UNCW's Bass Wins NACDA Athletic Director of Year Award 3/15/2022 2:20:00 PM Joe Browning WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Tenth-year UNCW Director of Athletics Jimmy Bass has been named one of the winners of the Cushman & Wakefield AD of the Year Award by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). The professional organization of more than 22,000 college athletics administrators recognizes athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, campuses and their surrounding communities. Bass recognized for his work in the I-AAA Division. "As the intercollegiate athletics enterprise continues to evolve and institutions and their departments journey bravely into uncharted waters, we have a new wave of leaders who have answered the call," said Bob Vecchione, NACDA Chief Executive Officer. "This year, 22 of our 28 Athletics Director of the Year honorees are being recognized with the award for the first time in their careers. Additionally, in the year that we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, we are proud that all four ADOY winners at the Division III level are women. Thank you to our new title sponsor Cushman & Wakefield, for helping the NACDA family applaud the efforts of these athletics directors across the country. We are looking forward to gathering together in person once again to celebrate their achievements during Convention this summer." NACDA will recognize 28 winners across seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division I-AAA, II, III, NAIA/Other Four-Year Institutions and Junior College/Community Colleges at the organization's 57th Annual NACDA & Affiliates Convention at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. All NACDA-member directors of athletics in the United States, Canada and Mexico who met the criteria were eligible for the award. Among the criteria were service as an AD for a minimum of five academic years; demonstration of commitment to higher education and student-athletes; continuous teamwork, loyalty and excellence; and the ability to inspire individuals or groups to high levels of accomplishments. 2021-22 Cushman & Wakefield NACDA Athletics Directors of the Year Football Bowl Subdivision Mike Bohn, University of Southern California Boo Corrigan, North Carolina State University John Currie, Wake Forest University Hunter Yurachek, University of Arkansas Football Championship Subdivision Brady Barke, Southeast Missouri State University Mike Marlow, Northern Arizona University Ashley Robinson, Jackson State University Edward Scott, Morgan State University Division I-AAA Jimmy Bass, UNCW Shaney Fink, Seattle University Mike Matoso, Saint Mary's College of California Roderick Perry, IUPUI Division II Joseph Clinton, Dominican College (NY) Clyde Doughty, Bowie State University Amdrew Gavin, University of Wisconsin Parkside Bren Stevens, University of Charleston (WV) Division III Stevie Baker-Watson, DePauw University Amanda DMartino, The College of New Jersey Marybeth Lamb, Bridgewater State University Lori Runksmeier, Eastern Connecticut State University NAIA Chad Briscoe, Grace College Bill Popp, Reinhardt University DJ Pulley, William Carey University Kevin Steele Ottawa University (Ariz.) Junior/Community College Dan Blair, Northern Essex Community College Ryan Kno, Heartland Community College Collin Pregliasco, Cosumnes River College Mike Saddler, Colby Community College :