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COSMA Hall of Fame

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)
Master Inclusion Leader Award (strong focus on DEI)
Star Suggestor Award (YOU pick the category/person to be recognized)

2026 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

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ENVELOPE STRETCHER
Dr. Joshua Greer
Cumberland University
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TASK MASTER
Dr. Rennae Williams Stowe
Winston-Salem State University
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BIZ CONNECTOR
Dr. Isabell Mills
University of Indianapolis
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STAR SUGGESTOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO COSMA
Dr. Alyssa Czarnecki
Endicott College
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Colleen Colles
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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BIZ CONNECTOR
Dr. James Reese
American Public University System

2025 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Ray Schneider
Bowling Green State University
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Robert Baker
George Mason University
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Joel Cormier
Eastern Kentucky University

2024 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

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STAR SUGGESTOR CURRICULUM SPECIALIST
Dr. Susan Foster
Sport Business Consulting
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Paul M. Pedersen
Indiana University, Bloomington
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TASK MASTER
Dr. Ashley Ryder
Flagler College
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Jillian McNiff Villemaire
Flagler College

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MASTER INCLUSION LEADER
Dr. Simon Pack
St. John's University
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Robert Lyons, Jr.
North Carolina A& T University

2023 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductee

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MASTER INCLUSION LEADER
Dr. Ellen Staurowsky
Ithaca College

2022 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Andro Barnett
Shepherd University
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Robert Case
Old Dominion University
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PEER BESTER
Nele Graner
Ohio University
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STAR SUGGESTOR
​ULTIMATE UTILITY MAN

Dr. David Walsh
University of Houston
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MASTER INCLUSION LEADER
Ms. Christina Wright
Ohio University

2021 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

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RISING PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Daniel G. Kelly II
New York University
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DISTINGUISHED ADMINISTRATOR
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Dr. Damon Andrew
Florida State University
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Christina L.L. Martin
Troy University
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BIZ CONNECTOR
University of North Florida
Sport Management Program
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TASK MASTER
Dr. Jennifer Kane
University of North Florida
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Steven Rader
Shawnee State University
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Robin Hardin
University of Tennessee
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BIZ CONNECTOR
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Jim Kahler
Ohio University

2020 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Brenda Pitts
Georgia State University (retired)
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MASTER PROFESSOR
Dr. Carrie Taylor
Midwestern State University
(For the Design Worksite Wellness Program)
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BIZ CONNECTOR
Dr. Tim Liptrap
Nichols College
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BIZ CONNECTOR
Dr. Leslie Bauknight Nixon
Miami Dolphins
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ENVELOPE STRETCHER
Dr. Mark Vermillion
Wichita State University
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GOLD STANDARD
Heather Alderman
COSMA Executive Director
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LEGACY
Dr. Frederick Garman
Kutztown University (retired)
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RISING PROFESSIONAL
Dr. Nalani Butler
Kennesaw State University

2019 COSMA Hall of Fame Inductees

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MASTER PROFESSOR
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Dr. Darlene Kluka
Barry University (retired)
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MASTER PROFESSOR
​Dr. E. Newton Jackson
University of North Florida
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MASTER PROFESSOR
​Dr. Yongjae Kim
Kutztown University
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MASTER PROFESSOR
​Dr. Robertha Abney
Slippery Rock University
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COMMITTED SERVICE
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Dr. Clay Stoldt
Wichita State University
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TASK MASTER
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Dr. Anne DiMartini
Flagler College
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BIZ CONNECTOR
Northeastern University
Master of Sports Leadership Program
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PEER BESTER
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Dr. Brittany Jacobs
Nichols College


  • 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.

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

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


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