Anderson Honored with NACDA Golden Anniversary Award
6/16/2015 3:00:00 PM | Terrapin Athletics
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) presented University of Maryland director of athletics Kevin Anderson with a 2015 Golden Anniversary Award on Tuesday.
The Golden Anniversary Award is a unique award recognizing those individuals, companies and organizations that have had significant impact on NACDA over its first 50 years. Anderson received the award Tuesday at the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Luncheon, in conjunction with NACDA's 50th Anniversary Convention.
Anderson received the honor in regard to his work with the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation. He has been an integral proponent of the McLendon Foundation as both a Board member and NACDA President.
Under the direction of Mike Cleary, NACDA initiated the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation in 1998, which awards funding to minority individuals looking to pursue a career in athletics administration. The program was administered by the NACDA Foundation with the initial funding of the program coming from proceeds generated from both the Kickoff and Pigskin Classics. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $850,000 in postgraduate scholarships. In 2007, the McLendon Foundation initiated its inaugural Hall of Fame class, honoring minority administrators who have left their mark on athletics history. Anderson has been an integral proponent of the McLendon Foundation as both a Board member and NACDA President.
“I am truly humbled to receive this award on behalf of an organization that has opened the doors for so many young men and women to get involved with intercollegiate athletics,” Anderson said. “It is my goal to continue to serve and mentor our students in graduating and becoming leaders in their respective communities.”
In addition, Anderson, a past NACDA president, was joined by Peggy Davis, Virginia State Athletics Director, as the keynote speakers Monday at the MOAA Luncheon (Minority Opportunity Athletics Association.
