COSMA Hall of Fame

Nominations are closed for the 2021/22 cycle.

• Enjoy the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on February 3 at the reception/dinner at #COSMA2022 in Houston.
• 2021 inductees get a FREE ticket to the pre-conference basketball game: Rockets v. Cavaliers (2/2/22, 7pm, Wednesday)​

Biz Connectors Award (partnerships with sport industry)
Envelope Stretcher Award (innovators)
Peer Bester Award (outstanding student)
Master Professor Award (outstanding faculty)
Task Master Award (gets things done in advance/on time)
Star Suggestor Award (YOU pick the category/person to be recognized)

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2021 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

RISING PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Daniel G. Kelly II
New York University

DISTINGUISHED ADMINISTRATOR
​Dr. Damon Andrew
Florida State University

MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Christina L.L. Martin
Troy University

BIZ CONNECTOR
University of North Florida
Sport Management Program

TASK MASTER
Dr. Jennifer Kane
University of North Florida

MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Steven Rader
Shawnee State University

MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Robin Hardin
University of Tennessee

BIZ CONNECTOR
​Jim Kahler
Ohio University

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2020 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Brenda Pitts
Georgia State University (retired)

MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Carrie Taylor
Midwestern State University
(For the Design Worksite Wellness Program)

BIZ CONNECTOR
Dr. Tim Liptrap
Nichols College

BIZ CONNECTOR
Dr. Leslie Bauknight Nixon
Miami Dolphins

ENVELOPE STRETCHER
Dr. Mark Vermillion
Wichita State University

GOLD STANDARD
Heather Alderman
COSMA Executive Director

LEGACY
Dr. Frederick Garman
Kutztown University (retired)

RISING PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Nalani Butler
Kennesaw State University

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2019 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

MASTER PROFESSOR
​Dr. Darlene Kluka
Barry University (retired)

MASTER PROFESSOR
​Dr. E. Newton Jackson
University of North Florida

MASTER PROFESSOR
​Dr. Yongjae Kim
Kutztown University

MASTER PROFESSOR
​Dr. Robertha Abney
Slippery Rock University

COMMITTED SERVICE
​Dr. Clay Stoldt
Wichita State University

TASK MASTER
​Dr. Anne DiMartini
Flagler College

BIZ CONNECTOR
Northeastern University
Master of Sports Leadership Program

PEER BESTER
​Dr. Brittany Jacobs
Nichols College

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• 2019 Hall of Fame Ceremony
• 2020 Hall of Fame Ceremony
• 2021 Hall of Fame Ceremony

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The 2019 COSMA Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place during the 2019 COSMA Conference in Atlanta, GA on February 8, 2019.

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The 2020 COSMA Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place during the 2020 COSMA Conference in Baton Rouge, LA on February 14, 2020.

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The 2021 COSMA Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place during the 2021 COSMA Conference on February 12, 2021.

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