards as possible. Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards will be given in each division of each category, based upon a minimum number of entries.

Deadline for entries is Friday, February 10, 2006.

Postgraduate Scholarship
Five $1,500 NACMA Postgraduate Scholarships will be awarded to students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in sports administration. Detailed criteria are provided on the enclosed nomination form. If you have more than one candidate, please make additional copies. Please complete the form in its entirety to ensure the best possible opportunity for your students.

Deadline for Scholarship nominations is Friday, February 10, 2006.

Deadlines
All entries must be received in the NACMA Office by the date indicated above. No exceptions.

All award entries can be mailed, faxed (440/892-4007), or sent via e-mail to Tiffany Mah at tmah@nacda.com.

Questions should be directed to Tiffany Mah in the NACMA Office at 440/892-4000.

Award Announcements
All Award finalists will be recognized and honored at NACMA's 15th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday, June 21st at the NACMA Awards Breakfast.

We encourage you to consider submitting a nomination form for your institution or on behalf of an institution in your region that has excelled during the 2005-06 academic year. NACMA remains committed to publicly recognizing and honoring the fine accomplishments in our industry each year.

Sincerely,

Mike Pede
NACMA Awards Committee Chairman
Associate Athletic Director, Rice University