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Distinguished awards2.pngAdministrator, Scholar, Service, and Teaching Awards

NAKHE invites nominations of individuals for the Distinguished Administrator, Scholar, Service, and Teaching Awards for consideration for the 2024 NAKHE Conference on January 3-5, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. These four prestigious awards are given each year at the NAKHE conference to honor and celebrate individuals that have dedicated their professional lives to the disciplines of Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Higher Education.

To nominate an individual for an award, send an e-mail to Ken Bias at , providing the nominee’s full name, contact information, current vita, and the award (administrator, scholar, service, or teaching) for which the individual is nominated. Inquiries should also be directed to Ken Bias at .

The deadline for Distinguished Award nominations has been extended to September 1, 2023.

  • images/admin-icon2.pngDistinguished Administrator Award
    • The Distinguished Administrator Award is bestowed on a person who, through the application of administrative/managerial skills, has made significant contributions to the profession and/or related fields, both within and beyond the higher education community, and has been a contributing member of NAKHE continuously for at least five years. Qualified nominees shall have achieved at least one of the following criteria with distinction:
      1. Successful experience as an administrator within a program of kinesiology or physical education in higher education, in at least one of the following categories:
        1. Dean or Assistant/Associate Dean of a school or college in which kinesiology or physical education is a unit
        2. Chairperson of a kinesiology or physical education department in a college or university
      2. Advancement of the goals and ideals of the profession through the application of managerial skills within other groups/organizations. 
        1. Executive director/president/program leader for a kinesiology or physical education discipline-related organization/conference
        2. Director of a regional /national/international physical education project/activity
        3. Dissemination (publication, presentation, teaching) of scholarly/academic innovations concerning physical education administration that have impacted physical education nationally
        4. Leadership in kinesiology or physical education as a member of a governing body
        5. Record of influence outside the profession of higher education that has served physical education as a discipline beyond the institution
  • scholar.pngDistinguished Scholar Award
    • The Distinguished Scholar Award is awarded to a person who has made a significant contribution to kinesiology and physical education in higher education through scholarly pursuits within a multi-disciplinary perspective and has been a contributing member of NAKHE continuously for at least five years. Nominees will be judged on their contributions by showing distinction in at least one area with contributions in two or more other areas.
      1. Author of a book(s)
      2. Author of articles in professional or lay periodicals
      3. Editor of book(s) or monographs
      4. Researcher who develops, executes, and reports significant research 
      5. Lecturer at professional meetings
      6. Other scholarly areas not listed above
  • service.pngDistinguished Service Award
    • The Distinguished Service Award is awarded to a person who: 
      1. Has been a member of NAKHE continuously for at least ten years.
      2. Has given outstanding service to NAKHE as evidenced by achievement in at least five of the following categories:
        1. Officer of the corporation
        2. Member of the Board of Directors
        3. Chair of a committee
        4. Member of committee(s) for at least two years
        5. Attendee at annual conference(s)
        6. Speaker at annual conference(s)
        7. Invited lecturer: Amy Morris Homans, Dudley Allen Sargent, or Delphine Hanna
        8. Workshop leader
        9. Contributor to NAKHE publications
  • teaching-award.pngDistinguished Teaching Award
    • The Distinguished Teaching Award is given to a person who has made significant contributions to kinesiology in higher education through proven success in the classroom. Nominees will be judged on their contributions to the following by showing distinction in one area with contributions in two or more other areas:
      1. Demands rigor and high standards of performance for her/himself and for students
      2. Inspires students to greater achievement
      3. Ensures course content represents the highest standards in the field
      4. Maintains involvement with students outside the classroom
      5. Receives highly positive evaluations by current or former students
      6. Shows evidence of continuing professional development, and
      7. Demonstrates improved teaching technique.
  • List of Past Distinguished Award Recipients

Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Award

young-scholar-200w.pngPlease send Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar inquires to Ken Bias at .

  • The National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) invites new professionals employed for 5 or fewer years and currently at an institution of higher education to participate in a special program during the 2024 Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, from January 3-5, 2024. The 2024 NAKHE conference marks the 24th year in which the Executive Board of NAKHE has approved an open paper competition to encourage the development of innovative ideas and discussions from our newest members of the profession.
  • The winner of the Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Open Paper Competition will present the paper at a special session at the 2025 conference. In addition to this unique presentation opportunity, the Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar receives a monetary prize and is given a free membership in NAKHE for the upcoming year.
  • Response to the Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Paper: Responders to the Young Scholar paper will follow the rotating schedule of Sargent, Hanna, and Homans:
    • 2024 Conference: 2024 Sargent Lecture
    • 2025 Conference: 2025 Hanna Lecture
    • 2026 Conference: 2026 Homan's Lecture
    • 2027 Conference: 2027 Sargent Lecture
    • 2028 Conference: 2028 Hanna Lecture
    • 2029 Conference: 2029 Homan's Lecture
    • Responders will be notified of their responsibility by the current president of NAKHE when they are named lecturers.
  • Call for Papers: A call for papers is made each spring by the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education.  The NAKHE Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Award provides an opportunity for the newest members of the higher education profession to present professional papers focusing specifically on interdisciplinary issues facing kinesiology, physical education, or general higher education environments.
  • Topics: Original, unpublished research reports, position papers, philosophical statements, or a summary of the present state of an issue may serve as the basis for scholarly papers.
  • Selection Criteria:
    1. Candidates must be full-time faculty members in their first five years of employment at a college or university setting.
    2. Submissions may not have been previously published or presented.
    3. Selection of papers is made on the basis of scholarly content, organization, and pertinence to Kinesiology, Physical Education, or Higher Education from an interdisciplinary perspective.  The body of the paper may not exceed fifteen (15) typed pages, doubled spaced.
  • Selection of the Winning Paper: The winner will be selected by a blind review process using the following criteria: (a) a strong connection to the review of current literature in the field, (b) writing style, (c) originality of idea/concept/style of presentation, (d) practical application potential, and (e) the potential contribution to the field.
  • Awards:
    1. The author who receives the NAKHE Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Award is expected to attend and present his or her paper at the 2025 NAKHE conference.
    2. A $250.00 award will be presented to the selected author.
  • Method of Submission: Send two electronic copies (with author information on only one of the copies) of the paper as attachments to Ken Bias at .
  • List of Past Young Scholar Award Recipients

Joanna Davenport Graduate Student Poster Award

grad-student-poster-award-200w.pngPlease send Joanna Davenport Graduate Student Poster Award inquires to Ken Bias at . The deadline for Joanna Davenport Graduate Student Poster Proposals is August 1, 2024.

  • The National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) invites graduate students to submit poster presentations for the 2024 Conference on January 3-5, 2024. Overall, the conference provides graduate students with a wide array of sessions to attend that will grow in meaning as they prepare to enter higher education employment. All graduate students have the opportunity to participate in a committee-reviewed graduate student poster presentation session. A review committee will select one graduate student poster to receive the Joanna Davenport Poster Presentation Award, and the presenter will receive a monetary prize and a free membership in NAKHE for the coming year. The Joanna Davenport Poster Presentation Prize will be awarded at a special reception following the Delphine Hanna Lecture.
  • In addition to this session, we hope there will be time for graduate students to meet together in a less formal setting to discuss their common concerns. Our hope is to establish a connection between similar graduate programs and establish a mechanism for communication between students with similar or supportive research directions. The structure and philosophical direction of NAKHE offer a positive interdisciplinary theme that encourages sharing within and across specialty areas, and welcomes new ideas and insights from differing perspectives. There will be numerous social opportunities for graduate students to interact with NAKHE members.

  • Call for Posters: The NAKHE Joanna Davenport Graduate Student Poster Competition provides an opportunity for entry-level members of the higher education profession to present posters focusing on all issues in kinesiology.
  • Topics: Original, unpublished research (current or recently completed) poster presentations and reports.
  • Poster Preparation:
    • Posters will be presented on Whova as PDF files and 5-minute videos.
    • NAKHE will provide a PowerPoint template for the posters to be saved as PDF files and directions for creating videos.
    • Poster presenters must be present on-site during the Delphine Hanna (Thursday evening) Reception.
  • Selection Criteria:
    1. Candidates must be current graduate students or have completed their graduate degrees during the term prior to the conference.
    2. The selection of posters for inclusion in the poster competition will be made from submitted proposals. Selection is based upon scholarly content, organization, and pertinence to the field of kinesiology.
  • Awards:
    1. A maximum of twelve (12) poster proposals will be selected for presentation at the annual conference.
    2. One $250.00 award will be presented during the Delphine Hanna Reception to the selected poster presenter.
    3. The selected presenter will also receive one-year free membership in NAKHE (including subscriptions to Quest and The International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education ).
  • Deadline: The deadline for Joanna Davenport Graduate Student Poster Proposals is August 1, 2023.
  • List of Past Student Poster Award Recipients

NAKHEFellows.pngNAKHE Fellows

Requests for information should be sent to Beth Hersman at .

  • Nominations for NAKHE Fellow are welcomed each year. All NAKHE members are eligible to nominate their NAKHE colleagues for this prestigious designation.
  • A NAKHE Fellow is one of the acknowledged leaders in the field of kinesiology.
  • Each year Fellows are selected using the criteria below. Selections for new Fellows are made by a committee composed of current NAKHE Fellows. All nominations recommended by the NAKHE Fellows Committee are approved by the NAKHE Board of Directors.
  • Criteria:
    1. Completed submission of all required material for committee review (NAKHE Fellow application, current Curriculum Vitae).
    2. Rank of Associate or Full Professor.
    3. Significant contributions to the field, including but not limited to scholarly productivity, leadership in the field of kinesiology or one’s home institution, or other contributions listed in the nomination and award process.
    4. Significant contributions to NAKHE, including but not limited to sustained membership 5 years or more, leadership on NAKHE committees, editing NAKHE publications, holding senior NAKHE leadership positions (Secretary, Vice President, President, or other leadership roles), or other significant contributions.
    5. Nominations of retired or deceased NAKHE members who met Fellow criteria while they were Active Members are welcome. Three (3) or more current NAKHE Fellows must recommend the inclusion of any nominations of retired or deceased NAKHE members in any one given year.
  • Fellows nominations and supporting materials are to be sent to Beth Hersman, Fellow #44.
    Email: 
    Phone: 614-315-4065
  • Deadline: Nomination form and accompanying must be received by August 1, 2023 for the Class of 2024. Late nomination forms and/or those without the required materials will not be reviewed.
  • Submission Instructions: The NAKHE nominating member should submit ALL materials electronically by e-mail to Beth Hersman at . If an e-mail confirmation of receipt is not received within three business days, please call Beth at 614-315-4065.
  • Submission Checklist: Materials should be sent as e-mail attachments as follows:
    1. Completed NAKHE Fellows Nomination Form.
    2. Candidate abbreviated curriculum vita should not exceed 5 pages and provide the most significant contributions in the noted areas.
    3. Additional letters of support from NAKHE colleagues are welcomed but not required.
  • Contributions to NAKHE: The nominating NAKHE member is asked to discuss significant contributions to NAKHE, including but not limited to leadership on NAKHE committees, editing and reviewing NAKHE publications, holding senior NAKHE leadership positions (secretary, vice president, president, webmaster, or other posts in NAKHE), or other significant contributions to the organization.
  • Contributions to the Field of Kinesiology: The nominating NAKHE member is asked to discuss the significant contributions to the field of kinesiology, including but not limited to: scholarly productivity, leadership in the field of kinesiology or one’s home institution, leadership in professional societies other than NAKHE, and other significant contributions not listed above.
  • Download the NAKHE Fellows Criteria and Nomination Form
    

NAKHE Fellows

    
 

Class of 2015

  • Hally Beth Poindexter (1)
  • John Massengale (2)
  • Ron Feingold (3)
  • Karen DePauw (4)
  • Joy DeSensi (5)
  • Mel Finkenberg (6)
  • Leah Fiorentino (7)
  • Mike Metzler (8)

Class of 2016

  • Judith Bischoff (9)
  • Marilyn Buck (10)
  • Charles Corbin (11)
  • Steven Estes (12)
  • Donald Hellison (13)
  • Samuel Hodge (14)
  • Jimmy Ishee (15)
  • Jacalyn Lund (16)
  • Camille O'Bryant (17)
  • Dean Pease (18)

Class of 2017

  • John Charles (19)
  • David Clarke (20)
  • Doris Corbett (21)
  • Jody Davenport (22)
  • Scott Kretchmar (23)
  • Dick Swanson (24)
 

Class of 2018

  • Betty Block (25)
  • B. Ann Boyce (26)
  • John Dunn (27)
  • Richard Oates (28)
  • George Sage (29)
  • Alison Wrynn (30)

 Class of 2019

  • Damon Andrew (31)
  • Linda Bain (32)
  • Brad Cardinal (33)
  • Brian Culp (34)
  • Anna Frank (35)
  • E. Newton Jackson (36)
  • Lawrence Locke (37)
  • Beverly Mitchell (38)
  • Gloria Napper-Owen (39)
  • Roberta Park (40)
  • Donna Woolard (41)
  • Emily Wughalter (42)

Class of 2020

  • Jesse Germain (43)
  • Bethany Hersman (44)
 

Class of 2021

  • Britt Johnson (45)
  • Lynda Ransdell (46)
  • Hans van der Mars (47)

 Class of 2022

  • Diane Gill (48)
  • Tara Tietjen-Smith (49)

Class of 2023

  • Justin Haegele (50)
  • Jody Langdon (51)
  • Bradford Strand (52)

 

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