Florida State University’s Damon Andrew has received the most prestigious award given by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM).
Andrew, an expert in the field of sport management who serves as dean of the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, was named the recipient of the 2024 Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award by NASSM. The award is bestowed upon an individual who has made significant contributions to sport management through scholarship, research and leadership.
As part of the award, Andrew will deliver a special lecture at the NASSM annual conference, which will then be published in the Journal of Sport Management. The award will be formally presented at a ceremony in May.
“I am truly honored to receive the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award from NASSM,” Andrew said. “Looking at the list of previous recipients, it is humbling to see my name beside giants in the field of sport management. This achievement inspires me to continue making an impact in sport management and higher education.”
NASSM was founded in 1985 with the mission to promote, encourage and stimulate the study, research, scholarship and professional development of sport management professionals. A member of NASSM may only win the Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award once during their career, and it is considered a great honor to be selected.
Some of Andrew’s notable achievements include publishing a research methods and design textbook; receiving 31 funded grants and contracts totaling more than $2.5 million; and authoring more than 200 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, proceedings and book chapters. Andrew previously received the Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award from NASSM.
As dean of Anne’s College since 2018, Andrew has led the college to new heights, including the creation of new academic programs, faculty lines and funding opportunities. These achievements culminated in the college being named the best of its kind in Florida by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.
For more information on Anne’s College, visit annescollege.fsu.edu.