By Staff
Michigan's professional organization of school athletic directors, the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) has selected four special service award winners – including the statewide athletic director of the year – as well as 14 regional athletic directors of the year.
All of the award winners will be recognized in Traverse City on March 19 at the annual MIAAA Mid-Winter Conference in which over 500 athletic directors participate.
The 18 winners, as well as links to press releases listing detailed bio information for each winner, are listed below.
The MIAAA is a 46-year-old association with nearly 700 members serving as athletic administrators in numerous high schools and junior high/middle schools in Michigan. As partners with the Michigan High School Athletic Association, the MIAAA works to promote the educational value of interscholastic athletics and the role and profession of athletic director.
Athletic Director of the Year – Karen Leinaar, Benzie Central
Jack Johnson Distinguished Service Award – Jean Bell, Midland Dow
George Lovich Award of Merit – Fred Smith, Comstock
Special Recognition Award – Dr. Carol Hulett, Mt. Clemens
Regional Athletic Directors of the Year:
Region 1 – Tim Hall, Sault Area
Region 2 – Jim Kanine, Charlevoix
Region 3 – Tim Genson, Mason County Central
Region 4 – Bruce Foster, Wyoming Kelloggsville
Region 5 – Don Knight, Otsego
Region 6 – Wes Gall, Manchester
Region 7 – Ron Beegle, Charlotte
Region 8 – Mike Thayer, Merrill
Region 9 – Lorri Glidden, Marlette
Region 10 – Jan Sander, Warren Woods-Tower
Region 11 – Curt Ellis, Novi
Region 12 – Bob Droop, Garden City
Region 13 – Pete Donaldson, Royal Oak Shrine
Region 14 – Terri Clock, Muskegon Bunker Middle School