National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education

Deadline for Award Nominations

August 1, 2024

NAKHE invites nominations for the Distinguished Administrator, Scholar, Service, and Teaching Awards for consideration for the 2025 NAKHE Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 4-9, 2025. These prestigious awards are given each year at the NAKHE conference to honor and celebrate individuals who have dedicated their professional lives to the disciplines of Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Higher Education.

The deadline for nominations & applications is August 1, 2024.

Please submit your nomination as soon as possible so that your nominee will have plenty of time to submit their application!

Questions concerning NAKHE Awards should be sent to Joe Deutcsh, Awards Chair, at joe.deutsch@ndsu.edu.

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Call for Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar Award Papers

NAKHE invites new professionals employed for 5 or fewer years and currently working at an institution of higher education to participate in a special program during the January 5-8, 2025 Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 2025 NAKHE conference marks the 25th year in which the Executive Board of NAKHE has approved an open paper competition to encourage the development of innovative ideas and discussions from the newest members of our profession.

The Hally Beth Poindexter Young Scholar, Open Paper Competition winner, 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 $250 monetary prize and a free NAKHE membership for the upcoming year.

The deadline for nominations & applications is August 1, 2024.

Please submit your nomination as soon as possible so that your nominee will have plenty of time to submit their application!

Inquiries concerning the Young Scholar Award should be sent to Joe Deutcsh, Awards Chair, at joe.deutsch@ndsu.edu.

Submit Your Paper Here


NAKHE Fellows

Nominations for NAKHE Fellows are now open. All NAKHE members can nominate their NAKHE colleagues for this prestigious designation. NAKHE Fellows are acknowledged leaders in the field of kinesiology. Questions concerning Fellows nominations should be sent to Tara Tietjen-Smith, Fellow #49, at tietjensmitht@nsula.edu.

The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2024.