2025-26 ADOY Nomination Form

The AD of the Year Award program was created to honor intercollegiate directors of athletics for their commitment and administrative excellence within a campus and/or college community environment over the course of the last year. The award spans seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division I-AAA, II, III, NAIA/Other Four-Year Institutions, and Junior/Community Colleges) and annually recognizes 28 athletics directors (four from each division). Winners will be recognized in conjunction with NACDA's 61st Annual Convention, June 7-10 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.

All directors of athletics, provided they meet the identified criteria, are eligible.

In order to be considered, the following items MUST be submitted:

Nomination form
Updated one-page biography of the nominated athletics director
At least one letter of support outlining why the athletics director deserves this award

The deadline for all nominations is Tuesday, January 20.

Please note, the required biography and letter(s) will need to be attached to fields in this form in order to successfully submit the nomination. Accomplishments highlighted in the nomination should have taken place during the 2025 calendar year.

Nominee Information

Nominee Name:*

First NameLast Name

Nominee Institution:*

Nominee Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Nominee Email Address:*

example@example.com

Nominee Phone Number:*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Number of years as AD at current institution:*

Please round to the nearest whole year

Number of years an AD overall:*

Please round to the nearest whole year

Athletics Division:*

Assistant's Name:*

First NameLast Name

Assistant's Email Address:*

example@example.com

Conference Information

Primary athletics conference information for the nominee's current institution.

Conference Name:*

Commissioner:*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number:*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Commissioner Email Address:*

example@example.com

Media Relations Information

Information for the primary media relations/sports information contact at the nominee's current institution.

Name:*

First NameLast Name

Title: *

Phone Number:*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email Address:*

example@example.com

Institutional President/Chancellor Information

Contact information for the President/Chancellor at the nominee's current institution. If the nominee is selected, notice will be sent to this individual.

Name:*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name

Title (President/Chancellor):*

Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Nominator Information

Information for the individual submitting the nomination. This individual will be contacted regarding the status of the nomination a few weeks following the submission deadline.

Nominator Name:*

First NameLast Name

Nominator Title:*

Nominator Institution/Affiliation:*

Nominator Phone Number:*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Nominator Email Address:*

example@example.com

Support Information

Please attach an updated biography for the nominee:*

Please attach at least one letter of support for the nominee (please note, you may attach up to five letters via this field):*

Please note, the following fields are not required to successfully submit the nomination, but offer an opportunity to further support the nominee's candidacy beyond the information outlined within the required attachments.

Please list the nominee's current roles and/or involvement in regional and/or national leadership or service (i.e. committee service, association leadership, etc.). Please list organization/committee name and role held.

Please explain specific examples in which the nominee guided the athletics department to growth and/or success throughout the course of the past calendar year. Examples may include but are not limited to: student-athlete success, both on and off the field of play; department benchmarks, including fundraising, sponsorships, brand growth/enhancement; staff recognition & leadership; newly implemented programs & initiatives, both internal & external; and facility projects.

Please describe the unique ways in which the nominee inspires and has a positive impact on the department staff, student-athletes and the campus community.

In your opinion, what does this individual consciously do on a day-to-day basis that differentiates them from other leaders in the industry?

By initialing the box below, I attest that I fully support the nomination of the aforementioned individual and stand ready to answer any questions associated with his/her candidacy for this prestigious honor.*

2025-26 NOMINATION FORM