Dr. Natasha Brison, Associate Professor at Texas A&M University’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, has received one of the Sports Marketing Association’s most prestigious awards – The Lough Award. The award given to Dr. Brison, who is President-Elect of the Sport and Recreation Law Association, was created in honor of Dr. Nancy Lough of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who has “dedicated her career to advocating for underrepresented groups in sport marketing through research, teaching, and mentorship. As such, the purpose of the Lough Award is to recognize an educator and scholar of sport marketing who not only promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, but also publishes research in these areas or on underrepresented groups in sport.” This award is given to honor “an academician who makes exceptional contributions through one or more of the following areas:
- Established record of research related to underrepresented groups in sport or topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in sport marketing.
- Teaching or service-related activity that demonstrates a passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of sport marketing.”
To qualify for the award, faculty must be “academic members of SMA are eligible to be nominated for the Lough Award. Nominees must have been members of the SMA for a minimum of five (5) years.”
Conference Carolinas and Spry have collaborated to form a unique three-year partnership.
Spry will serve as the official partner for compliance services/NIL mission control for Conference Carolinas and its member institutions for the next three academic years (2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26).”As CEO of Spry, I am thrilled to announce our groundbreaking partnership with Conference Carolinas,” Lyle Adams said. “Together, we are embarking on a journey that will revolutionize how athletic departments and conferences operate together. This partnership solidifies Spry’s commitment to supporting all athletic departments. By combining Spry’s innovative software with the conference’s dedication to excellence, we will empower athletic programs across the region to achieve their full potential. We are excited to work hand-in-hand with the conference office to enhance the overall experience for student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Together, we will shape the future of intercollegiate athletics and pave the way for a new era of excellence.” Conference Carolinas Commissioner Chris Colvin praised the deal. “It became apparent very early in our conversations with Spry that this was a product and service that could truly help our member institutions fulfill their missions,” Colvin said.
