[KWU] Hermann selected as one of 2018-19 Under Armour NACDA Athletics Directors of the Year

CLEVELAND (March 6, 2019) – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 28 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY) today. The award spans seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division I-AAA, II, III, NAIA/Other Four-Year Institutions and Junior College/Community Colleges). Winners will receive their awards during the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, June 11 at NACDA's 54th Annual Convention at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Kansas Wesleyan's Mike Hermann was selected as one of the four winners in the NAIA division, along with Kiki Barnes from Dillard (La.), Mike McCaffrey from Saint Francis (Ind.) and Darin Wilson from Georgia Gwinnett. 

The ADOY Award highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, campuses and their surrounding communities.

"The athletics directors who have been recognized as part of the Athletics Director of the Year Program continue to raise the bar as thought leaders and decision makers in college athletics," said Bob Vecchione, NACDA Chief Executive Officer. "In 2019, we are proud to honor the highest number of female athletics directors with this award in a given year — nine — since the ADOY program was initiated 21 years ago! This is a true testament to the positive changes happening across the landscape of college athletics."

Winners of the 2018-19 Under Armour AD of the Year Awards are: