•  Iradge-Ahrabi-Fard, Women's Volleyball Coach of the Year, Missouri Valley Conference, 1999.

•  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard, National Division I Coach of the Year, American Volleyball Coaches Association, 1999-2000.

•  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard, Excellence in Education Award, American Volleyball Coaches Association, 1999-2000.

•  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard, Women's Volleyball Coach of the Year, Missouri Valley Conference, 2000.

•  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard, Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2001.

•  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard, Founder's Award, American Volleyball Coaches Association, 2002.

•  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard, University of Northern Iowa, Athletic Hall of Fame, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2002.

•  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard, American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, 2003.

• •  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard , State of Iowa Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, 2005.

• •  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard , State of Iowa Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, 2005.

• •  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard , Sally J. Frudden Ethic of Caring Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa 2005.  

• •  Iradge Ahrabi-Fard , Hall of Excellence Inductee, School of Health , Physical Education and Leisure Services 2005.

•  Tom Davis, R.J. McElroy Scholar Award, University of Northern Iowa, 2004.

•  Rodney Dieser , Research, Publishing, Writing or Speaking Award, Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association, 2005.

• •  Susan Doody, Recognition for Significant Contributions to the Advancement of Women in Higher Education, Way UP XVII Conference, 1999.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton, Charter Fellow, North American Society for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2000.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton, National Literary Award, National Recreation & Park Association, 2000.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton, Honor Award, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2001.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton, Innovative Teaching Award, Society of Park and Recreation Educators, 2001.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton, Biennial Distinguished Scholar Award, International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2002.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton, R. Tait McKenzie Award, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2003.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton, Charles K. Brightbill alumnus Award, University of Illinois, 2004.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton , Outstanding Faculty Professional Service Award, College of Education , University of Northern Iowa, 2005.

•  Christopher R. Edginton, Faculty Award for Excellence in Professional Service, College of Education , University of Northern Iowa, 2005.

• •  Christopher R. Edginton , Honorary Letterman Award, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Northern Iowa 2005.

•  Christopher R. Edginton, Distinguished Professor, Asia Pacific Centre for the Study of Leisure, Zhejiang ( China ) University, 2006.

•  Christopher R. Edginton, Faculty Award for Excellence in Professional Service, College of Education , University of Northern Iowa, 2005.

• •  Todd Evans , Outstanding Young Professional Award, Indiana State University, 2005.  

• •  Todd Evans, Outstanding Young Professional Award, Athletic Training Department at Indiana State University 2005.

• •  Patricia L. Geadelmann , Hall of Excellence Inductee, School of Health , Physical Education and Leisure Services 2005.

•  Nancy P. Hamilton, Trailblazer Award, California Interscholastic Federation, 1999.

•  Melanie A. Hart, Fellow, Research Consortium, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2001.

•  Glen F. Henry, University of Northern Iowa, Athletic Hall of Fame, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2002.

•  Larry D. Hensley, Visiting Professor , U.S. Military Academy , West Point, New York, 1999-2000.

• •  Larry D. Hensley, Charter Fellow, North American Society for Health, physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2000.

• •  Larry D. Hensley, Honor Award, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2000.

•  Larry D. Hensley, Scholar of the Year, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Central District, 2001.

•  Larry D. Hensley, Distinguished Visiting Scholar (Advisory Professor), Hong Kong Institute of Education, 2003

• •  Larry D. Hensley , Presidential Citation Award, Iowa Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2005.

• •  Larry D. Hensley , National Association of Sport and Physical Education Hall of Fame Inductee, 2005.

• •  Cynthia Herndon , Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, College of Education , University of Northern Iowa, 2005.

• •  Cynthia Herndon , Central District University Dance Teacher of the Year Award, 2004-2005.  

• •  Cynthia Herndon , Iowa Dance Educator of the Year Award, Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2005.

• •  Cynthia Herndon , National Dance Educator of the Year Award, AAHPERD, 2005.

• •  Cindy Herndon , Presidential Citation, National Dance Association.

•  Susan D. Hudson, Honor Award, American Association for Leisure and Recreation, 2000.

•  Susan D. Hudson, Millennium Lecture Award, University of Northern Iowa , Cedar Falls, Iowa , 2000.

• • Susan D. Hudson, Excellence in Scholarship Faculty Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2001.

• • Susan D. Hudson, Honor Award, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2003.

• •  Susan D. Hudson, Excellence in Service Faculty Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2003.

• •  Susan D. Hudson, Honor Award, AAHPERD, 2004.

• •  Susan D. Hudson , Special Recognition Award, AALF Facilities and Equipment Council, 2005.

• •  Susan D. Hudson, National Program for Playground Safety, Friends of Recreation Award, American Association of Leisure and Recreation, 2005.

•  Sue A Joslyn, Award for Faculty Excellence, Board of Regents, State of Iowa, 2000.

•  Sue A Joslyn, Fellowship, Board of Regents, State of Iowa, 2000.

•  Sue A Joslyn, Commander's Award for Public Service, US Department of the Army, 2001.

•  Sue A. Joslyn, Distinguished Scholar Award, UNI Graduate College, 2003.

•  Sue A. Joslyn, Research Award, American Urological Association, 2003.

•  Sue A. Joslyn, Amber Reed Socioeconomics Prize, American Urologic Association, 2004.

•  Jason Lau, Future Scholars Award, Academy of Leisure Sciences/Society of Park and Recreation Educators, 2000-2001.

•  Mick Mack, Grace Ann Hovet Student Leadership Award, Student Organization Advisor of the Year, 2003.

• •  Linda Miller , Seasons of the Child Award, Family and Children's Council of Black Hawk County, Waterloo, IA 2005.

•  Clementine Mukeshimana, Human Rights Award, Amnesty International, 2001.

• •  Michelle Ozman , Certificate of Recognition, Celebration of Dance in America, United Dance Merchants of America, 2005.

• •  Karen Peterson , Panther First Award, University of Northern Iowa, 2005.

•  Carol L Phillips, Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2003.

• •  Carol L. Phillips, Pathfinder Award, State of Iowa (National Association of Girls and Women's Sports) 2006.

• •  Brian Ragan , University of Illinois Robert Sprague Research Award, 2004.

• •  Kathleen G. Scholl , Panther First Award, University of Northern Iowa, 2005.

• •  Kathleen G. Scholl , Community Service Award. Black Hawk County Conservation Board, 2005.

•  Donna J Thompson, Outstanding Achievement Award, American Association for Leisure and Recreation, 2000.

•  Donna J Thompson, Honor Award, American Association for Leisure and Recreation, 2001.

• •  Donna J Thompson, Excellence in Scholarship Faculty Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2001.

• •  Donna J. Thompson, Honor Award, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2003.

• •  Donna J. Thompson, Excellence in Service Faculty Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2003.

• •  Donna J. Thompson, Honor Award, AAHPERD, 2004.

• •  Donna J. Thompson , National Program for Playground Safety, Friends of Recreation Award, American Association of Leisure and Recreation, 2005.

•  Donna J. Thompson , Lifetime Achievement Award, Western Washington State University 2005.

•  Betty van der Smissen, Outstanding Achievement Award, American Association for Leisure and Recreation, 2004.

•  Stacy Van Gorp, Young Leader Award, Iowa American Association of University Women, 2000.

•  Stacy Van Gorp, Distinguished Service Award, Iowa State Association of Community Action Agencies, 2003.

• •  Stacy Van Gorp, Governor's Volunteer Award, State of Iowa, 2006.

• •  Windee Weiss, Outstanding Teacher Award, University Book and Supply 2006.

•  Richard ¡§Biff¡¨ Williams, Outstanding Teacher Award, University Book and Supply, Cedar Falls, Iowa , 2001.

•  Richard ¡§Biff¡¨ Williams, Young Professional Alumni Award, Indiana State University , 2003.

•  Richard ¡§Biff¡¨ Williams, Excellence in Service Award, College of Education, 2004.

•  Joe Wilson, Above and Beyond, Service Recognition Award, State of Iowa, 2003.

•  Michele K Yehieli, Champions of Diversity Award, Working Mothers Magazine, 2001.

• •  Michele K Yehieli, Excellence in Service Faculty Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2001.

• •  Michele K. Yehieli, Faculty Volunteer Award, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 2003.

• •  Michele K. Yehieli, Matt Parrott Award for Integrity and Ethics in Leadership, 2003.

• •  Michele K. Yehieli, Ross A. Nielsen Professional Service Award, 2004.

• •  Michele Yehieli , State of Iowa Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, 2005.

• •  Michele Yehieli , Richard Remington Award, Iowa Public Health Association, 2005.

• •  Michelle Yehieli , Faculty Excellence Award, Iowa Board of Regents, 2005.

• •  Michelle Yehieli , MAC ADDY Silver Award, Outstanding Public Relations Campaign, Project EXPORT, 2005.

• •  Michele Yehieli , Veridian Award for Outstanding Faculty Engagement in community-Campus Partnerships. University of Northern Iowa , 2006.

• •  Catherine L Zeman, Fullbright Scholar Award , U. S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, 2003.

• •  Catherine L Zeman, Outstanding Teacher Award, University Book and Supply, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 2003.

•  Catherine L Zeman, Outstanding Graduate Faculty Teaching Award, University of Northern Iowa , 2003.

• •  Catherine L. Zeman , Recycler of the Year, Iowa Recycling Association, 2004-2005.

•  Catherine L. Zeman , Fulbright Scholar Award, 2005.

•  Wellness/Recreation Center, Facility of Merit Award, Athletic Business, 1999.

•  Wellness/Recreation Center, Sport Facility of the Year Award, National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, 2000.

•  School of Health , Physical Education and Leisure Services, Founding Member, Coimbra Network of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, 2000.