The American Kinesiology Association recognizes outstanding administrative and leadership performance of an individual from an AKA member institution who contributes to the advancement of kinesiology.
AKA Jerry R. Thomas Distinguished Leadership Award
An award will be considered for each level of institutional membership:
- Doctoral degree granting departments;
- Master’s degree granting departments;
- Undergraduate degree granting departments; and
- Associate degree granting departments.
Awards at any level are given only when an eligible nominee clearly meets the stated criteria and no more than one award is presented for each level per year.
Eligibility
Individuals who have served at least 3 years in significant leadership roles in the field of kinesiology, at an AKA-Member Institution, and to the AKA are eligible for this award.
Criteria
The selection committee will consider many criteria to determine the winners, such as:
- Advanced successful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Built innovative curricula to strengthen the undergraduate core of kinesiology
- Expanded faculty and student research productivity focused on physical activity
- Established partnerships and outreach activities
- Achieved success in obtaining new or renovated facilities for teaching and research
- Inspired others to achieve at a high level
- Made significant changes that enhanced the effectiveness and efficiencies of programs and services
Requirements
- Letter of nomination (The letter of nomination written by nominator should be limited to maximum of 1,000 words)
- Curriculum Vita
Note: Above listed nomination materials should be submitted as pdf files labeled with the nominee’s name (last name, first name, Institution).
Deadline for Receipt of Nomination Materials is 5:00 pm CT on October 1, 2024.
