NIAAA State Award of Merit

Bruce D. Whitehead Distinguished Service Award

The Bruce D. Whitehead DSA is presented annually to individuals from within the NIAAA memberships in recognition of their length of service, special accomplishments, and contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local, state, and national levels.

NFHS Citation

NFHS Citations are awarded to individuals whose contributions have impacted high school activity programs through their association with one of the following groups of professionals:  State associations and NFHS staff, athletic directors, coaches, officials, music adjudicators and directors, and speech, debate, and theatre directors.

NIAAA Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award

This award is presented to an NIAAA member who has contributed to the vision of professional development through such areas as instruction, writing, presenting, and service.  The recipient has made significant contributions in these areas and demonstrated excellence at the local, state, and national levels.  

NIAAA Hall of Fame

The NIAAA Hall of Fame was created to honor retired Athletic Administrators who had exemplary careers in athletic administration both prior to as well as after the formation of the NIAAA.