A. O. Duer Scholarship Award
Named in honor of the NAIA's former executive secretary, the A.O. Duer Scholarship Award recognizes one male and one female junior student-athlete who has excelled in scholarship, character, and citizenship.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form

 

Emil S. Liston Award
Named in honor of the NAIA's first executive secretary and the prime mover behind the men's basketball tournament, the Emil Liston Scholarship Award recognizes one junior men's and one junior women's basketball student-athlete who has shown high athletic and academic achievement. 
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form

 

Dr. LeRoy Walker Award Student-Athlete of Character
Named in honor of the former NAIA and U.S. Olympic Committee president, the Dr. Leroy Walker Award recognizes outstanding student-athletes for their academics, athletics, leadership, and dedication to living the core values of Champions of Character®. This award was created in association with the National Sports Foundation. 
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form

 

Al Ortolani Scholarship Award
Named in honor of the head athletic trainer at Pittsburg State University (1955-1995), the Al Ortolani Scholarship Award recognizes student-athletes pursing an entry-level degree in athletic training.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to the NAIA National Office by July 15.

Nomination Form

 

The Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor presented by the association. Nominees must be of outstanding quality, high moral character, fine leadership ability and must be held in high esteem by their colleagues, former coaches and former athletes. The Hall of Fame consists of an athlete and coach category for each sport currently or formerly sponsored by the NAIA and a category for general meritorious service.

Athletics Director of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding athletics administrator based on accomplishments during the previous year in the areas of athletics administration and service to the NAIA.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form

 

Athletic Trainer of the Year
Recognizes an NATA-certified athletic trainer has distinguished themselves as a model of the profession of athletic training in personal conduct and professional allied health service to athletes.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to the NAIA National Office by July 15.

Nomination Form

 

Coach of Character
Recognizes a head coach who has been outstanding in embracing the five core values of the NAIA Champions of Character® initiative by deliberately teaching character to their student-athletes through sport.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form

 

Larry Lady Officiating Award
Named in honor of the former NAIA Assignor of Officials (basketball, football, and baseball), the Larry Lady Officiating Award recognizes an official of any NAIA sport.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to the NAIA National Office by July 15.

Nomination Form

 

Charles Morris Administrator of the Year
Named in honor of the former NAIA Associate Executive Director, the Charles Morris Administrator of the Year recognizes administrators in all phases of NAIA athletic programs (ex., FARS, eligibility chairs, commissioners, sports chairs, etc.) on college campuses and/or administrators of affiliated conference/CAC (Independents).
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form

 

Clarence "Ike" Pearson Award
Named in honor of the former statistical crew chief of the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship, the Clarence "Ike" Pearson Award recognizes a member of the NAIA-Sports Information Directors Association (NAIA-SIDA) for their outstanding contributions to the profession.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to the NAIA National Office by July 15.

Nomination Form

 

Sport Information Director of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding sports information director based on accomplishments during the previous year in the areas of sports information and service to the NAIA.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form

 

Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year Award
Named in honor of the former NAIA vice-president of Legislative Services, the Wally Schwartz Faculty Athletics Representative of the Year Award recognizes a conference/CAC (Independents) and national Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for their loyalty, enthusiasm, and honesty throughout the past year. 
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form

 

NAIA National Student Clearinghouse Registrar of the Year Award
Recognizes an outstanding NAIA Registrar who has made an exemplary impact in their current role the past year.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to the NAIA National Office by July 15.

Nomination Form

 

Female Trailblazer of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding woman leader who exemplified outstanding support of women in athletics and their success.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to the NAIA National Office by July 15.

Nomination Form

 

NAIA RISE - Leader of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding leader in the NAIA based on accomplishments in the areas of NAIA Respect, Inclusivity, Support, and Education (RISE) initiatives and service to the NAIA.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to the NAIA National Office by July 15.

Nomination Form

 

School of Character Award
Recognizes an NAIA institution that exemplifies exceptional commitment to fostering character development among their student-athletes and embracing the five core values of the NAIA Champions of Character® initiative.
Completed nomination packet should be submitted to your conference office by June 15.

Nomination Form