Distinguished Scholar Award
The NAKHE Distinguished Scholar Award shall be 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.
The deadline for nominations is August 1 of each year.
Nominees will be judged on their contributions by showing distinction in at least one area with contributions in two or more:
- Contributing member of a national organization or journal continuously for at least five years.
- Author of a book(s).
- Author of articles in professional or lay periodicals.
- Editor of book(s) or monographs.
- Researcher who develops, executes, and reports significant research.
- Lecturer at professional meetings.
- Other scholarly areas not listed above.
The Distinguished Scholar Award requires the nominee to submit (1) written statements outlining their achievements regarding the award criteria, (2) a curriculum vitae and (3) a letter of support from an individual currently working with the nominee addressing all the criteria for the award. After being nominated, the nominee will be emailed a link to an application form where the written statements may be submitted and the vitae and letter uploaded.
Distinguished Scholar Nomination Form
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