Florida State University College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Dean Damon Andrew recently received the 2024 Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award from the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). The award is among the most prestigious given by the leading sport management organization.
“I am honored to join the list of the many distinguished individuals who have received the Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award,” Andrew said. “So many past recipients of this award have mentored me along my academic journey, and I am so grateful to be recognized by an organization I so deeply cherish and respect.”
Dr. Jim Weese, former dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University, delivered introductory remarks during the ceremony on June 1 in Minneapolis, in which he cited Andrew’s prodigious scholarly publishing and administrative successes.
“Over the past 22 years, he has served our organization exceptionally well,” Weese said. “He got involved very early in his time with NASSM, serving on ad hoc committees, including the strategic planning committee, the research fellow selection committee, and the governance committee.” In total, Andrew served 10 years on the NASSM executive board, including his time as editor of the Sport Management Education Journal and his elected appointments as member-at large and president of NASSM.
The Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award recognizes a member of NASSM in good standing who has shown high distinction within the organization and at the recipient’s academic institution. Winners are chosen for their service to NASSM and professional contribution to fellow members and contribution to the field of sport management.
Damon Andrew serves as dean and professor of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at his alma mater, Florida State University.
With a history that traces back to 1905, the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is the oldest in Florida and includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Human Development and Family Science, Department of Health, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City).
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences serves over 4,500 students via 187 full-time faculty, 73 full-time staff and an operational budget of $80 million.