June 20, 2008

(Columbia, MD) – Howard Community College (HCC) Athletic Director Diane Schumacher has been named “Athletic Director of the Year” by The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).  Schumacher is one of 30 athletic directors across four geographic regions to be named for this year’s award.  For more information, visit http://nacda.cstv.com/.

All NACDA-member directors of athletics in the United States, Canada and Mexico who met the criteria were eligible for the award. Among the criteria were service as an AD for a minimum of five academic years; demonstration of commitment to higher education and student-athletes; continuous teamwork, loyalty and excellence; and the ability to inspire individuals or groups to high levels of accomplishments.