Deadline:
July 15, 2025

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NASSM - Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award

Organization: North American Society for Sport Management

The Zeigler Award is the most prestigious NASSM award and may only be bestowed on an individual once over the course of his/her career.The nominee shall meet the following qualifications. 1. Must be a NASSM member in good standing that has not previously received the Award. 2. Must have a minimum of ten years of service as a teacher, supervisor, administrator, or combination of the above. 3. Must have made significant contributions to the field in terms of scholarship, research; leadership; and peer recognition of his/her contributions. 4. Must reflect those qualities demonstrated by Dr. Zeigler in the areas of student growth and development; leadership; service, scholarship and collegiality. 5. Must have made a significant contribution to NASSM.

Award Recipients

  • Damon Patrick Sermons Andrew, 2024
  • Jeffrey D James, 2017